It's at 50-60% throttle and in the high flow setting (up to 27gpm). If I had to guess id thinks it's at about 14+ gpm...but I'm no hydraulics engineer.
@RebeccaRiordan4 ай бұрын
Awesome machine.
@RebeccaRiordan4 ай бұрын
Great job avoiding the granite!
@RebeccaRiordan4 ай бұрын
Awesome Machine! Love it 😍
@tonymcveigh87894 ай бұрын
No safety guards
@NuDig554 ай бұрын
??..1/2" polycarbonate on the front of the cab...not certain what you are referencing
@andrewr21474 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I did this same thing for my old Bobcat S650 a couple years ago. Recently bought a TB260 that looks just like yours (canopy) but with a few more love marks. Currently trying to make it look new again, and may build another lexan screen like this. Any thoughts or advice after building yours? Anything you would change?
@NuDig554 ай бұрын
No problem! Nice..was way less costly than other options. Sweet, the TB260 is great!! Love marks are good 😃 Some advice, yeah, I would skip the lower portion in polycarbonate and go with something like steel or aluminum, which ever is less costly. The lower portion just gets kicked by my boots...I left the plastic protection film on the poly and it doesn't look that great. Another piece of advice, spend extra for the double sided Abrasion Resistant. I find myself wanting to clean the surface but not wanting to scratch the plastic. I would also cover the plastic when not in use...essentially keep away from the sun, unless you also get UV resistant.
@andrewr21474 ай бұрын
@@NuDig55 Yeah, I was thinking I may skip the bottom part altogether. Could extend the top piece another inch or two, but I think that would provide 95% of the coverage which is 1000% better than nothing. Naturally it will get scratched, so I'm not worried about scratches or fading. If it got to the point that it was annoying, I would just replace it. I don't even have a mulcher for the excavator, but I had a decent chunk of wood fly by my head when I was breaking some branches, so I think this is a good idea even without a mulcher! Cheers from Florida!
@user-ji1vc5qr6p5 ай бұрын
just like a chinsaw😀
@NuDig555 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@NuDig555 ай бұрын
36" Disc mulcher in action falling a tree. Hope you enjoy!
@mcpiddler11355 ай бұрын
Nice machine you have there!
@NuDig555 ай бұрын
Thank you!!...the TB260 has been putting in some work for me!
@mcpiddler11356 ай бұрын
I'm curious as to how your poly has held up for a year. If you red this, please respond. Good job!
@NuDig556 ай бұрын
Held up well! Has been covered when not in use which helps keep it from getting UV damaged. It has taken some direct hits from wood that has been flung from the disc mulcher and hasn't cracked, dented, or otherwise damaged the poly. I will say that since I didn't get the MR coating I do notice some very faint lines on the surface when I look closely. I don't notice them when sitting on the seat. I left the poly on the excavator this last transport from jobsite back to the yard, ~70 highway miles, and didn't notice any deformation or damage to the poly.
@AdamNinnemann7 ай бұрын
I run the 48” rut on a link-belt 135 Very impressive head
@NuDig558 ай бұрын
Making chips fly!
@kills45610 ай бұрын
That would be nice but the way that thing throws stuff vs my drum mulcher the fecon no way i could use that most places especially close to houses lol seems to work quick though
@NuDig5510 ай бұрын
Hit it right on the head...great for some areas and not great for others. Agree on the quick work part.
@user-rv1dz4fb1d11 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for posting. I am looking at a 36" mulched too and have the same model EX you have, so this was great to see it working with the Rut. I am in an area which has a lot of already downed trees and brush piles as well. Do you have any experience mulching piles of evergreen and downed trees? Thanks for the info!
