i have a 1974 john deere 112 ride on lawn tractor that i put water mixed with RV antifreeze into the tires. the 112 came with a rare bucket attachment that ive used for snow removal and dirt work! saved me tons of money on dirt work! the traction difference was pretty big in the winter! another good thing is it lowers the center of gravity! awesome stuff bud!
. Rim guard solutions. Adds weight and doesn't rot wheels. Have a kioti 25 hp tractor with 300# of ballast in the back tires. Works great in the snow and sinks like a Chevy in the mud.
It's been 20 plus years since I worked at a farm equipment dealership, but loaded rear tires were the first thing we did when a loader was installed on a tractor. Back in the '70s and earlier tires were loaded with Calcium Chloride. If a tire leaked or got punctured and it wasn't cleaned out properly it would get between the tube and rim and just eat up the rim. We sold one of the first generation Kubota articulated loaders, the R400, it had a big bad 37 HP if I remember right and had a small side-shifting backhoe that could be mounted or dismounted on the rear of it. If the transmission works similar to the old one, it has hydraulic clutch packs like those in an automatic transmission, however it didn't have a torque converter like an automatic. What that pedal did was dump the pressure to the clutch packs. Over the years that pedal has had lots of names for it foot and inch pedal, inching pedal to name a few. I can't wait to hear how much you like to have it on job sites to move pallets off block and gravel without tearing up lawns. I imagine it will ride much better than the skid loaders do.
" can't wait to hear how much you like to have it on job sites to move pallets off block and gravel without tearing up lawns. I imagine it will ride much better than the skid loaders do." so far this little loader has been very smooth.
Instead of windshield washer fluid many dealers use beet juice for wheel ballast. The trade name is Rim Guard. The selling points are it will not rust the wheels and if you somehow puncture a tire, it will not contaminate the soil or be a possible reportable spill. But it smells awful.
Yup, my 21 hp Kubota has 330 pounds of RimGuard in the rear tires. Bought it without then added the Rimguard after flipping it over. Completely different tractor. I will never have a tractor without it again. Big plus, you do not need to tube the tire like you would with calcium.
Beet juice doesnt freeze to a point but id research the performance for your climate... in tires is weird, but ive seen it sprayed on roads as a salt alternative.
My whole life here in eastern KY everyone put fluid in their tractor tires, loader or not. We have a lot of steep terrain and you want as much weight as possible on the uphill side and you also want the machine to be as wide as possible with 4wd. Most farmers nowadays are using beet juice, it doesn't freeze or hurt the crop if you have a leak.
We had 4 of them at a place I used to work. The yanmar diesel engine did not like to start in the cold once they had higher hours on them. Block heaters or coolant heaters are a good idea. The machines were fairly easy to work on and reliable. We used them as forklifts and loaders and they worked very well in this role.
yep. i have an old Bolens tractor.1989, has a 3 cylinder Mitsubishi diesel engine. at 0 degrees forget about it unless it was plugged in. at 20F it fires right up. Branded bolens, but built by iseki.
Hi Stan! Long day today! Did roughly 25 yards of mulch, hard on the back, but so satisfying to get done! Hope you have a good night! Keep up the great work!
I just put down a pallet full for my place. I could probably use another 20 bags. But it's refreshing to see when it's done! If it were completely flat, I'd get it in bulk but it's hilly and tiered. Do you use any filter fabric?
I operated this machine for a couple years. Pretty nice machine. It's a little under powered for heavy deep snow but otherwise a very nice machine. Also the fuel filter is right next to the back door ventilation holes. It froze up more than once with treated fuel.
The advantage of windshield washer fluid in the tries might be that the washer fluid won't rot out the wheels like the calcium chloride fluid does. Usually we filled the tires to the top of the wheel. In the winter there will be a frost line on the outside of tire showing how much fluid is in the tires
Nice compact machine. Not many hours . I have a 57 hp kubota tractor with front end loader and other attachments. Starts very reliable at below zero Temps without even pluggingit in 👷♂️
Great video. Very informative. I'm in the market for a new R640 to push snow and use in the yard at my business in New Hampshire. I think it'll be a good machine.
Ok I have been changing tires for 39+ years on all kinds of equipment. I have filled tires with a 2 part polyurethane fill or "foam fill". Also calcium chloride or antifreeze 50/50 mix. Always fill to the top of the wheel and not half way or down low. When the liquid is down low like you showed in the video you will get a very bouncy ride in travel speed which will add to wear and tear on the machine. And only add the liquid to the rear tires because adding to all 4 will defeat the purpose of counted balance.
I have a case 321f and A 621e loader I like running the smaller loader better there just so nimble moving around plowing snow. Compact loaders are perfect for plowing. Can’t beat it with a 13 foot arctic.
"Compact loaders are perfect for plowing. Can’t beat it with a 13 foot arctic." I think this may be my favorite plowing machine. great visibility, nimble. Loving this thing so far.
Windshield washer fluid is the hack/ DIY way of adding ballast fluid. Beet juice is the way to go, as it has a lower freeze temp AND weighs 50% more per gallon!
