I Bought The Cheapest Skidsteer Jackhammer Attachment I Could Find!!- Agrotk 680

I Bought The Cheapest Skidsteer Jackhammer Attachment I Could Find!!- Agrotk 680
I found this cheap jackhammer attachment and soon found out why it was so cheap! Follow along as I show you how to assemble it, how to charge it with nitrogen, fix the hydraulic hoses, and see if it even works!!

[@johndudleywillis9003]

I want to thank you for several things on this video. Your positive attitude throughout. Your articulate discussions. Your clarity. Your step by step method. Your completely absence of silly and stupid comments when "things did not go well." Completely enjoyable. Patient. Informative. Educational. Saved me a lot, as I consider buying this same unit....

[@linctexpilot8337]

Thank you so much! I bought one of these at online auction in North Fort Worth - I’ve been slowly figuring it out on my own, but your video makes it so much more helpful!

[@jrou111]

Man thank you for putting this video together! I picked up one of these from auction last week and haven't messed with it. Now I know what to look forward to. I do have a good hydraulics shop nearby, so hopefully they can put together a new hose for the nitrogen tank vs having to use the old valve like you did. BTW, on the aux hydraulic ports in one way flow your "in" port should be the female flat face coupler, and the "return" should be the male flat face coupler (which makes sense considering the case drain port is also a male flat face just 3/8" vs 1/2").

[@Duxandbux85]

You don’t run them at idol. You have to throttle up so your hydro locks pressure flow is efficient

[@chargermopar]

Glad you figured it out. They can be useful, I have looked for one for a while but never found a deal. Around here auctions are obsolete, people pay way too much .

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Me too! We keep finding rocks we want to hammer 🤣 Our local Spring auction is like that- people usually overpay.

[@chargermopar]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm I hope you can keep it working, That has to be an easier way to deal with rocks!

[@Jason1Pa]

That'd a pretty cool jack hammer. I'm sure you were so happy after it finally got up and going. Never easy!!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I sure was! I started to wonder if I was ever going to get it going... 🤦‍♂️

[@ashleyswearingen2120]

It does what you want and it isn’t going to be used every day. Should work for you a long time thanks for showing us

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I hope to at least get a few years out of it. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

[@jankotze1959]

This was a action packed video Chris, very interesting indeed, hope it keeps on working for you, it will be very handy with your construction business.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Thank you Jan 🙂 I hope it keeps working for at least a few years with all the work it took to get it working!

[@nathaniellyon4855]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm. Mine came with hoses, but not the hydraulic couplers. :( Do you what thread type these hoses are?

[@agrotkindustrial]

We will replace nitrogen cylinders and valves with American standards in February of this year. The problem will be solved by then. We're sorry for the trouble

[@benoah21]

I bought a 750? post pounder have been all over the place trying to get tank filled and they all laugh that it seems to be an oxygen valve in tank and refuse to fill because no labels on tank. I woulds not advise anyone to buy these. No manuals on how to assemb;lle or use.

[@WW-lm5ji]

Send me the replacement if you upgrade the fittings, I have a 680

[@samuelgraber6921]

I'm in the same boat right now. Bought one for $1100 at an auction. I got it filled with nitrogen tonight and realized the hose are too short. Good thing about it is I paid half of what they retail for and and would of had to put the money into it anyways. Thanks for sharing your experience. I now know the problem is the Chinese equipment not me lol

[@so-dan-bought-some-land]

Thank you for doing this vidieo. I was at a RB auction a few weeks ago and almost put a bid on it looks like the very same model.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Always fun trying to get off brand💩 to work.. Looks like it kinda works... Flow direction and volume can be very important... If you have enough lift, you can use it for pounding fence posts too, just need a flat hammer. Should work out alright, especially for the price!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Definitely get what you pay for 🤦‍♂️ It's working pretty good now though. The company that makes this actually does make post pounders too. I imagine it's the same unit, but has a mushroom head on it. Thanks Ed!!

[@hemibreath]

Hello I’m in BC Canada, I got one from the Auction, the hoses were to short and the fittings are “strange” 1/2” npt straight thread ! The flange “yellow parts” did not meet the mounting plate worth sh*t ! Bolts were previously installed, Received the wrong tool kit, no regular thingy! (Kit was for small engine). Ordered regulator/filler from Amazon ! Hammer had gas in it already. Bottle was MT. Haven’t gone down the “odd fittings” problem yet, for the Nitrogen. The actual Hammer works great! Broke about 12 yards of rock (not concrete) so far with no problems except a small leak on the “in” fitting ! I’m Happy so far 👍 FIY Hooked to a 743 Bobcat

[@Morencyandsons]

Any link on what you end up using ?