@NuDig5511 ай бұрын
Thank you! Tak + Mulcher = getting stuff done! Great combo! Yes, mostly pine trees and pine tree tops. I can say that the weight of the material you're mulching plays a huge part in how it reacts to the disc. The disc at operating speed will throw lighter weight material everywhere and yes, back at the cab, regardless of angle of disc. Conversely, heavier material will stay in place until it becomes lighter and then will be flung. This mulcher prefers mulching a standing tree or brush. Haven't really had an opportunity to mulch material into soft ground since I have only worked with this combo in granite. Hope this helps.
@user-rv1dz4fb1d11 ай бұрын
That was very helpful, thank you. It sounds like it is as I expected and it may not be exactly what I need, but can't afford the one I really need. I bet there are a lot of people in that boat with me. @@NuDig55
@NuDig5511 ай бұрын
@@user-rv1dz4fb1d I did a lot of research like I'm sure you are doing right now and even talked with industry professionals. I found that disc mulchers are more efficient at chewing through material compared to drum mulchers. Price wise, Rut Mfg aside, there is generally a reduced price for a disc mulcher, but not much. Would not recommend a disc mulcher for working close to windows or similar.
@user-rv1dz4fb1d11 ай бұрын
For the money, this Mulcher seems to do a great job, and I think it is probably the best deal in the mulching line up for excavators. Thank you for the videos@@NuDig55
@ericrogers1913 Жыл бұрын
Good to finally see a video of one of these mulchers being used in some nasty terrain
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Makes me anxious when I spin that disc up and start sweeping in a bush! Do my best to inspect prior to mulching but sometimes there is too much material to see through. Find it best when I take a layer away at a time.
@ericrogers1913 Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 looks like you were very careful with it. I have the same excavator and looking closely at one of these mulchers. Will be working around some bedrock. Seems like a perfect size for it.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@@ericrogers1913 nice! A few things to consider, be prepared to enlarge the eyelet on the mount for where the 1.25" pin is inserted, if you're using a manual quick coupler. RUT Mfg was very accommodating but will need some convincing on the inlet & outlet line sizes. Recommend purchasing the male and female hydraulic quick couplers, that mount on machine, from them if you don't have them already. If you're in Northern California I can do a demo for you...
@ericrogers1913 Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 appreciate the info. Unfortunately I am in NY or I would take you up on the demonstration.
@csthompson12 Жыл бұрын
So what is this extra line used for?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Good question. The case drain is intended to act as an un-pressurized conduit from any hydraulic motor mounted at the end of the stick back to the equipment's hydraulic tank. Hydraulic motors, depending on type, will have hydraulic oil blow past the "cylinder" and end up in the case of the hydraulic motor. This conduit is intended to allow for a path back to the tank rather than get "stuck" in the motor and cause failure.
@nathanscott7910 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the content but for me the background music is a little distracting and a little annoying. I'm sure most people don't mind it so go with what works.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! I too like some videos with minimal to no music, only machine noise. Will consider for future vids.
@troymeredith9528 Жыл бұрын
Did a good job .well done.I would personally take it off and make a template out of some ply to make your next one if you break the one that’s on it.mulching can be hazardous as your well aware.I am sure.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! Another viewer made the same one. Maybe with the next I will make a template. You are not joking, this mulcher head can throw some material. Very happy with the setup. I've seen other setups without a shield and looked very sketchy.
@troymeredith9528 Жыл бұрын
@NuDig55 how do you like the Takeuchi .and has it been reliable.i work for a hire company here in Oz and have quite a bit to do with Cat machinery and i dont like what i see coming through any more.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@@troymeredith9528 Oz? Only 78hours on the unit and all good so far. I like the direct hydraulic controls over the electronic over hydraulic controls. The upper unit spin rate ramps up quick which is nice. I looked at the Cat 306 and thought was ok but not for $40k over what I paid for the TB260.
@troymeredith9528 Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 Australia mate ,I like the new gen cats but there is just too much crap that can go wrong.the 306 is a tuff little machine and can lift a lot of weight.very expensive to get it with tilt QH and aux piping .40 k would get you a power tilt quick hitch for the price difference to a cat.looking at Takeuchi TB350 for my self ,but I am not having any luck saving any money at the moment.