Stan your like a little kid with a new toy! Wait until you get it onsite for a retaining wall. Moves block faster, gravel easy and loads trucks fast. Plus less damage to lawns. Negatives are balance due to height on uneven terrain and digging were a skidsteer is faster.
"Stan your like a little kid with a new toy!" Your right- but Im also like a selfish kid that doesn't want to let the other kids play with his toy. Im not sure I want my crews using this. I really like this one and its in such good shape- I might keep it for myself and use it just for plowing or up on the farm. I am having a hard time thinking about it getting beat up on a construction site.
I’ve used beat juice before in tires works great, non corrosive and heavy. This Vid just made me miss my Deere 324k! This morning was rough without it, more snow tonight🙄 thanks for the vid! More Tik Tok vids👍
It's called running in Duty Cycle. The newer G Cat loaders all have the open throttle operation. Most cranes should be operated at full speed in order to have the pumps running at optimal speed.
Anyone who's used a forklift in the past several decades knows that creeper is good for some things but can be jerky with some equipment. I use a combination of clutch, brake, throttle and neutral depending on the task.
I didn't read all the comments, but my tractor (compact) has beet juice in the tires. Not sure which is more costly, but either way, it gives me more weight. Thanks for the videos
Creeper clutch LOL. It never ceases to amaze me how different industries take so long to catch up. That's no different than an inching pedal on a forklift that's been around probably since the 70s. I see you guys drive around with the middle brake pedal and just the gas pedal with one foot and I just don't get it they don't know how to operate a forklift.
I was thinking the same thing. I ran a forklift in a warehouse, loading and unloading trucks 50hrs a week for 8 months, and you used that pedal all day long. You'd slow down them hold position with your left foot, while simultaneously revving up the engine with your right foot to lift the weight of pallets up to the upper racks quicker.
I think they started adding them to tractors in the late 90s. On loaders though you had the brake for your left foot, accelerator for your right so can be used for inching pedal also in some anyway, not familiar enough to know if that was with all brands or not
Same thing in the old cat articulating loaders. Two brake pedals and a throttle on the floor. One brake kept the transmission connected for driving down hills. The other disconnected the transmission so you could slow down coming up to a truck while keeping the engine rpm up.
i personalty haven't seen an inching pedal on a forklift in a long time now. its all automatic when you lift the mast it demands Revs and also adjusts the transmission so you dont fly off like a rocket as long as the owner gives it the proper TLC its smooth.
In addition to, "It's a rental - treat it like a rental", there's also this: rental customers almost *never* read machine manuals. So while they're not always intentionally beating on the machinery, they very much are operating the machinery via trial and error. (Doesn't sound bad necessarily, but you can operate things improperly and still "make them work".) The only place you'll ever get accurate operational information is via the manual. No matter how good a rep or salesman is, they'll never be able to give you a 15 minute tutorial that includes everything a 200+ page manual contains. And when something happens due to improper operation, rental customer logic is such that reading through a manual first is more time consuming than having someone drive out to where they are and explain things. (Often multiple times.)
I’d be interested in seeing a landscape job, something other than snow with one of these mini loaders being used/more cost effective then a skid loader
You still want the engine in its operating range (varies my mfg). It smooths things out, from harmonics to controls. Plus it sounds cooler! ROMROM! Lol
Beet juice ballast is the best to use, heavier than other stuff, non corrosive, wont freeze, and is perfectly safe for the environment. Oh and its cheap.
Hey Stan, I kinda feel bad watching you out in what looks like cold weather with it hitting 75 in Connecticut today, love the video as always brother ❤ 👊💪
I think that those little machines are a smart choice for a business like yours. The only other choice is a Tractor that you could use for landscaping or a backhoe, if you'll never use them in the spring, summer or fall then why buy them.
@@Dirtmonkey stand fluid film is a stop rust type of lubricant it goes over everything where's Salt May touch the chassis of your truck the brake blinds Etc your plow blades to
It's easy enough to do with a simple set up I feel like it would help out your other wheeled machines for plowing and tire sypes do help I did that my first winter and I can push snow in 2wd @@Dirtmonkey
I do the same thing. No matter what i work on or anything the first thing I do is pressure wash it. I get a evil twitch every time I see guys working on engines etc with crap all over them.
"No matter what i work on or anything the first thing I do is pressure wash it.' yep- I have to wash the other guys grime off before I can really work it.
Should have found a used 930H Cat. I've used every loader on the market and I and many other guys love them. They are bullet proof and have a lift to weight ratio that is second to none. I've used K's and M models and I love the H models. And trust me I've used Deers, Komatsu, and Volvo.
@@Dirtmonkey well you wont be disappointed. I've run them with anywhere from 12000 to 16000 hrs. Still ticking. I work in the oil field and people abuse them all day long. If you can lay your hands on one I don't think you will be disappointed.
