Pro's/Con's CRT23 MINI SKID, IS THIS FOR YOU!!

[@wayneruckley7346]

Spot on pros and cons analysis which counters a number of posters on youtube who have characterised the CRT23 as something from hell. I have owned my CRT23 for almost 12 mths and whilst not using it as much as you have I have had no problems. I am totally satisfied with purchase. Thks for your ongoing vids.

[@TheJBros520]

@wayneruckley7346 Thanks!!! I just feel If I would have started with the knowledge I have now with the CRT23. I don't really see much for major cons because they are all very correct able with a bit of time. Cheers

[@TheDrew2022]

I'd love to convert my LRT23 over to the same stick arrangement you have, or at least something like the Toro's which have a pair of fwd/bwd levers on the left for tracks, and a joystick on the right for the bucket & boom. Biggest thing I don't like about the dual joysticks is how easily you can nudge the controls left or right. Accidently dump a load or mess up your dig angle when leveling. Also if pulling something off a trailer with forks, you really don't want to tip a load, especially an expensive top heavy item like a $3000 compressor.

[@TheJBros520]

I just don't have my video game reflexes anymore!!!! I'm blaming it on that!!!

[@nugget183]

Thank J great video

[@TheJBros520]

@nugget183 Thanks was there anything I missed or you would like clarification on?

[@billmissey6153]

I live central Illinois, haven’t found any at auctions

[@TheJBros520]

@@billmissey6153 I haven't seen any for a while as well.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

My bucket is 40" wide and not as forward as yours. Your over side bucket is good for snow and maybe sand. I doubt your bucket could handle an over load of dirt like mine can........ My fans kick on at 55 Celsius with temps above 60 F. outside , but, under 60 F. my machine never hits 50 C. I changed my fan and made a big difference.

[@TheJBros520]

Sorry could you clarify your fan adjustments you made. If your set up is money I will do your way. Different Fan? Assuming Reversing? Adding a Fan? Thanks bud!! or post a photo

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

@TheJBros520 The 10" fan is made in Australia and, of course, made for automobiles. It has 6 blades with a better pitch. I held my hand behind the stick swirly blade looking fan that came with my chine and the only air I could feel came out the outsides of the fan. After installing the new fan (approx. $60) I held my hand behind it and it was pulling like a hurricane from any area of the fan. I've had no problem with my CHINA battery so far..... what a world of difference in cooling. I hear people talk about reversing the fan to blow upwards and I would never do this as all the engine heat would go towards the hydraulic radiator. The Part # 0147 ( 10" Slimline Fan -12V is made by Davies,Craig. It also carries a 2 year warranty. Mounting feet included and bolted right up to my mounts even using the stock fan hardware. I believe all of out machines use the 10" fans. It was a gamble and it paid off. NOT perfect but a lot better than that stock fan.......CFM> 696/ AMPS>7.0/ WEIGHT 2.5 lbs. www.daviescraig.com.au

[@TheJBros520]

@@USMC-Sniper-0137 Thanks!!

[@HandyLawnandTreeCareLLC]

Do you think this would be able to run a stump grinder considering the low output from the pump?

[@TheJBros520]

@HandyLawnandTreeCareLLC I'll track the link down for you of it running. Not on this machine but one similar. I'm confident it would on the CRT23.

[@TheJBros520]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJnWkpykjriDhZYsi=7yZjSYeWwEovFwYz This is a 3 pump. I'm pretty sure the CRT23 would achieve this.

[@HandyLawnandTreeCareLLC]

@TheJBros520 thanks!

[@bassthis]

Is it wolverine bucket too? Are you going to add auxiliary cooler fans anyway?

[@TheJBros520]

@bassthis Custom bucket from Top Dog Attachments, i paid 1k. I might add fans, being i know way more about the machine this season. I'm going to start looking into doing add ons.

[@nugget183]

Where do you get oil and hydralic filters

[@TheJBros520]

@nugget183 Check my channel for parts video have it there. I gotta get better at linking more stuff in the description. I got it written down, I'll try shoot it to you later.

[@whatchath385]

How much have you spent in upgrades and repairs on your mini skid?

[@TheJBros520]

@whatchath385 Material repairs about $200 dollars. Labor to fix stuff has been my own time. Tracks in total. Sitting on a brand new one now. 1k. Upgrades like bucket, 4-1, Forks, Auger about 3k.

[@whatchath385]

@TheJBros520 Wow! Ok. Thanks.

[@billmissey6153]

What did u pay for machine

[@TheJBros520]

@billmissey6153 After all fees 7.2k 9 months ago in Minnesota at auction

[@Mr.BodyByFisher]

I have the exact same machine and paid 3500.00 from an Auction a couple of months ago here in Alabama

[@natsterlive]

Brother, you are now in an educational role with these videos. So having said that, we need to start using better terminology. Pumps are a ( 3 Stack pump) not a 3 stage pump. 3 stage pump would also be 3 pumps stacked, but only a single suction and a single discharge. Commonly used in things like log splitters. Undercarriage, Your CRT uses A2 front and rear idlers. It also uses A2 rollers. A LRT, KTT all use A1 idlers and the same A2 rollers. The weak, single rear idler you spoke of is a small diameter A1 roller, used in a rear idler role. Now for a con you haven't had yet. Parts. The unique front and rear A2 idlers are not available anywhere. No other unit uses them. The good thing is they can be built up with a welder and turned back to speck by a machine shop. Heat, you start trenching, or stump grinding, that unit will over heat in 15 min on a hot day. As a rule, hydraulics need a reservoir the size of one min of flow. By that spec, we should be running a 12 gal reservoir, not the 5 gallon all the 23 hp AGT mini skids have. Thats why the hydraulics heat up so fast. Thx for the video

[@TheJBros520]

Dude!! I love your comments!!! I will continue to learn, I feel some much more educated than the newbie I was. Thanks a lot bud!!! I'll have more stuff we can try sort out together!!!