@richcain64 Жыл бұрын
thats the same problem I had with my Rutt, plus they left out the big O ring where the motor attaches. Rutt was good about it they sent a truck picked it up brought it back and replaced the motor, no additional expense to me so I highly recommend them.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, kinda frustrating but glad it was an easy fix. Bummer about the O ring. What happened without the O ring? Did oil gush out or something?
@mattlattanzi1289 Жыл бұрын
Your hydraulic reservoir level window looks completely empty. Even with all hydraulic cylinders full, you should still see something in that window. What do you think?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely correct! Having only 7hrs on the machine I didn't even think to look at the hyd oil level. I suspect that the mechanics who installed the case drain had to partially drain the tank to install ....and forgot to replace! In subsequent vids I had to replenish the oil, at dealerships expense, and is now something that I regularly check. Good eye!
@mattlattanzi1289 Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 I’ve got your back brother. I bought a brand new TB 250 years ago and have zero complaints,absolutely none. I’ll never have to replace this machine just by taking care of it. I know how it feels, the excitement of owning a fine piece of equipment like you’ve got there. Cheers, Matt
@slamsshenanigans2296 Жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
In northern California
@slamsshenanigans2296 Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 thought it looked familiar, I’m basically due north of Yosemite
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@@slamsshenanigans2296 Very nice, love that area.
@timberdoodles4647 Жыл бұрын
I would like to try one of these some day, I run a mulching head on a drum and a bush hog type but much heavier duty. I've seen this style used where they clip the tree off at the base then feed the but end of the tree into the disk at ground level and it just shreds it, Have you tried this method yet? as opposed to the top down method?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Hi Timberdoodles! I wondered about that method as well. I have tried mulching a tree that was cut down and resting on a pile of other trees/brush and did fine. The area I work in is littered with granite boulders and keeps me from mulching directly on ground. I will say that the mass of the tree impacts the mulching performance. This spring I will do some testing and post a video. Great question!
@timberdoodles4647 Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 I'm up in Maine and know all about rocks, glacial till. Its rare to fine a area that doesn't have rocks.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@@timberdoodles4647 I know that type of environment! Sometimes can be real tricky to maneuver the machine into the right spot with all that rock. Never been in that part of the Country but sounds familiar.
@jdaino1 Жыл бұрын
I can not find this kit but I need one
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@jdaino1 Hi, contact a Takeuchi dealer and have them hook you up. The kits are in the $2500 range. I had the dealer install as that was the best option for me at that time. Hope this helps. If the the northern California region I suggest contacting Global Machinery West @Globalmachinerywest
@jdmrecycling7399 Жыл бұрын
WHAT IS THE BLADE CARRIER FOR?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Can't say exactly...haven't used it yet! I believe it will produce a different "chip" and is designed for more of a softer and/or grassy material. Hope this helps.
@aldimore Жыл бұрын
Looks like you replace the mulching disk with the blade carrier to turn it into a heavy duty mower.
@BlueFinCNC Жыл бұрын
Do you know if the hydraulic motor in that is fixed displacement or variable? Watched you tightening the leaking hoses, but couldn't see the motor good enough to see a pressure sensor on it.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Can't say. Next time I'm around the machine I will take a couple photos and see if I can post or send to you. If you need an immediate answer then I suggest reaching out directly to @RutMFG
@diomaranover7045 Жыл бұрын
Amazing machine Congratulations..
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Diomar! Was such a challenge to find a machine and happy I landed on this one.
@mattlattanzi1289 Жыл бұрын
And by the way, your instincts were excellent picking that machine. There really isn’t anything out there that’s more reliable than Takeuchi!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@@mattlattanzi1289 Thank you! That's saying a lot! Was between this machine and a Yanmar. Hydraulic flow rate on the Tak made the decision easier...not to mention availability.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
A quick vid showing the Takeuchi TB260 and RutMFG Disc Mulcher in action against some brush over some granite. Hope you enjoy, was a nailbiter when I was doing the work...really didn't feel like hitting that granite!!!
