Rhino 354l Chinese skidder rebuild project

ForestFox · February 28, 2015, 07:44:59 AM

I notice the gear is wiped next to the trans or transfer case on the left side, that looks simple to make. I am not a fan of the metal cab and windows with glass. I would want some heavy screen, so I could see better and be safer in the woods! I'm sure you bought it right, I hope you have fun getting her back in action, best of luck. "Where there is a will, there is a way"! Git er Done................... I admire your initiative.

logman81 · February 28, 2015, 08:36:13 AM

Nash did in fact sell these neat little skidders years ago, call the parts guy there I bet he would know where to get parts. Good luck!

coxy · February 28, 2015, 04:16:24 PM

just go to your Yamaha dealer they should have the parts :D :D 8)

logman81 · February 28, 2015, 05:46:44 PM

Yamaha, junk! That's Japan not Chinese.

coxy · February 28, 2015, 07:24:04 PM

there all junk Japanese ,Chinese same thing :D except brp them Canadians and Australians can make thing run and last ;D ;D ;D

Corley5 · February 28, 2015, 07:46:33 PM

Looks like a labor of love ;) ;D 8)
Can Am ATVs are assembled in Juarez,Mexico and have been since 08. Rotax engines are still made in Austria ;) ;D 8)

lopet · February 28, 2015, 08:14:07 PM

Quote from: coxy on February 28, 2015, 07:24:04 PM
there all junk Japanese ,Chinese same thing :D except brp them Canadians and Australians can make thing run and last ;D ;D ;D

coxy, I think you're comparing apples with pears. :D :D Any bad experience ?

Justify008 · March 04, 2015, 12:34:31 PM

Ya its definitely another project. Unfortunately it seems like I have more of them then I have time available. I still have to mount this picker

On this trailer if it would ever warm up around here

While I'm dealing with fun stuff happening like this

Ed_K · March 04, 2015, 02:43:58 PM

Had the same tire go on the 550 plow truck, ice ball rolled off the bank and broke the valve stem :( .

coxy · March 04, 2015, 11:06:11 PM

must have been flat tire day I had one on the trailer but hauled the skid loader any way only had to go 5miles up the road and it was all snow so all was good

Justify008 · April 07, 2015, 02:08:13 AM

Well she's finally home. 8) 8) . I work with the guy I bought it from so he loaded it up and brought it into work then I hooked to his trailer and brought her home. It seemed heavier then I thought it would be. But that could be because the trailer is a pintle hook I'm use to hauling goosenecks so the extra back and forth could make it seem heavier. What do you guys think it weighs? I'll get some pics tommorrow

logman81 · April 07, 2015, 09:56:53 PM

I'm going to say 10k-12k, looking forward to the pics!

Justify008 · April 12, 2015, 08:38:57 PM

I picked up the winches last night had to roll them onto my truck there heavier then they look. There chain driven and either air or hydraulically operated.

Heres where they mount theres another transfer case with a gear inside there looks like it runs to one winch then from that winch to the other when you engage the shaft from the main transfer case they must both turn and then the air or hydraulics engages or disengages which one you want. One bolts on top and one bolts on the back with pillow block type bearings.

Autocar · April 13, 2015, 05:21:51 PM

Looks like a fun project thanks for scharing.

logman81 · April 13, 2015, 08:25:22 PM

Thanks for the update, following very closely!

tantoy · April 13, 2015, 08:48:19 PM

Iam Currently restoring an old Garrett skidder so I know the fun experience, Good luck with your project and keep up with the posts and pictures, we relay appreciate it!

mad murdock · April 14, 2015, 10:00:54 AM

The engine is more than likely a Chinese version of an Yanmar. A lot of those engines around in machinery and even more in marine applications. Interesting little winch set up in that machine. What is the hp of the engine? Any placard anywhere that shows it?it will be a nice little mach One when you get it going.

logman81 · April 14, 2015, 07:59:55 PM

I wish I had bought one when a dealer near me was selling them.

Justify008 · June 07, 2015, 11:06:12 PM

Well just a little update for those interested had some spare time a couple days ago figured I'd see if I could get the motor to fire before I spent the time fixing anything else. So I pulled the covers off changed the battery jumped the starter solenoid and she wurled right over. Sweet so now I primed the fuel pump went to jump the solenoid again and nothing I'm not getting power out of the solenoid. So have to fix that when I get a chance.

logman81 · June 08, 2015, 07:48:29 AM

Thanks for the update I'm following this as you progress!

Justify008 · June 09, 2015, 12:28:22 PM

Turns out it was just bad connections I took everything apart cleaned it and put it back together. She rolled right over I even got a video of her running on starting fluid . When I get a chance ill post it on youtube and link it here

redprospector · June 09, 2015, 06:45:15 PM

Be careful running it on starting fluid long enough to get a video. That stuff is hard on an engine.

logman81 · June 09, 2015, 08:30:55 PM

Glad you got it going looking forward to the video

Justify008 · November 03, 2015, 11:45:08 AM

Well I finally can say I've made significant enough progress to post again been tinkering on it in my spare time. Got the radiator cleaned out and refilled with coolant only to find out I think it has a leak somewhere ill have to have it tested and find a radiator cap for it. But the big news is I got her fired and running all by herself and I have the video to prove it. If the link works.

https://youtu.be/084Ecb6V6_E