Kranman Hydraulic Timber Trailer Makeover -E201

[@leehobin5132]

GREETINGS JASON/KAREN,LEE HERE, GREAT VIDEO AS USUAL. I HAVE NOTICED OVER THE YEARS THAT WORKERS LIKE LITTLE PERKS, IT SHOWS THEM THAT THEY ARE REALLY APPRECIATED. LITTLE THINGS LIKE A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS UNEXPECTEDLY OR AFTER A DAYS WORK ATRIP TO SWISS CHALET FOR DINNER SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO MAKE SUPPER. AT LEAST I FOUND THIS WORKED. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY KEEP WELL. LATER

[@OakMountainAcotts]

Hi Lee, good idea on the perks… I have made a note! Thanks for watching!

[@GuyKrack]

Hello, it‘s good that you‘re back👍

[@OakMountainAcotts]

Thanks!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Nice addition with the Z422. It look so similar to the JD Z740 we got. Kawasaki engine as well. I feel it can well be the same manufacturer for the main components. For the timber trailer, I've found that picking some weight from the tractor helps stabilizing the whole rig. I would pick enough weight to almost lift the trailer wheels when empty, so it counter balance itself. The jiggle you get from the ball hitch is then avoided. Make sure the ball coupler is adjusted tight, not on the loose side. Thanks!

[@OakMountainAcotts]

You are right on the trailer… I think my issue now is I’m running out of stroke on my stabilizer arms. This trailer is designed for ATVs and my hitch is much higher on the tractor… I guess I could look for a drop hitch? I’m thinking about upgrading to a bigger trailer now so maybe I just make do until then… Nice to hear from you!

[@shaneruff7035]

I haven't seen a video from you for awhile. Anything in the works?

[@OakMountainAcotts]

@shaneruff7035 hi, we posted 2 this weekend!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Good Morning Jason, your equipment is matched up much better now good video👍🇺🇸

[@OakMountainAcotts]

Hi guys, we are heading in the right direction!

[@bwillan]

Ergonomics seems to be a new theme at the Oak Mountain. That is a nice platform you built to hold 2 IBC totes up to a comfortable working height while stacking. Best not poke too much fun at the performance of the Karen 3000, otherwise you'll find out that will turn into the Karen zero thousand and you'll be working by yourself. 😁

[@OakMountainAcotts]

Now that you mentioned it, she didn’t help with much firewood this year…. Hmmmm

[@larrykerr7712]

Good job That wood will make some good syrup.

[@OakMountainAcotts]

It sure will!

[@Tereddal]

Good setup. Better now I think. Next on the list, rotating palletfork? Or studded chains for the rear tyres? Have a nice weekend! Cheers from Norway

[@OakMountainAcotts]

Love getting feedback from other countries! I think a loading dock with loaded rear tires are on the short list…

[@jordanhodnett5273]

Trailer looks great, have you ever looked into reverse osmosis machine for maple syrup would save a lot of time and wouldn’t need as much wood either

[@OakMountainAcotts]

I have started to research a reverse osmosis system. Before I go there, we need to figure our filtering out. I think we need a small filter press…

[@johanneslaxell6641]

Hello! I am wondering about some things. Just listening to your hydraulics: Do you have free return (one-way valve) because it sounds like it is working against pressure. Then you could maybe restrain the flow, the trailer is made for the small ATV-pack and now you are on another planet regarding hydraulics. These two together could explain that twitching and what looks like on/off functioning... And as you are more and more becoming a Scandinavian viking: If I would be you (I'm not) I'd cut away the ball hitch and go for a revolving eyelet-hitch instead, you have (my opinon!) way too much vertical movement. When you put the supports down it should "lock" the trailer, now it dances around when you use the crane. Compere to the Kranman forwarders: it locks all the moving parts (the "waist") when lifting. And as we are on a roll: A good way for the electrics is trailer outlets/plugs. We have both 7-pin and 13-pin trailer contacts, but then there is the "NATO-model" where you screw it together. Just drill a hole, draw all the electric you need in the cab and mount. Easy to expand/change if needed. And as a becoming fearless Viking: we often hang the hydraulics in the back window and use it a little like you did on the smaller Kubota... You asked for thoughts so had to deliver 🫡😅. Really nice to see and hear from you again 🤗! That thing about Lännen/Huddig was more of a joke if you are not going to start digging full-time 🙄🤭...

[@OakMountainAcotts]

You might be onto something there… maybe my tractor flow is so high I am limited through the return in the control bank. I’m pretty sure there is an automatic valve in there that opens under 12v power… it could be limiting me…. I was also thinking about a Pintel hitch but I may wait until a bigger trailer arrives! How cool would it be to be a Viking!

[@leif-kareeikeland5209]

Hvis du skal gjøre noen oppgraderinger på hydraulisk spakene må det bli radio styring slik som på lastebil kraner

[@OakMountainAcotts]

That would be a good idea. Thanks!

[@shaneruff7035]

Where abouts in NB are you located? I need a cord of wood for this winter. My guy had a stroke and hasn't been cutting. The wood I cut won't be ready to burn until next year.

[@OakMountainAcotts]

We are sold out unfortunately. The stuff left in the yard is green for a customer that buys a year ahead.

[@camperjack2620]

it needs front stabiliizer legs like a backhoe, that are hydraulic down and up.

[@OakMountainAcotts]

It has them but the hitch is a little high on the tractor I think… the legs could stand to be 4 x 6” longer…