@RutMFG Жыл бұрын
Thank you for reviewing our Disc Mulcher! We would love to use some of this footage to show customers our attachments in use. Would you be willing to send this video to us?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@RutMFG, no problem...more where that came from! That's a great idea. When I was researching options I must've watched every video I could find on the Disc Mulcher at least twice. Feel free to e-mail me at the e-mail address in KZread and we can work out the details. Thanks for reaching out!
@RutMFG Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 I can't seem to find your email. Do you have a Gmail address that I could contact you at?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@RutMFG, email sent to your sales address
@srmcontracting Жыл бұрын
Nice video, smart move checking all the hoses after finding that loose one.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, was a surprise to me that they would send the unit with loose connections!
@davebishskier Жыл бұрын
Is that a 12000 lb matching. Wondering how the 36” would work on on my cat 305
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
About that...around 12300 without the mulcher head. A couple things to consider, the mulcher has some weight to it...suspect around 800-1000 lbs. Take a look at the Cat 305 charts to see if it's rated for that kinda weight over the front and side. I know that with my TB260, which is more of a conventional tail swing, reaching out as far as it will reach to the side, I can mulch but I shouldn't make a sudden movements cause the back of machine will pick up enough to cause the head to lower...just something to consider. Another thing is the flow rate. Not certain what the Cat 305 is rated for but the TB260 high flow setting of 27gpm works well with this mulcher for any pine 6"-. Anything larger than that and I have to lift off of the cut and let the head spool up for another hit or I have to slowly lower the disc onto the tree. I know that RutMfg will size the hydraulic motor to your unit which should ensure it will work as efficiently as possible. I have more videos coming of this combo in action, stay tuned! Hope this helps!
@OverlandUnlimited Жыл бұрын
Great content!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome attachment and can't wait to show you what it can do in upcoming videos. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching!
@particularlybad Жыл бұрын
I'm very pleased with mine, on a lighter machine. The blade carrier is great at dense sapling growth that the disc would just lay down. Or rough mowing over slopes/banks. If you clean much fenceline with it, go a head and order a seal kit. Stray barbed wire is the enemy. My pin was super tight too...quick reamer and good to go. Thanks for the vid.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
@@particularlybad Good points! And great advice on the seal kit. About how much are those kits? Yes, my pin is super tight as well! I will try to ream it out.
@particularlybad Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 iirc around $150
@thepragmatic6383 Жыл бұрын
You have a very nice machine in your hands, would you like to exchange it with mine? My excavator is an old Kubota KX61-2 from 2002, which I bought used in 2014. Since I live in Quebec, I added a homemade cab, in order to at least cut myself off from the freezing wind in winter. Before cutting the polycarbonate, I had cut the pieces out of a half-inch plywood which I then used as a template for the final polycarbonate cuts. I preferred being able to adjust my cuts on affordable plywood rather than the much more expensive polycarbonate sheets.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
So very kind of you to offer me a trade😀 Awesome, would like to see what you made, may be interested in some side shields. In California the weather is moderate and feel that clothing can take care of a majority of conditions I will encounter. Rain may give me see challenges! Great idea!! Didn't think of that!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
A fun but necessary project. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching!!!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Nice to get one in the works! Hope you enjoy!
@michaelholland8969 Жыл бұрын
It was my understanding that initial break in is 50 hours. This is basically an oil and filter change. If you track a lot, keep the final drive oil changed more often than they recommend! It takes very little gear oil. The TB260 is an awesome machine!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Will take another look at the manual. Hey, for your final drives, what gear oil do you use?
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Some warmup workouts for the Takeuchi TB260 during the initial 100hr break-in period! Enjoy!
