Dirt Cheap Skid Steer At Work

[@mariomannelli9887]

Great job man! Absolutely beautiful! Well done brother, I would definitely recommend you!

[@canadianexplorer3916]

Wow that little machine sure takes the back breaking work out of the cleanup! I'm impressed 👌

[@canadianexplorer3916]

And the man running the saw makes the game look easy... You're a skilled arborist my friend 👍

[@prestonrieger928]

lol watching that lady ask you to do several other small things after you’re done is the life of a tree guy. Good video

[@apostatejim2080]

Wow, you were WAY up there taking that tree down, definitely a young man's gig! Nice work!

[@benwillis2748]

Watched your video for the exact reason you said, " looking at mt 100 and it's a lot of money." Great video. Probably going your route as well for my small tree company. Small meaning 1 employee, me. thanks for posting your video

[@Mikefestiva]

Nice video, thanks for posting 👍 I like your grapple you built there! A lot of the manufactured ones seem to be really heavy and a bit much for these smaller skid steers, looks like yours it balanced really well with that one. Take care 😊👍

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

I agree with you! Weight was the main reason I decided to build one.. and cost hahah

[@VeeToa]

Your grapple attachment is awesome, was wondering if you would like to build me one exactly like yours. Please let me know if you would and how much would you charge.,thank you! I have the same machine

[@treeboss5626]

Rite he needs to produce these grapples

[@ebeb284]

You do very nice work. I've been doing the same (cutting down and trimming oaks) on my property for the last 45 years. When I bought my 753 Bobcat 22 years ago, I figured out a grapple added to one of the buckets would be of great help. Of all my attachments I have, the grapple is the best labor saver ( auger, side tilt, backhoe, sweeper and forks). You made a good investment and the grapple works great. Impressed with your work and fun to watch the video.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks!

[@mrob1128]

I’ve got a landhero hy380. I added 4 67lb suitcase weights for a tractor. It made a huge difference in moving logs. I also do trees. I’d highly suggest adding some.

[@kriskringle3164]

At first I thought there's no way I'd find a use for that thing, then all of the sudden.... brilliant!

[@dirtrider971]

I really enjoyed this video. You remind me of my self. From work ethic, too preforming the work, and the way you talked too the customer.

[@josevelasco3245]

Looks great Jake! Plus the Mrs. is happy

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

That is the perfect size for what I need on my 1.14 acre piece of Florida. That bucket size is nice my the area I need to retrieve dirt from. Great tool for small yards in the woods.

[@donaldcralton34]

It sure beats loading by hand, it's faster and you are making money! nice little machine!

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

You got that right!

[@LoadedDownJunkRemoval]

You are fortunate to have gotten that mini for a great deal!! It’s probably already payed for its self. I’m bitting the bullet and purchasing the MT100 with the stump grinder myself should be next week. Thanks for your informative mini video New Sub also

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks for the sub! I'm sure the mt100 will be a good investment.

[@brianscott8920]

Very interested in the build details of that grapple. Looks really good. Specifically details around the hydraulic cylinder, pins and how you adjusted pressure.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

The machine has an adjustment for the auxiliary hydraulics.

[@omarpopioco9997]

Man.. you are a master at your craft. Very detailed and careful work you pull off! Nice grapple too. Stay safe and keep up the great work Please let us know how the machine / tracks / grapple hold up after 50 - 100 hrs! I found a private seller in my local area (Edmonton, AB) carrying an SCL850 and an EG380T. Hopefully they have some promise like your machine

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Good luck finding a machine!

[@kalibmilner877]

Looks great man. You’re a boss. Make that money. Cool skid looks like it’s worth 6 grand definitely

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks 👍

[@merrymanrc]

What a good guy you did a great job. look like you got some firewood too

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks for watching!

[@WaynesAdventure]

You do great work. Just come across your channel and look forward to see more videos.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Awesome, thank you!

[@RobLDennis]

I plan to buy a similar one for my little 10 acre property. Some of the chinese ones are around 5to6k with a couple attachments. Seems like a better deal than 25 - 30K for a sub compact tractor.

[@VetvsWorld]

“EPA.” 🤣 Great review though bro-I’m looking to get one as well. ✊🏻

[@carlosbriceno9138]

Pleease... can you show us how do build the attachment and parts amazing video

[@jasony724]

Brand name is just to show off. It’s like paying $50 for a underarmored vs $5 fleet farm shirt made of the same material. Looks like this machine is just fine. I was shocked to see the ridiculous price on a these when I was looking for one! Definitely ordering from China.

