Some pics of this years teak thinning

Banjo picker · February 23, 2019, 07:14:03 PM

I like the way you do that teak. Sell what needs to be cut for a maximum return as you do a TSI for the rest. Banjo

Riwaka · February 24, 2019, 05:21:17 AM

The grapples with rotators I have seen on dig bucket capable excavators have had solenoid hydraulic valve (mounted on the front stick) to do two functions. A wire cable ran back to the cab to a switch to operate the solenoid valve.
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They tried to leave the stick hydraulic ram alone.

If there was a spare valve in the excavator's main valve bank that was used or a foot pedal control for the rotator and extra piping. (fairly big expense)
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Might add-on to your quick hitch to put a rotator pin mount.
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teakwood · February 24, 2019, 07:40:57 AM

Quote from: Riwaka on February 24, 2019, 05:21:17 AMIf there was a spare valve in the excavator's main valve bank that was used or a foot pedal control for the rotator and extra piping. (fairly big expense) Pedal valve

I already have the whole system on the excavator, the pedal, the valves, hammer/sheer piping. now i connected the grapple open/close function by bypassing the bucket cyl. if i find a rotator i would connect the rotating function over the foot pedal.
But i'm not looking very hard, i have about 3 loads left this year and then it will be 3years wait before the next thinning, so i deal with it in 3 years. the mine permit is hopefully given to me within months so who knows in 3 years there will be more machines available or at least i will have the finances to buy whatever i need. I think my old 540A skidder will need to be replaced also for the next thinning.