"I've run them with anywhere from 12000 to 16000 hrs". Holy crap- Thats an insane amount of hours. Most equipment with 10,000 hours is beat to heck around here and total junk
@@Dirtmonkey Not if you take care of them. I haul them all day to different oil pads and drop them off to be used or use them myself to load pipe and other oil field related equipment. I stand by those 930H Cats. And I use them when it's 30 below or over 100 degrees. Bucket forks and stinger.
Hey Stanley been Subscribed to and watching your channel for a bit now. I have a question about your chain binders that allow you to torc your chains with an impact drill... Where did you buy them and are they durable in your opinion??? My left arm is paralyzed and always looking for ways to make things easier for me but still wanna be safe. I am in the same business of snow removal here in Colorado. I have a nice fleet of four 2021 JCB 701 Mini-loaders and twelve Ford F450's w/ SnowDogg VXF95II V-Plows caring SaltDogg 3&4 yard bed sanders. and I transport them every year to and from my property on a 40ft flatbed GNeck. I've looked for those binders once and didn't find anything... So it would be a greatly appreciated for any help on finding some Thanks.
@@Dirtmonkey Used to be standard issue, I ran a newer machine awhile back and they replaced it with a thumb wheel on a joystick. I didn't like it,the thing just wasn't as smooth an operation as the old way. The creeper or inching valve are second nature,since it's very similar to the way an automatic transmission works with braking in a car. I'm liking that Kubota loader,looks like it will do most everything a skidsteer will,but with a more comfortable cab.
@@darinareyacrazyman1505 second nature is right. Once you get used to braking with your left foot while also hitting the gas with the right, it's another ball game for sure.
Part 2 to my comment. You said you had 200lbs of washer fluid in the tires. Washer fluid is only 7.6lbs per gal. 50/50 antifreeze is 9.4lbs per gal and a freeze point of -34F. Calcium chloride is 11.3lbs per gallon with 30% by mass has a freeze point of -52F and is biodegradable. But always fill just to the top of the wheel. There is no you have 200lbs of washer fluid and saying the level is that low. With calcium chloride you can get more weight by volume. Good luck with this new to you machine. Hope my 2 comments helped.
the throttle you got there you can twisted rotate the screw on the outside with a handle is it will go faster extend the length of the cable they won't seize up on you can pull out or down if you want to
That sdlg brakes should stop and hold it when you mash your foot on the throttle just like actually loaders do I mean I ran one that was that model but a little older that did and then a 2 and half yard sdlg that did aswell maybe something faulty if your brakes ain't holding while on throttle
Kubota is a very tough machine.. we used them in mining and beat the hell out of them. Most have 6000 lbs. fork lift masts, rated for 6k lifts more buts get shady..
So the creeper clutch is a decelerator for the transmission but you don't lose rpm of the engine leaving you full power of the hydraulics , For the lifting of the loader arms .
Crap, you guys still have that much freaking snow!!! That sucks. I bet you guys use the crap outa that loader. That is a perfect size. I like it. Alot faster than a skid. Looks like around 15,000 lbs
@@Dirtmonkey there both pushing a load. Holy cow. Hopefully the kabota will be small enough to use almost like skids. It's a nice machine. You got good stuff to run. Jealous in a good way. 👍
@@Dirtmonkey It’s fantastic when you are starting to pull forward after getting a bucket full from a pile. You can hold the throttle wide open and sorta slip and control your approach speed to the dump truck and finesse the bucket perfectly into/over the truck bed. It saves a lot of time when you get it down. I’ve never used smaller loaders like that but in large loaders it’s amazing. Smallest loader I run is a cat 980. I’ve always wanted to try a smaller loader out. I’m def impressed with how well the Kubota cut through that hard snow. She did pretty good!
@@Dirtmonkey some of the clutch disconnect were in the loader handel, if it has a button on it I would be looking for a fuse that might be missing or a relay that is missing and has a jumper wire across it.
ery forklift has a creeper clutch all it does is basically kicks it in and out of gear on a forklift you will see 2 brake pedels one creeper clutch and one regular brake
Just curious, is there factory trained equipment techs that help people buy equipment in your area? I worked at a CAT dealer for several years on compact equipment and a short time at a Bobcat dealer. Now I have been at a Kubota dealer for several years and now have the highest certification they offer. It's annoying seeing how people get burned on used equipment. I know I would help people for a small fee.
Stan nice buy as I said before and especially in todays market I think you said around 55 grand👍 on another subject I haven’t seen Sam the grease gun man in a video lately
Actually it was $45 G. It was used. I tried buying a new one but they were sold out until 2023 and that was from mid part of last year. Sam has been helping on other projects- but hes still around.
Hey good morning Stan I think we’re all dying to see more videos with the I 530 to see how great she is in that snow!!!! Any chance you can have more Vids on her in the pipeline?????