@michaelholland8969 Жыл бұрын
Nice machine! Does yours have two speed? I always found rabbit mode to fast on rough ground, it really shook the cab! I really like the TB260 well built! Not sure what they are selling for now, everything has went up! I was told that the TAG coupler is not reversible, I need to experiment. Enjoy your new machine!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yep, has two speeds and yes, in rabbit mode the canopy gets a little shaky. If you can find one they certainly aren't giving them away! If you're in the market then suggest jumping on any opportunity. Looking at the Tag coupler I am not seeing a way to reverse mount an attachment.
@michaelholland8969 Жыл бұрын
@@NuDig55 I'm going to try to pull the pins and reverse it. I will report back on how that goes. It would be handy on basement walls. They are hard to find in this market! Not sure the wait time when ordering one.
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Ahhh, I see... interested in hearing how that goes. Was looking another manufacturer before purchasing the Takeuchi and the dealer for that manufacturer told me it was an estimated 6 month lead time!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy. More vids coming!
@NuDig55 Жыл бұрын
Super excited to have this machine. Enjoy the journey with me...
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Is that tb260 running at 27 GPM? Seems less
It's at 50-60% throttle and in the high flow setting (up to 27gpm). If I had to guess id thinks it's at about 14+ gpm...but I'm no hydraulics engineer.
Awesome machine.
Great job avoiding the granite!
Awesome Machine! Love it 😍
No safety guards
??..1/2" polycarbonate on the front of the cab...not certain what you are referencing
Thanks for the video. I did this same thing for my old Bobcat S650 a couple years ago. Recently bought a TB260 that looks just like yours (canopy) but with a few more love marks. Currently trying to make it look new again, and may build another lexan screen like this. Any thoughts or advice after building yours? Anything you would change?
No problem! Nice..was way less costly than other options. Sweet, the TB260 is great!! Love marks are good 😃 Some advice, yeah, I would skip the lower portion in polycarbonate and go with something like steel or aluminum, which ever is less costly. The lower portion just gets kicked by my boots...I left the plastic protection film on the poly and it doesn't look that great. Another piece of advice, spend extra for the double sided Abrasion Resistant. I find myself wanting to clean the surface but not wanting to scratch the plastic. I would also cover the plastic when not in use...essentially keep away from the sun, unless you also get UV resistant.
@@NuDig55 Yeah, I was thinking I may skip the bottom part altogether. Could extend the top piece another inch or two, but I think that would provide 95% of the coverage which is 1000% better than nothing. Naturally it will get scratched, so I'm not worried about scratches or fading. If it got to the point that it was annoying, I would just replace it. I don't even have a mulcher for the excavator, but I had a decent chunk of wood fly by my head when I was breaking some branches, so I think this is a good idea even without a mulcher! Cheers from Florida!
just like a chinsaw😀
Exactly!
36" Disc mulcher in action falling a tree. Hope you enjoy!
Nice machine you have there!
Thank you!!...the TB260 has been putting in some work for me!
I'm curious as to how your poly has held up for a year. If you red this, please respond. Good job!
Held up well! Has been covered when not in use which helps keep it from getting UV damaged. It has taken some direct hits from wood that has been flung from the disc mulcher and hasn't cracked, dented, or otherwise damaged the poly. I will say that since I didn't get the MR coating I do notice some very faint lines on the surface when I look closely. I don't notice them when sitting on the seat. I left the poly on the excavator this last transport from jobsite back to the yard, ~70 highway miles, and didn't notice any deformation or damage to the poly.
I run the 48” rut on a link-belt 135 Very impressive head
Making chips fly!
That would be nice but the way that thing throws stuff vs my drum mulcher the fecon no way i could use that most places especially close to houses lol seems to work quick though
Hit it right on the head...great for some areas and not great for others. Agree on the quick work part.
Great video, thanks for posting. I am looking at a 36" mulched too and have the same model EX you have, so this was great to see it working with the Rut. I am in an area which has a lot of already downed trees and brush piles as well. Do you have any experience mulching piles of evergreen and downed trees? Thanks for the info!