[@snakerstran9101]

When using a machine for a rope anchor, as soon as the tree moves the slightest, the rope slackens and becomes useless. The tree has about 180 degrees of falling range without the anchor doing much. Try lifting the loader arms and attaching the rope directly to the machine and apply desired tension. Then lower the loader bucket, etc onto the rope and put in FLOAT position. The weight of the loader dropping with the rope will keep tension on the rope till it gets a fairly good lean angle. Just pay attention for any snagging from the bottom onto the rope.

[@HighElevationTreeService]

Apologies if this has been asked, but how tall are the sides of your trailer? It looks like you might not have much lifting capacity left if your trailer was any taller. It looks like you are pulling up onto a pad or something to pick and dump, does that lift you up or just keep you from wearing out that spot on the ground? Thanks 🤙

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

The sides are about 4' high. The pad is for protecting the grass and makes turning easier.

[@timberandtools]

Looks decent for what it is. I’m contemplating buying one to run brush to my excavator because my current load 4wd tractor won’t fit with mini ex on same trailer this would!

[@josephcottone9613]

I’m still on the original tracks with 26 hrs. I saw, on the FB groups, that someone upgraded to steel grouser tracks. I think I’ll give them a shot.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

I haven't seen steel tracks on a Mini!

[@powderriver2424]

Lady reminds me of my Grandmother, she was kind and fair. I see the handiness in that machine I seen a video on a factory that made them in China they are well made for what they are why spend for a name brand if that wears out buy another one your still ahead of the game, and besides the engines and things are reliable plus fixable.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Good point!

[@Coldlegend214]

you did all that yourself? damn fine work. you probably paid for most of that skid just right there if not all of it depending on the area.

[@UpTheHarbour]

For a lot of jobs, that little thing is all you'd need, or want really, a skid steer damages yards and can't get into as tight an area. Of course it can't do what a skid steer can, but it wasn't designed to. Good vid.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks for the comment!

[@PeteDei]

Make the 5k back in no time . Plus saves hiring a helper . Great little machine for a small contractor

[@kevinsandoval-t9z]

I am looking into this, I do landscaping. Mostly will be used for gravel, mulch, DG, etc. would it be a good start for us? It would be my first mini skid steer.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

I've only used it for one dirt project. It worked good. If your using it every day to make a living I'm not sure it's as good as the top brand names. But so far I don't have many complaints.

[@kevinsandoval-t9z]

Thank you.

[@FirstCoastArborCo]

Super helpful video man! I’m a climber down in FL looking to get a Chinese mini skid to help with tree work and didn’t want to spend $40-50k just yet. How high are the walls on your trailer? And do you have a link to the tracks you bought? Thank you!

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

www.rubbertrackcanada.ca/agt-crt23-mini-skid-steer-rubber-track-b180x72x41

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

The sides are around 4' high.

[@FirstCoastArborCo]

@@JesseSullivanKZbin awesome thank you so much! My trailer has 4’ walls so that’s perfect that most of these Chinese mini skids can still go over the wall to dump. Great videos man can’t wait to see more!

[@davidroberts6791]

On the tension bar for the tracks - you need to install a hexagon jam-nut (preferably a nylon locknut) against the already present hexagon nut that is already there; and that will keep the tension at the setting you have applied. The constant back and forth tension pull against that single hexagon nut applied enough pressure to loosen the single hexagon nut from the tolerance movement that is already there. The hexagon nylon locknut against the other hexagon nut will stop that from backing-off. Any other slack will be due to the tracks themselves becoming stretched over time and usage.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

I think I'll try that. Thanks

[@webcompanion]

No one has used that hammock in years. What happens to all the tree cuttings after you leave the job site? How do you unload it?

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

It goes to the dump. It's a dump trailer so I just push a button.

[@gio132050]

hey man, what brand is that skid steer or can you point me in the right direction to get one similar to it? Thanks.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Agt crt23. I bought mine at a local auction. Not sure how you would purchase on otherwise. I'm sure it's possible though.

[@gio132050]

​@@JesseSullivanKZbinThanks for the answer! I'll look into it 🙏🏻

[@markkemp9253]

Hi from Australia, you wouldn't get a bobcat through as narrow an area as that machine. That one advantage.

[@jairusbarringer7525]

Great customers make it all that much better

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

For sure!

[@MrPindie]

Nice job. Skid steer helps lots move that stuff and saves you or the need for extra men. Watch those thumbs though, they must go around the saw handles not on them if you want safety features like the chain brake to work…..

[@sonofsteve566]

nice job on grapple!

[@JamesColvenbach]

I just picked up same machine. Is yours smoother in reverse than forward. Mine seems pretty jerkey forward and loads the engine down but fine in reverse

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Haven't payed much attention to forward vs reverse. I'll keep that in mind.

[@arileoj2509]

Nice job & thanks for sharing...

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks for watching!