Own the 630 unit 2 years now only things I have to complain creaper clutch is insufficient. Lights could have been led and finally I absolutely hate how much slip you get with tires I recommend looking into snow tires but it does move snow like a tank
So, they came up with a marketing term for under-powered farm tractor hydraulics that only allow you to perform one action at a time, like on all the farm tractors. Real heavy equipment like backhoes and track hoes don't have this problem because their hydraulics are proper. Like Stanley says in the video, older farm tractors only allowed you to do one motion with the hydraulics at a time because the way they were plumbed or they weren't powerful enough to do more than one motion, so you could only pull the boom and then after pulling it then you could curl the bucket, instead of like on a backhoe or trackhoe you can do both motions at the same time. With fluid in the tires, would that do anything to make it more dangerous to tram it on the hard road? Would it kill the gas mileage?
Stan the man, we fill our tires with washer fluid too, works great, never had a problem. Tsc sells a air to water adapter for like 8 bucks, use a electric sump pump and a 5 gal pail. Your brother from another pollack mother
i have a 1974 john deere 112 ride on lawn tractor that i put water mixed with RV antifreeze into the tires. the 112 came with a rare bucket attachment that ive used for snow removal and dirt work! saved me tons of money on dirt work! the traction difference was pretty big in the winter! another good thing is it lowers the center of gravity! awesome stuff bud!
. Rim guard solutions. Adds weight and doesn't rot wheels. Have a kioti 25 hp tractor with 300# of ballast in the back tires. Works great in the snow and sinks like a Chevy in the mud.
It's been 20 plus years since I worked at a farm equipment dealership, but loaded rear tires were the first thing we did when a loader was installed on a tractor. Back in the '70s and earlier tires were loaded with Calcium Chloride. If a tire leaked or got punctured and it wasn't cleaned out properly it would get between the tube and rim and just eat up the rim. We sold one of the first generation Kubota articulated loaders, the R400, it had a big bad 37 HP if I remember right and had a small side-shifting backhoe that could be mounted or dismounted on the rear of it. If the transmission works similar to the old one, it has hydraulic clutch packs like those in an automatic transmission, however it didn't have a torque converter like an automatic. What that pedal did was dump the pressure to the clutch packs. Over the years that pedal has had lots of names for it foot and inch pedal, inching pedal to name a few. I can't wait to hear how much you like to have it on job sites to move pallets off block and gravel without tearing up lawns. I imagine it will ride much better than the skid loaders do.
" can't wait to hear how much you like to have it on job sites to move pallets off block and gravel without tearing up lawns. I imagine it will ride much better than the skid loaders do." so far this little loader has been very smooth.
Just remember Stan it's going to leave ruts in soft ground more now
Instead of windshield washer fluid many dealers use beet juice for wheel ballast. The trade name is Rim Guard. The selling points are it will not rust the wheels and if you somehow puncture a tire, it will not contaminate the soil or be a possible reportable spill. But it smells awful.
I had no clue- thank you
Yup, my 21 hp Kubota has 330 pounds of RimGuard in the rear tires. Bought it without then added the Rimguard after flipping it over. Completely different tractor. I will never have a tractor without it again. Big plus, you do not need to tube the tire like you would with calcium.
Beet juice doesnt freeze to a point but id research the performance for your climate... in tires is weird, but ive seen it sprayed on roads as a salt alternative.
You know what now that you mention it they do use it on roads as a de-icing agent
@@flip66five I live in Maine and have no problems with the beet juice in my tires and my tractors sit in unheated barn with temps down to -15*F.
We in Australia call it a “transmission brake”,same as you would use on a forklift or a Cat Loader 👍🤠
My whole life here in eastern KY everyone put fluid in their tractor tires, loader or not. We have a lot of steep terrain and you want as much weight as possible on the uphill side and you also want the machine to be as wide as possible with 4wd. Most farmers nowadays are using beet juice, it doesn't freeze or hurt the crop if you have a leak.
Up here in Canada, the beet juice is also used as ice control on the roads during winter
We had 4 of them at a place I used to work. The yanmar diesel engine did not like to start in the cold once they had higher hours on them. Block heaters or coolant heaters are a good idea. The machines were fairly easy to work on and reliable. We used them as forklifts and loaders and they worked very well in this role.
yep. i have an old Bolens tractor.1989, has a 3 cylinder Mitsubishi diesel engine. at 0 degrees forget about it unless it was plugged in. at 20F it fires right up. Branded bolens, but built by iseki.
It’s like using a propane forklift. And we fill the tires with liquid for tractor pulling. Nice machine Stan
This is my first fluid filled tire I have used- so far so good!
That Arctic pusher really cut through the ice with ease. So satisfying to watch the snow curl in front of it.
Machine ASMR 😂
Hi Stan! Long day today! Did roughly 25 yards of mulch, hard on the back, but so satisfying to get done! Hope you have a good night! Keep up the great work!
"Did roughly 25 yards of mulch, hard on the back,' Now thats a good days work.👊
Lol we did 60 today that's what the tractor is for heck with shoveling 😂
Luckily they are mostly open beds in a plaza
Get that money dude!
I just put down a pallet full for my place. I could probably use another 20 bags. But it's refreshing to see when it's done!
If it were completely flat, I'd get it in bulk but it's hilly and tiered.