[@plainandsimple1]

I'm glad to see you got it going. Looks like it was a bit of a pain. I'd been eyeballing the larger 750 unit, but ended up getting an indeco hp750 off auction for 1700$, which is an absolute steal, because as you said these breaker units are insanely pricey. Still, it's good to know that these work well, and the issues surrounding them. I've also been eyeballing the forestry mulcher made by agrotk. If you do one of those reviews let me know! Lol

[@michaelendries3151]

I bought a fitting for each tank and transferred the gas in the China one. And used a 1/4 “ brass connector to join them together

[@carlsnieders7237]

i got same one from ritchie bros auction, the hoses fit on same machine case sv185, the hammer starts and stops of its own accord, not used it for work yet, will report back when i do, Australia.

[@VintageFarm1086]

Hopefully it keeps working for you. Thanks for sharing

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I hope so! Thank you Monty 🙂

[@Telegon80]

if you bought one and you’re here for information, the hoses need to be extended 2-3 feet and you have to fill the bottle with nitrogen and the hammer to 225-250psi

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

Well dang Mr Chris, that finally worked out for ya!! I bet there were a few times you regretted your choices ...but in the end, you won!! Wow, that is a very small fraction of other name brands!! Those fittings can be a bear, ran into something similar one time!! You will LOVE it on your excuse if you make that plate!! Use ours everyday 😉😁 Very well out together video my friend, and enjoyed every min of it!! Can't wait to see what's next!!! 😁😁😁👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I was definitely wondering if I made the wrong choice and if I would be taking this to the next auction to sell... If I can get a few years out of it, it will definitely have been worth the hassle. Absolutely want to make a plate to put it on the mini. Thank you sir for your continued support 🙂

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm 😁😁👍👍👍

[@TheGrumpyFarmer]

Did you do a Nelson and do a Pennie’s on the dollar 😂😂

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

@@TheGrumpyFarmer 🤦🤦🤣🤣🤣 Ole pennies on the dollar always comes through🤦🤦🤣🤣🤣

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

@@TheGrumpyFarmer I tried and it really didn't work out- I have more to learn about the pennies on the dollar system 🤣🤣🤣

[@grahamscott4594]

Please add this to your link and video to help everyone who has bought the post pounder or hammer. Step 1 Throw the nitrogen bottle provided with the unit away. It is an unmarked bottle with an oxygen fitting. Safe to say not too many gas suppliers are not going to fill it. Step 2 Order or go to your local weld supply shop and order a Western Enterprises fitting # 415 it's actual part name is Adaptor CGA-580-540 while you are there rent or buy a filled Nitrogen bottle. Step 3 You now are ready to use all the parts provided with the unit. Took me a bit to figure out the parts but when done it works good. I have picture just not sure I can ad them on here. It's about a $25 fitting but hope this saves everyone some headaches. Have a good day

[@GeigerFarm]

More than I have in the baler😉😳😳. Hopefully it’s working now 👍🏻

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

You got a good deal on that baler! It seems to be holding up well so far 🤞 Thnk you sir 🙂

[@simonbett749]

Hi, I have the similar New Holland machine with proportional valve toggle switch. My switch has a diagram to the right it looks like a female coupler(on machine) and the left a male diagram. Does that not indicate which side is being pressured, ie push the toggle to the right the female coupler is providing flow and male return ? Which coupler did you end up hooking the in port to ? Using right direction still to operate ? Thanks

[@agrotk-industrial]

thank you for your support

[@benoah21]

Been trying ti reach you to get adapter for mine, no response

[@brandonwoodward4756]

Bought this same one but having trouble finding the adapter for the tank. Can you please give the part number or the contact info for the place that you were able to get one. Thank you.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I'm sorry I don't have any part numbers. I just took the parts I had in and they were able to find a way to adapt it.

[@703am]

doesn't seem to be all that bad. If anything, you got some angle iron from the crate to use around the farm.😀

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Seems like it will be a decent unit. Definitely will find a use for that angle iron! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Mr.frag-out]

Cheap Chinese steel

[@Remington-ej9ot]

I bought the same one at a auction and mine wouldn’t hammer. Took it all apart and the valve was sticking slightly. Put it all back together and still won’t work. I put as much hydraulic flow that my machine could handle and then it started to work. Seems like it needs more flow to keep it running reliably.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Glad you got it working at least 🙂

[@benoah21]

CAN YOU POST WHAT THE ACTUAL OLD TANK NEEDED TO ADAPT TO NEW TANK? IS IT CO2 THREADS ON CHINESE TANK? TRYING TO GET MINE TO WORKB BUT UNABLE TO ADAPT BY WLEDING SHOP OR HYDRAULIC SHOP

[@Fonz19]

great video . I was actually bidding on that same item im still up in the air about it but for the price may be worth it. even at 1500 does it matter if you have High Flow or not?

[@MrSuperchargeron]

Can you post a link on where you bought it? Thank you!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I bought it at a local auction. They may be available online somewhere though 🙂

[@jotoole6170]

I just bought one of these from steffes auction group in Minnesota i was just wondering were you got the adapter for your charging regulator my welding supply company didn't have a clue

[@ryanh1623]

Help! What union fitting puts them ??? Part number please!

