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The mini excavator thread
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rockota
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you mean the Redneck Scaffolding?
Not seen anything for a mini... but I use the skid steer bucket for that quite a lot. I'd be curious what you come up wtih...
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gunracer1
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my bush hog makes for a decent scaffold on my skid steer.
WTF?
degenerate at large
sounds like a terrible idea to me, but apparently it exists:
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Stick a flail on the excavator and go trim your trees
WaterH
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Yea, it might be good to have it go on the quick attach. Forks would add some more utility.
sounds like a terrible idea to me, but apparently it exists:
That looks like it will pass OSHA. It also looks like it cost $3,000
WTF?
degenerate at large
well you could use that example as a blueprint for a quick release bucket mount on a set of junkyard pallet forks ( copy of this) and an empty scrap IBC tote cage or this if you wanted to build your own janky one.
Or Copy this if you have pallet forks for tractor or skid steer
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72Pstroke
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There is a local company that makes a quick attach boom mount. It goes in between the two sections of boom and has a quick release setup. It allows you to use skid steer attachments on the end of the first section of boom.
Xboom Coupler | Amulet Manufacturing Company, INC.
Xboom Coupler | Amulet Manufacturing Company, INC.
2big bronco
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That is pretty sweet
arse_sidewards
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That's awesome. 
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And all of a sudden I am reminded of a T handle, mustang skid steer
V30crewcab
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my blade will do that sometimes if I let go of the handle quick under full load.
Black Sabbath
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I was abusing my Chinese 1 ton today and learned something interesting about it.
Ban excavator bump sticks
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smells things
hahahahaI was abusing my Chinese 1 ton today and learned something interesting about it.
WaterH
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I allready have the “Tag” quick attach system on my mini. I need the “female” part of the Tag mount to weld on some kind of platform or forks. Of course they don’t seem to sell them separate. I can probably make it. (It’s pretty simple)
I was abusing my Chinese 1 ton today and learned something interesting about it.
Auto concrete breaker function. Neat
WaterH
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WTF?
degenerate at large
they make that, but it ain't cheap:
TAG Quick Coupler Top Mount or Top Cap
DESCRIPTION UPDATED 11/23 Top Mounts TAG Universal Top Mounting Brackets Are Available In Pin On And Quick Coupler Configurations. These Can Be Customized To Fit Specific Attachments Such As Augers, Hammers And Breakers. SPECS QUICK COUPLER HOOK (WAIN ROY STYLE) PIN PART# LBS LBS CLASS QC27...
www.lecinfo.com
edit: getting better easier to replicate in the hobby shop:
Wain Roy Mounting Bracket– 1/8 yard - 1.25" Pin | eBay
WAIN ROY MOUNTING BRACKET – QC27 COUPLER – 1.25″ PIN. Wain Roy Mounting Bracket – Suits QC27 Coupler – 1.25″ Pin.
www.ebay.com
here's a relatively simplistic design to copy if you were to fab your own:
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mud agitator.Auto concrete breaker function. Neat
WaterH
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I guess I’m shit at searching. I looked for this. But yea, price is stupid. Should be easy to make.they make that, but it ain't cheap:
TAG Quick Coupler Top Mount or Top Cap
DESCRIPTION UPDATED 11/23 Top Mounts TAG Universal Top Mounting Brackets Are Available In Pin On And Quick Coupler Configurations. These Can Be Customized To Fit Specific Attachments Such As Augers, Hammers And Breakers. SPECS QUICK COUPLER HOOK (WAIN ROY STYLE) PIN PART# LBS LBS CLASS QC27...
WTF?
degenerate at large
i added this option in after an edit:
Wain Roy Mounting Bracket– 1/8 yard - 1.25" Pin | eBay
WAIN ROY MOUNTING BRACKET – QC27 COUPLER – 1.25″ PIN. Wain Roy Mounting Bracket – Suits QC27 Coupler – 1.25″ Pin.
www.ebay.com
WaterH
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That’s better, but I still think I could make one for a lot less. I guess if I do the forks thing, I need it heavy duty, but if I’m just making a platform or ladder, it could be quite a bit lighter. (Out of 1/4” stuff)i added this option in after an edit:
Wain Roy Mounting Bracket– 1/8 yard - 1.25" Pin | eBay
WAIN ROY MOUNTING BRACKET – QC27 COUPLER – 1.25″ PIN. Wain Roy Mounting Bracket – Suits QC27 Coupler – 1.25″ Pin.www.ebay.com
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Too bad you’re not closer, I have a shitload of 4140N round bar on the rack from a project long past
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I don't know what this entertains me so much. But it also sucks when it's not intentional. I was digging out a tree stump with the little ripper hook today. It was putting up a fight and every time I'd get underneath it and it'd slip off, I'd have to reach for the "rops" (term used very lightly) so I wouldn't slam my head in to it or get thrown into the boom....but by letting go of the sticks, it would also start bucking. I'm sure it's hilarious to watch.
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Thats gotta be hard on things
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That's the buyer's problem.