Do you use any filter fabric?
@@billvandorn5332 on some there are fabric.
I operated this machine for a couple years. Pretty nice machine. It's a little under powered for heavy deep snow but otherwise a very nice machine. Also the fuel filter is right next to the back door ventilation holes. It froze up more than once with treated fuel.
💥 Minnesota weather has been so crappy that you thought we wouldn’t notice a winter video. 🥶 Where is Spring!
*Keep on tractoring!*
Praying for sun too 🌞
The advantage of windshield washer fluid in the tries might be that the washer fluid won't rot out the wheels like the calcium chloride fluid does. Usually we filled the tires to the top of the wheel. In the winter there will be a frost line on the outside of tire showing how much fluid is in the tires
Thanks for the info!
I use rv winterizing fluid.. lower freezing point.. alot also use beet juice
I has beet juice put in the rear tires of my tractor. Helps counter balance the front loader but it's not supposed to eat out tge steel wheels.
Vodka doesn’t go bad or freeze either… but that’s an expensive tire at that point.
@@user-3tf67bk46u it was mostly a joke that I didn’t land lol
RV Antifreeze works better then washer fluid. Plus some people put just regular washer fluid in not knowing there is a winter blend .
Nice compact machine. Not many hours .
I have a 57 hp kubota tractor with front end loader and other attachments.
Starts very reliable at below zero Temps without even pluggingit in 👷♂️
Nice 👍 so far this one has not given us any starting issues even in the worst cold.
For only 54 hp, that kubota is actually impressive! I believe it will be a great addition to your fleet!
I had a hard time believing it was only 54 hp- it pushes so much snow for such a little machine!
@@Dirtmonkey Looking at the product specs on Kubota's website, it's only 56 HP but it's got 128 foot-pounds of torque. Which is kind of nuts.
Big deal with the creeper clutch is that it doEs both @ same time. It’s like the L pedal on a forklift. Those ratchet binders w/worm gear are SWEET!
Great video. Very informative. I'm in the market for a new R640 to push snow and use in the yard at my business in New Hampshire. I think it'll be a good machine.
Love this! Learned something new about using washer fluid for the tires! Have a blessed day!!
Ok I have been changing tires for 39+ years on all kinds of equipment. I have filled tires with a 2 part polyurethane fill or "foam fill". Also calcium chloride or antifreeze 50/50 mix. Always fill to the top of the wheel and not half way or down low. When the liquid is down low like you showed in the video you will get a very bouncy ride in travel speed which will add to wear and tear on the machine. And only add the liquid to the rear tires because adding to all 4 will defeat the purpose of counted balance.
Good luck with the new Kubota- Like the sales guy said maintenance🤠 is the key to owning and expecting it to last with good performance.
Facts 👏
I have a case 321f and A 621e loader I like running the smaller loader better there just so nimble moving around plowing snow. Compact loaders are perfect for plowing. Can’t beat it with a 13 foot arctic.
"Compact loaders are perfect for plowing. Can’t beat it with a 13 foot arctic." I think this may be my favorite plowing machine. great visibility, nimble. Loving this thing so far.
Stan, nice addition to your fleet. Thanks for sharing this video👍👍👍👍👍😺🤗🐺
This little loader is turning out to be one of my new faves.👊👍
Windshield washer fluid is the hack/ DIY way of adding ballast fluid. Beet juice is the way to go, as it has a lower freeze temp AND weighs 50% more per gallon!
Very cool! I had no clue👊
Stan your like a little kid with a new toy! Wait until you get it onsite for a retaining wall. Moves block faster, gravel easy and loads trucks fast. Plus less damage to lawns. Negatives are balance due to height on uneven terrain and digging were a skidsteer is faster.
"Stan your like a little kid with a new toy!" Your right- but Im also like a selfish kid that doesn't want to let the other kids play with his toy. Im not sure I want my crews using this. I really like this one and its in such good shape- I might keep it for myself and use it just for plowing or up on the farm. I am having a hard time thinking about it getting beat up on a construction site.
@@Dirtmonkey good for you Stanley this is your baby.
number one that dealer shouldve cleaned it all up for you.
I wasn't worried about the mess as much as getting it before more snow fell and he got it to me as fast as possible
Looking good.That machine will do a whole of work in a day. Thanks 😊.
so far its been an excellent addition.
I know which parking lot you were in! I go to that Mills all the time. Wish I had spotted you to say hi. love the machine.👍
Next time 👋
Creeper clutch aka a clutch brake. Cats been doing this for years in their loaders. I love it. At altitude or 3 tier motors it’s real handy.
I’ve used beat juice before in tires works great, non corrosive and heavy. This Vid just made me miss my Deere 324k! This morning was rough without it, more snow tonight🙄 thanks for the vid! More Tik Tok vids👍
Your getting snow tonight? we have some in the forecast but I m hoping it won't stick.
@@Dirtmonkey unfortunately we’re going to be out again tonight 🙄
We used to put Calcium Chloride and waiter mixture in tractor tires for weight.