[@clintbrown4691]

Good video just run it those cheaper machines allows guys like us to be able to afford something without going into massive debt and worrying about operating capital in the slow times I have an AGT as well bought mine brand new with the same motor as yours I have experienced everything fuel related as far as problems my advice would be to have extra fuel filter fuel pump fuel line periodically take the carb off and clean it all that stuff is pretty cheap just annoying when you're on a job and it shuts down I also went through two ignitions again only like $25 but annoying when it goes down good luck

[@brianpaige4884]

Yep definitely a Handy little machine..... cheaper than a second pair of hands

[@CODclips9mm]

Where did you get the attachment? I’m looking for one but it’s hard to find

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

I built the grapple. I was having a hard time finding one that wasn't too heavy.

[@CODclips9mm]

@@JesseSullivanKZbin that is a great idea because the grapples that are out there are too heavy leaving with Little room for cargo on the skid steer

[@sledslasher26]

Where did you get the tracks?

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

www.rubbertrackcanada.ca/agt-crt23-mini-skid-steer-rubber-track-b180x72x41

[@EverythingElliott]

It works, until it doesnt. I'd say run the heck out of it till it needs to go to the scrap yard. I'd be willing to guess by that time it will have well paid for itself

[@BillTheHawk]

What a nice machine for 5K. Are grapples available for it? Nice Video Jessie.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks, there are some available online. I decided to build a custom one to keep the weight down.

[@BillTheHawk]

@@JesseSullivanKZbin Yes I saw that, but I do not have the ability to make one, like yours. Which auction did you get it at?

[@frankp215]

A stump grinder would be a great attachment to acquire for your machine.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

I've been thinking about getting one.

[@Chad-ol2fr]

@@JesseSullivanKZbin I've used the Husqvarna stump grinder. I think new they're around 5k. They get the job done, but I would look at a bigger machine for trees larger than say 18" or so. They also make a big mess which is a pain to clean up. Make sure the stumps you're grinding are dry.

[@stevenfan1218]

That thang does the job

[@jeremymillner6690]

What is the difference between the LRT23 and the CRT23?

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

I think the track shape and height.

[@2005henson]

Damn dude when i seen u climbing. That ollady asking for alot lol.

[@superdog1964]

Great job and seems like money well spent. For $5000 you can't beat it IMHO? I can't see how spending another $45,000 more will get the job done any faster? Try and remember to lower the throttle before you shut the machine off. Each time you don't a lot of fuel gets pulled in to the motor that does not burn up. Over time it can run past the rings and thin the oil and/or build up inside the muffler and ignite the next time you start it up. Nothing like a loud backfire or 5 feet of flames shooting out the exhaust to remind you Lol. After watching this video, I'm pretty sure that one of these is in my future very soon. The only issue is which one? While they look the same for the most part, the quality of the engines, pumps, welds and assembly seems to vary quite a bit from brand to brand?

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Yeah, I'm curious to see how it hold up. Time will tell!

[@offgridliving4128]

New tracks have to be adjusted quite often until they break in. Probably 100 hours.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Oh wow! Thanks for the tip.

[@johnnyfudpucker6187]

Damn good work

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks so much!

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Looks pretty handy. Is it made in china?

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Yes

[@martinmolina6644]

Is this gas or diesel?

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

23hp gas engine

[@jo_nathan_nation6544]

Considering you can buy 12 of these over the bobcat tells you that you didn’t go wrong buying it.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Hahah, fair enough.

[@Jokerfromtexas]

Not very often i come across someone who has same last name as i have

[@paulmiller657]

You need to move over to doing a Podcast!

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Why do you say that?

[@eddluireg]

ty

[@urcindys]

Use it, make some money with it, buy something better & keep this one as a backup.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

That's the plan!

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

If it works why buy new better one buy same one save money

[@FZERO20]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Upgraded to a Vermeer or something once you start making more money

[@Brandon-ey1iy]

You need more boards enough to always reach your trailer

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Board cost more than the skid steer.. lol

[@ProtonOne11]

@@JesseSullivanKZbin You already cut the wood to make boards, just need a few horses to start a glue factory and you will be selling osb boards soon enough 😂

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

@@ProtonOne11 lol

[@karlnapf8707]

Palstek is good.

[@JuarezDerrick]

Come over Jessica. Love you!

[@wouterwurth5160]

Lock nuts are not supposed to come loose. Check every bolt on Chinese anything, put together by slave labour!They are single use only. If used again use lock tight or better replace with real nuts with lots of thread and lock tight. Double nut if concerned.

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

Thanks for the input.

[@Press1for]

Lol

[@paulmorneault3994]

i have a better motor for you in my garage...700cc two stroke single. come and check it out!!

[@JesseSullivanYouTube]

That would wake up the neighbors