I would've checked the oil in that machine before starting it
@thePFOchannel
3 ай бұрын
I probably should have, but this particular auction includes a short video clip of the engine running on the listing of each of these units. So, it was apparent that they had been prepped for running when they were uncrated. Some other auctions I've seen had the excavators still strapped to a pallet and wrapped with plastic. Clearly unprepped.
@nicholasproietto2500
3 ай бұрын
One reason I bought a car hauler trailer instead of a utility trailer. The latter's ramps are always too steep. Bet from now on he will drive that digger up and down the ramp with the boom/bucket near the ground, to prevent a tip over. Being over anxious to operate a machine can lead to disaster. I know I've been there.
@thePFOchannel
3 ай бұрын
This machine has caused me to completely adjust my understanding of too steep. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but even going off the 3" drop at the edge of the concrete slab feels like it could go over.
@homestead_diy
4 ай бұрын
And those jacks on the trailer worked out great.
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
Yes, those were surely worth the effort.
@TheGlobalTravelr
2 ай бұрын
Thx for the post. I’m picking up my FF12 at the FTW auction and picked up some valuable takeaways of what to do and not do. Thankfully you are safe.
@thePFOchannel
2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help. Have fun and stay safe!
@tomd864
4 ай бұрын
I was yelling at my computer screen NOOOO when you loaded it. Hoped you had learned after that. I keep my boom on the low side and bucket low as possible when on an incline. That way if it starts to tip the bucket will stop it. Good luck, hope you enjoy your new toy. Oh and today I picked up a whole pallet of mini excavator attachments from an auction 75 miles away.
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
I guess it took me two trips on that ramp to learn that lesson. Enjoy those new attachments! I'm shopping for those now, too, but the nearest auction this week is an 18 hour drive. I'll wait...maybe.
@nicholasproietto2500
2 ай бұрын
I don't think backing up the ramp is absolutely necessary as you can put the boom out to counter balance. You notice he didn't tip going up the ramp, probably due to the direction of movement.
@tomd864
2 ай бұрын
@@nicholasproietto2500 to each his own. I simply know that with the boom down hill it will stop me if it teeters forward. And if it does teeter forward the boom can assist helping the machine on up. I attended heavy equipment school in both the army and air force back in the 80's. But I don't remember if that was taught.
@thePFOchannel
2 ай бұрын
@nicholasproietto2500 , I have been thinking about this a LOT! Your close observation seems accurate to me. I, too, think the reason I didn't tip going up the ramp is due to the direction of travel. It was the transition from the inclined ramp to the flat bed that caused the unit to lurch as the center of gravity passed that edge. Going up, the unit lurched towards the flat bed, so no tipping was induced. Going down, however, the lurching was in the downramp direction, which amplified that motion. Now that I know this tendency, I can hang the bucket further out to the up-ramp side to balance out that lurch, as you can see in the followup video where I managed to get it down the ramp without tipping again. The problem is that this logic may only apply to this particular ramp, but nothing steeper. There is certainly some steeper angle where the weight of the bucket extended towards the uphill side is no longer sufficient to prevent tipping. Without knowing that magic angle, I dare not risk any steeper slopes than this trailer ramp without employing the "keep the bucket on the downhill side" advice given by others above.
@philipgrice1026
Ай бұрын
A useful and instructive video. Thank you. It's always a good idea to extend the backhoe arm out to move the center of gravity when dealing with steel slopes and loading ramps. I keep a short but heavy log to grip with the thumb when a slope is extra steep just so I can push the center of gravity even further up the slope. It's always better to tip into a slope than down one. ;-)
@thePFOchannel
Ай бұрын
Thanks. Check out the next video that shows the rest of this story. Your suggestion is exactly how I recovered and proceeded down the ramp. That particular characteristic is only going to surprise me once on this thing.
@WaynesAdventure
Ай бұрын
Great to see you made it back
@thePFOchannel
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I thought I was home free as I pulled up the driveway. The adventure wasn't over!
@joelvanallen6562
4 ай бұрын
Jaw-dropping cliffhanger!!
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
Spoiler alert... I lived! 🤣
@tonyneal428
Ай бұрын
I understand I didn't realize it was required
@thePFOchannel
Ай бұрын
The whole process has been quite a learning experience for me.
@Kingsoupturbo
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the info, looking to buy one on auction soon myself and was thinking of different ways to haul it home!
@thePFOchannel
3 ай бұрын
Good luck with your efforts. So far, having completed the unloading without casualties, I have no regrets.
@Kingsoupturbo
3 ай бұрын
@@thePFOchannel LOL!!!! I appreciate the process of going to auction and seeing the whole thing as well, all useful!