It's called running in Duty Cycle. The newer G Cat loaders all have the open throttle operation. Most cranes should be operated at full speed in order to have the pumps running at optimal speed.
you learning me about heavy equipment you know what you doing.
Hope it helps 😊
in maine we fill tractors tires with calcium or antifreeze stuff it works well. ben done for years..put tirevalve at the top decore, fill, done
Anyone who's used a forklift in the past several decades knows that creeper is good for some things but can be jerky with some equipment. I use a combination of clutch, brake, throttle and neutral depending on the task.
In Michigan we fill them tires right up as high as we can get them with beat juice
Nice 👍
Like I always said, you always inspire me to keep going with my UA-cam videos!
Very cool!
We've used beat juice in tractor tires for awhile.. Never heard of using windshield washer (#blinker fluid)..
I never heard of using either.
@@Dirtmonkey they've actually transitioned over to beat juice instead of salt brine for a road pre treat as well in some places.
I didn't read all the comments, but my tractor (compact) has beet juice in the tires. Not sure which is more costly, but either way, it gives me more weight. Thanks for the videos
Beet juice for the win!
Nice looking machine Stan. I think Kubota owes you a little something if they didn't wash it prior to delivery.
I'm grateful they did it. This machine has excellent traction. And then we grooved the tires ourself and it works even better.
Creeper clutch LOL. It never ceases to amaze me how different industries take so long to catch up. That's no different than an inching pedal on a forklift that's been around probably since the 70s. I see you guys drive around with the middle brake pedal and just the gas pedal with one foot and I just don't get it they don't know how to operate a forklift.
I was thinking the same thing. I ran a forklift in a warehouse, loading and unloading trucks 50hrs a week for 8 months, and you used that pedal all day long. You'd slow down them hold position with your left foot, while simultaneously revving up the engine with your right foot to lift the weight of pallets up to the upper racks quicker.
I think they started adding them to tractors in the late 90s. On loaders though you had the brake for your left foot, accelerator for your right so can be used for inching pedal also in some anyway, not familiar enough to know if that was with all brands or not
Same thing in the old cat articulating loaders. Two brake pedals and a throttle on the floor. One brake kept the transmission connected for driving down hills. The other disconnected the transmission so you could slow down coming up to a truck while keeping the engine rpm up.
i personalty haven't seen an inching pedal on a forklift in a long time now. its all automatic when you lift the mast it demands Revs and also adjusts the transmission so you dont fly off like a rocket as long as the owner gives it the proper TLC its smooth.
been in loading shovels for years its nothing new you can choose whether to use it or not, Been in JCB loading shovels for years
Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴🏴
The snow plowing content is amazing Stan. Love it 😀
Glad you enjoy it!
In addition to, "It's a rental - treat it like a rental", there's also this: rental customers almost *never* read machine manuals. So while they're not always intentionally beating on the machinery, they very much are operating the machinery via trial and error.
(Doesn't sound bad necessarily, but you can operate things improperly and still "make them work".)
The only place you'll ever get accurate operational information is via the manual. No matter how good a rep or salesman is, they'll never be able to give you a 15 minute tutorial that includes everything a 200+ page manual contains. And when something happens due to improper operation, rental customer logic is such that reading through a manual first is more time consuming than having someone drive out to where they are and explain things. (Often multiple times.)
I’d be interested in seeing a landscape job, something other than snow with one of these mini loaders being used/more cost effective then a skid loader
just a thought , if a higher volume hydrallic pump is installed , you won't have to idle the motor up as high to get the hydralics to work faster
You still want the engine in its operating range (varies my mfg). It smooths things out, from harmonics to controls. Plus it sounds cooler! ROMROM! Lol
@@zappbrannigan3042 a properly designed hydralic system won't have those issues
You were close to home! Wish I would have seen ya
That is called loading your Tires , Farm tractor,s where loaded with Calcium and water But I like the windsheld washer idea .
Beet juice ballast is the best to use, heavier than other stuff, non corrosive, wont freeze, and is perfectly safe for the environment. Oh and its cheap.
Cool beans 👊
Hey Stan, I kinda feel bad watching you out in what looks like cold weather with it hitting 75 in Connecticut today, love the video as always brother ❤ 👊💪
I love the Cold Fred! 75 is to hot for my Northern blood. BUT I would be happy if it just hit 60 for awhile.
@@Dirtmonkey yes I agree 75 is too hot, 65 would be a perfect temp!
I think that those little machines are a smart choice for a business like yours. The only other choice is a Tractor that you could use for landscaping or a backhoe, if you'll never use them in the spring, summer or fall then why buy them.
Christmas in April.Nice!!
Happy easter to you and your family
Thank you and you too 🐰
Continues to amaze me how interested I am in heavy equipment and snow.
love that artic pusher boy it scrapes
Those arctics scrape better than any pusher I have used.
Stand I would love to see you fluid film your truck and your new beautiful Kubota word of Honor you'll never regret it
I just put on new Snow Claw tires on the truck- no need to fluid film- those tires are amazing!