[@hollandduck79]

hello from the Netherlands . on your skid steer loader there are three couplings next to each other that is 1st flow - return - 2nd flow isn't it? . shouldn't the "out" of the hammer just be on the return of the machine? . At least that's how it works with excavators here . and so you can not put flow pressure on the wrong side of the hammer because "IN" = flow and "out" = return then thanks for the video . Sincerely Hollandduck

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

That is some great info. You may be correct- I will have to do some research on it. Thanks!!

[@hollandduck79]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm you're welcome

[@user-bi5uk1bm6i]

At 26:20, Teflon tape works wonders.

[@WhiteKnightRider]

Do you have a zero pressure return line hooked up on this machine to run breaker? Or just using the factory hydraulics?

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Just factory hydraulics. The hammer only came with the two hoses- no case drain.

[@Morencyandsons]

How's the hammer a year in ?

[@user-yf7hm8eq3m]

Can you tell us the fitting you used and where to buy it please?

[@1979kw]

I have been trying to snag one of these from barnone

[@robertd6925]

So how has it held up?

[@onehappyfarmer3461]

People’s Republic of China. Looks like a well built thing. Your lucky it didn’t kill you when you cut the frame open.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I figured it was Chinese 😆 The frame is very heavy built, just not sure how long the internal parts will last.... I have cat like reflexes so I didn't get crushed 😉😁🤣🤣

[@onehappyfarmer3461]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm 🤣🤣🤣

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

@@onehappyfarmer3461 Hope your feeling better!

[@onehappyfarmer3461]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm Thanks. Yes, I’m doing better. No more sitting on the pot and holding the trash can. Just feel wiped out today. Lol

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

@@onehappyfarmer3461 that's good. I think it's been about 10 years since I've had a stomach bug that bad. Don't care to ever get another one either lol

[@linctexpilot8337]

Ummm..... You forgot to grease your chisel before you put it in

[@danl9334]

thanks for sharing!!!!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@xephael3485]

10:00 Sorry it's weird US fittings... metric is everywhere but where you are.

[@tylerreed9252]

The adaptor is a western enterprise cga 540-580

[@michaelendries3151]

The adapter did nothing to match

[@ZZOOPONIA]

My tank came completely full!!!!!

[@hollowaysgarage9332]

Was that at idle or were you throttle wide open?

[@ewsconstruction6421]

What Adapters and couplers did you use?

[@user-yf7hm8eq3m]

Did he ever reply? I’m asking the same question

[@nathaniellyon4855]

^^. Same what couplers do these hoses use?

[@oby-1607]

This can be modified to become a post driver. Made in PRC means Peoples Republic of China.

[@benoah21]

I am still trying to adapt mine, do you have part numbers you used, been ti 3 different places an no luck

[@benoah21]

Tried emailing and texting agrotk and no reply

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I'm sorry I do not have any part numbers. I just got the new standard tank and took it to the hydraulic shop where they were able to find fittings to adapt everything together.

[@pinesedgefarm1155]

Yep, China made. What an ordeal to get it all functioning properly, but at least it does the job for a fraction of the cost of a big name.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

That's what I figured. So far it's been working well. If I get a few years out of it I will be happy. Thanks 🙂

[@rooterman]

We bought one and haven’t been able to get to to hammer at all. Terribly made

[@carterio9640]

I can't get mine to work either

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

People's Republic of China..

[@xephael3485]

1:36 Peoples Republic of China 😕

[@Mr.frag-out]

People's republic of China 😢

[@globalvisionary]

PRC : Pepple Republic of China

[@mattoe8621]

PRC - People’s Republic of China

[@channel-hc4oq]

peoples republic of china is what p.r.c stands for

[@farmboy4012]

PRC Peoples Republic of China

[@zackzander425]

People’s Republic of China 🇨🇳

[@Choneezi]

P.R.C. Is People’s republic of China. Made in China sounds too cheap 😂

[@richie9214]

P.R.C. Peoples Republic of China

[@michaelendries3151]

Slow dying video. Next time , 10 minutes and get the part in the video.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

My goal with the video was to provide as much information as I could in case someone else buys one and felt as lost as I did trying to figure out how to get it working. Can't do that in 10 minutes.

[@CONCRETEincorporated]

I am going to auction with a few of these units listed. Your video was spot on - if dudes want a shorter video go watch the shorter videos or idk...maybe skip ahead. thanks for posting this video in detail. i will now consider the extra work / money / time involved with my bid @@dehavenfamilyfarm

[@joelgeisert]

Thanks for posting this video. I really appreciate the information you provided!

[@inbecilist]

To all check flow and preasure. Be realy carefull to look at backpreasure. A lot of hammers disslike backpreasure.

[@DieselRamcharger]

your flow is way too low for that unit. bring the rpm's up or adjust the rate in your command center. itll work good. that is all.