@thePFOchannel
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful. I had no idea what to expect on pick-up day. It was super easy.
@Kingsoupturbo
3 ай бұрын
@@thePFOchannel I have really no idea either! Did the excavator end up being as useful as you hoped?
@thePFOchannel
3 ай бұрын
Yes, so far, I really like it. I'm currently editing the video of my first attempt at moving some dirt. I have a long list of tasks lined up for it around the homestead. It will be interesting to see which it (and I) can do and which it can not.
@homestead_diy
4 ай бұрын
Glad you got one. Man, driving it up the ramp was a bit sketchy too. Looked like you were about to tip over backwards...
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
It definitely feels unstable even though that ramp is not so steep. Now I know to extend the boom out more instead of keeping it tucked in. I just about learned that the really hard way!
@homestead_diy
4 ай бұрын
@@thePFOchannel I think the ramps on my big trailer are steeper than yours. I'd be pretty nervous going up/down with that thing. You did a great job of saving it.
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
I see guys loading them onto those dump trailers that are way higher. No thanks!
@WilliamEnnis4380
4 ай бұрын
What a cliff hanger! Looks like the blade saved your ass. Glad you’re okay.
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
You are absolutely correct! That's the only thing that kept it from going all the way over.
@MacBailey
4 ай бұрын
I saw another vid where the guy turned it over fully onto its back loading a very similar trailer. Good you only went part way. I think the L12s are the better design I have seen. Have not bought one yet but still doing research. Have seen some people put hydraulic filters on them. By the way there is a screen filter INSIDE the hydraulic tank on this model. The general I have seen is tighten everything, change the vegetable engine oil soon and adjust the choke and gas cables, and check track tension. Let us know what the total price is with auction fees, and how you handled state sales tax. Have fun with your new toy.
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
Yes, this L12 has some upgrades that indicate the manufacturer has been paying attention to feedback on the forums from their earlier models. That is why I chose this specific model. The auction yard included their state and local sales tax on the invoice. Both the bid price and the extra fees were taxable. The total amount was just under US$4,900.
@ern48
2 ай бұрын
Nice video on picking up your new mini ex. Is that a 10' or 12' trailer? Thanks!
@thePFOchannel
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! The trailer is a 12' x 6' deck.
@ern48
2 ай бұрын
@@thePFOchannel Thanks. I used to buy, sell and haul heavy equipment at R/B back in the 90s when I worked for public works, always lots of fun.
@thePFOchannel
2 ай бұрын
Cool. Yeah, it is a pretty fun process. Since this excavtor purchase, I've been back to the auction yards three times so far.
@tonyneal428
Ай бұрын
Did you really have to put on a safety vest
@thePFOchannel
Ай бұрын
That was listed on the instruction sheet as a requirement for being on the premises while picking up a unit from that particular auction company. I didn't challenge them on it, so I don't know if they would have chosen to enforce it if I had shown up without one. All employees that I observed while in the yard had either a high visibility vest or a tee shirt in the same color.
@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666
4 ай бұрын
Dont laugh it will dig a hole. As you lurned these small machines can be dangerous if not paying attention. A hydraulic thum is a must for picking up think. A manual thum will do
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
Yes, but just paying attention isn't enough. This thing had my undivided attention as I nearly rolled it off the trailer backward. I need to learn how to use the boom as a counter-balance. I think that particular lesson is pretty well burned into my brain now, but what other mistake is waiting in the shadows? It'll be fun while learning!
@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666
4 ай бұрын
@thePFOchannel it is easy with boom. Put it out and low. When taking off of a trailer. Have bucket close to ramp. Before hitting ground rase up a few inches. A easy thing to remember on blade. If infront of you. You push controls forward. If bade in rear you pull. When digging run motor 1/2 to 3/4. If to jumpy just ideal down a bit. It just take time to get use to machines.
@thePFOchannel
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@jessespad
13 күн бұрын
90 likes and over 10k views...humm, i wonder if you taking editing the best part of the video had anything to do with it? and no comments referring to this, makes me think you delete them.
@thePFOchannel
13 күн бұрын
Why would I delete them? All comments are good comments, as long as they stay family friendly.
@bmexcavation957
2 ай бұрын
I like the trailer upgrades grown up we where always tought to put the ranchet or binder on the driver side when tieing down so you can see them all the time good video you’ll love the machine there fun
@thePFOchannel
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've only used it a few times so far, but I really like it.
@bmexcavation957
2 ай бұрын
@@thePFOchannel I use mine a lot
@tigertoilet2
3 ай бұрын
You could have felt the bearing for heat along the way.
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