@@Dirtmonkey stand fluid film is a stop rust type of lubricant it goes over everything where's Salt May touch the chassis of your truck the brake blinds Etc your plow blades to
I have 50 gallons per rear tire on my compact tractor it's great ballest and I did it at home plus it won't rot the rims like stuff they had before
Very nice!
It's easy enough to do with a simple set up I feel like it would help out your other wheeled machines for plowing and tire sypes do help I did that my first winter and I can push snow in 2wd @@Dirtmonkey
Sang thing goes for the washer fluid they use beat juice for weight and should have only been in the rear tires
I do the same thing. No matter what i work on or anything the first thing I do is pressure wash it. I get a evil twitch every time I see guys working on engines etc with crap all over them.
"No matter what i work on or anything the first thing I do is pressure wash it.' yep- I have to wash the other guys grime off before I can really work it.
Rv antifreeze works great and cheeper for tire fluid
Fluid filling tires is very common, wouldnt worry about it
I quart brake line alcohol for every 5 gallons of fish oil works better for tires,but is expensive.
Is it better than Beet juice?
@@Dirtmonkey heavier, not sure if better. We normally use the calcium chloride in the logging equipment, but not very environmentally friendly. 🤔
Yes sir another video !!! I really enjoy watching ur vids !!!
Glad you like them!
The inching petal is the same as the button on the loader control in your John Deere 310 backhoe.
Id love to see this r530 with western/fishers new snow pusher with hydraulic wings. See how it does. Please
Should have found a used 930H Cat. I've used every loader on the market and I and many other guys love them. They are bullet proof and have a lift to weight ratio that is second to none. I've used K's and M models and I love the H models. And trust me I've used Deers, Komatsu, and Volvo.
I do trust you and Now will start looking for a Cat Loader next. I could use one more for my snow plowing.
@@Dirtmonkey well you wont be disappointed. I've run them with anywhere from 12000 to 16000 hrs. Still ticking. I work in the oil field and people abuse them all day long. If you can lay your hands on one I don't think you will be disappointed.
"I've run them with anywhere from 12000 to 16000 hrs". Holy crap- Thats an insane amount of hours. Most equipment with 10,000 hours is beat to heck around here and total junk
@@Dirtmonkey Man, we just sold a 980k.. May have worked for you?
Edit; this is a joke..
@@Dirtmonkey Not if you take care of them. I haul them all day to different oil pads and drop them off to be used or use them myself to load pipe and other oil field related equipment. I stand by those 930H Cats. And I use them when it's 30 below or over 100 degrees. Bucket forks and stinger.
the old case backhoes had a "creeper clutch" back in 1980. i think they called it a hydaulic cut out.
Hey Stanley been Subscribed to and watching your channel for a bit now. I have a question about your chain binders that allow you to torc your chains with an impact drill... Where did you buy them and are they durable in your opinion??? My left arm is paralyzed and always looking for ways to make things easier for me but still wanna be safe. I am in the same business of snow removal here in Colorado. I have a nice fleet of four 2021 JCB 701 Mini-loaders and twelve Ford F450's w/ SnowDogg VXF95II V-Plows caring SaltDogg 3&4 yard bed sanders. and I transport them every year to and from my property on a 40ft flatbed GNeck. I've looked for those binders once and didn't find anything... So it would be a greatly appreciated for any help on finding some Thanks.
funny arctic guy lives three doors down from me in illinois
The "creeper clutch" is the same thing as what an "inching valve" used to be on a forklift.
I never had one before
@@Dirtmonkey Used to be standard issue, I ran a newer machine awhile back and they replaced it with a thumb wheel on a joystick. I didn't like it,the thing just wasn't as smooth an operation as the old way. The creeper or inching valve are second nature,since it's very similar to the way an automatic transmission works with braking in a car.
I'm liking that Kubota loader,looks like it will do most everything a skidsteer will,but with a more comfortable cab.
@@darinareyacrazyman1505 second nature is right. Once you get used to braking with your left foot while also hitting the gas with the right, it's another ball game for sure.
Good luck with the new machine, health to drive Stan
I think living in Minnesota would be cool with all the snow
Works great. Be nice around home
That's a really nice piece of equipment!!
Part 2 to my comment. You said you had 200lbs of washer fluid in the tires. Washer fluid is only 7.6lbs per gal. 50/50 antifreeze is 9.4lbs per gal and a freeze point of -34F. Calcium chloride is 11.3lbs per gallon with 30% by mass has a freeze point of -52F and is biodegradable. But always fill just to the top of the wheel. There is no you have 200lbs of washer fluid and saying the level is that low. With calcium chloride you can get more weight by volume. Good luck with this new to you machine. Hope my 2 comments helped.
the throttle you got there you can twisted rotate the screw on the outside with a handle is it will go faster extend the length of the cable they won't seize up on you can pull out or down if you want to
That's a nice purchase.
I think so too!
That sdlg brakes should stop and hold it when you mash your foot on the throttle just like actually loaders do I mean I ran one that was that model but a little older that did and then a 2 and half yard sdlg that did aswell maybe something faulty if your brakes ain't holding while on throttle
Kubota is a very tough machine.. we used them in mining and beat the hell out of them. Most have 6000 lbs. fork lift masts, rated for 6k lifts more buts get shady..
So the creeper clutch is a decelerator for the transmission but you don't lose rpm of the engine leaving you full power of the hydraulics , For the lifting of the loader arms .
Crap, you guys still have that much freaking snow!!! That sucks. I bet you guys use the crap outa that loader. That is a perfect size. I like it. Alot faster than a skid. Looks like around 15,000 lbs
She's around 10,000lbs but with the xtra weight in the tires around 10,800lbs. Our snow has melted- this was filmed previously.
@@Dirtmonkey oh good deal. Winter is long. April should be melting every thing
@@Dirtmonkey how does it push compared to your older machine. The old ones looks a little bigger?
It will push almost as much as the sledge but its working harder to do that. It handles a 13'6" pusher with a breeze. The sledge runs a 15'6" pusher
@@Dirtmonkey there both pushing a load. Holy cow. Hopefully the kabota will be small enough to use almost like skids. It's a nice machine. You got good stuff to run. Jealous in a good way. 👍
Beet juice is something that they put in tires now too.
Pretty much all loaders have that torque release/slip clutch feature. I use it a lot when I’m loading trucks.
My sledge doesn't have it. Now I know what I was missing.
@@Dirtmonkey It’s fantastic when you are starting to pull forward after getting a bucket full from a pile. You can hold the throttle wide open and sorta slip and control your approach speed to the dump truck and finesse the bucket perfectly into/over the truck bed. It saves a lot of time when you get it down. I’ve never used smaller loaders like that but in large loaders it’s amazing. Smallest loader I run is a cat 980. I’ve always wanted to try a smaller loader out. I’m def impressed with how well the Kubota cut through that hard snow. She did pretty good!
@@Dirtmonkey some of the clutch disconnect were in the loader handel, if it has a button on it I would be looking for a fuse that might be missing or a relay that is missing and has a jumper wire across it.
490 hours is essentially brand new. The tbo times are way higher then they used to be on diesel engines
ery forklift has a creeper clutch all it does is basically kicks it in and out of gear on a forklift you will see 2 brake pedels one creeper clutch and one regular brake
Just curious, is there factory trained equipment techs that help people buy equipment in your area? I worked at a CAT dealer for several years on compact equipment and a short time at a Bobcat dealer. Now I have been at a Kubota dealer for several years and now have the highest certification they offer. It's annoying seeing how people get burned on used equipment. I know I would help people for a small fee.
Stan nice buy as I said before and especially in todays market I think you said around 55 grand👍 on another subject I haven’t seen Sam the grease gun man in a video lately
Actually it was $45 G. It was used. I tried buying a new one but they were sold out until 2023 and that was from mid part of last year. Sam has been helping on other projects- but hes still around.
@@Dirtmonkey even better for that price I don't need it but for that price would of bought it
Fleet Farm the Man Barn!
Hey good morning Stan I think we’re all dying to see more videos with the I 530 to see how great she is in that snow!!!! Any chance you can have more Vids on her in the pipeline?????
Own the 630 unit 2 years now only things I have to complain creaper clutch is insufficient. Lights could have been led and finally I absolutely hate how much slip you get with tires I recommend looking into snow tires but it does move snow like a tank
we grooved the tires and have no slippage issues with them.
@@Dirtmonkey we did same and still slips not a ton but much more than are wacker neuson WL60 that has same tires
I think Kubota is a top line machine
After running this one I would have to agree
Creeper clutch 👍
So, they came up with a marketing term for under-powered farm tractor hydraulics that only allow you to perform one action at a time, like on all the farm tractors. Real heavy equipment like backhoes and track hoes don't have this problem because their hydraulics are proper. Like Stanley says in the video, older farm tractors only allowed you to do one motion with the hydraulics at a time because the way they were plumbed or they weren't powerful enough to do more than one motion, so you could only pull the boom and then after pulling it then you could curl the bucket, instead of like on a backhoe or trackhoe you can do both motions at the same time. With fluid in the tires, would that do anything to make it more dangerous to tram it on the hard road? Would it kill the gas mileage?
I have the og version of the this loader I love it!
Hope it's good to you Stan!
Glad to hear that 👊 I hope so too
@@Dirtmonkey thing is a little tank!
they use to put Sodium chloride liquid in tires but it would eat the rims
Filling tires with fluid definitely helps we use to fill tires with water at sand plant on our loader makes big difference in traction
Anyone else notice that blue charger stop right behind Stan backing down the loader from the trailer?
That looks like a handy little machine.
AG tractors have since switched to using Beet Juice for ballast. Sticky mess
Stan the man, we fill our tires with washer fluid too, works great, never had a problem. Tsc sells a air to water adapter for like 8 bucks, use a electric sump pump and a 5 gal pail.
Your brother from another pollack mother