Thank you! Tak + Mulcher = getting stuff done! Great combo! Yes, mostly pine trees and pine tree tops. I can say that the weight of the material you're mulching plays a huge part in how it reacts to the disc. The disc at operating speed will throw lighter weight material everywhere and yes, back at the cab, regardless of angle of disc. Conversely, heavier material will stay in place until it becomes lighter and then will be flung. This mulcher prefers mulching a standing tree or brush. Haven't really had an opportunity to mulch material into soft ground since I have only worked with this combo in granite. Hope this helps.
That was very helpful, thank you. It sounds like it is as I expected and it may not be exactly what I need, but can't afford the one I really need. I bet there are a lot of people in that boat with me. @@NuDig55
@@user-rv1dz4fb1d I did a lot of research like I'm sure you are doing right now and even talked with industry professionals. I found that disc mulchers are more efficient at chewing through material compared to drum mulchers. Price wise, Rut Mfg aside, there is generally a reduced price for a disc mulcher, but not much. Would not recommend a disc mulcher for working close to windows or similar.
For the money, this Mulcher seems to do a great job, and I think it is probably the best deal in the mulching line up for excavators. Thank you for the videos@@NuDig55
Good to finally see a video of one of these mulchers being used in some nasty terrain
Makes me anxious when I spin that disc up and start sweeping in a bush! Do my best to inspect prior to mulching but sometimes there is too much material to see through. Find it best when I take a layer away at a time.
@@NuDig55 looks like you were very careful with it. I have the same excavator and looking closely at one of these mulchers. Will be working around some bedrock. Seems like a perfect size for it.
@@ericrogers1913 nice! A few things to consider, be prepared to enlarge the eyelet on the mount for where the 1.25" pin is inserted, if you're using a manual quick coupler. RUT Mfg was very accommodating but will need some convincing on the inlet & outlet line sizes. Recommend purchasing the male and female hydraulic quick couplers, that mount on machine, from them if you don't have them already. If you're in Northern California I can do a demo for you...
@@NuDig55 appreciate the info. Unfortunately I am in NY or I would take you up on the demonstration.
So what is this extra line used for?
Good question. The case drain is intended to act as an un-pressurized conduit from any hydraulic motor mounted at the end of the stick back to the equipment's hydraulic tank. Hydraulic motors, depending on type, will have hydraulic oil blow past the "cylinder" and end up in the case of the hydraulic motor. This conduit is intended to allow for a path back to the tank rather than get "stuck" in the motor and cause failure.
Enjoyed the content but for me the background music is a little distracting and a little annoying. I'm sure most people don't mind it so go with what works.
Thank you for the feedback! I too like some videos with minimal to no music, only machine noise. Will consider for future vids.
Did a good job .well done.I would personally take it off and make a template out of some ply to make your next one if you break the one that’s on it.mulching can be hazardous as your well aware.I am sure.
Great suggestion! Another viewer made the same one. Maybe with the next I will make a template. You are not joking, this mulcher head can throw some material. Very happy with the setup. I've seen other setups without a shield and looked very sketchy.
@NuDig55 how do you like the Takeuchi .and has it been reliable.i work for a hire company here in Oz and have quite a bit to do with Cat machinery and i dont like what i see coming through any more.
@@troymeredith9528 Oz? Only 78hours on the unit and all good so far. I like the direct hydraulic controls over the electronic over hydraulic controls. The upper unit spin rate ramps up quick which is nice. I looked at the Cat 306 and thought was ok but not for $40k over what I paid for the TB260.
@@NuDig55 Australia mate ,I like the new gen cats but there is just too much crap that can go wrong.the 306 is a tuff little machine and can lift a lot of weight.very expensive to get it with tilt QH and aux piping .40 k would get you a power tilt quick hitch for the price difference to a cat.looking at Takeuchi TB350 for my self ,but I am not having any luck saving any money at the moment.
thats the same problem I had with my Rutt, plus they left out the big O ring where the motor attaches. Rutt was good about it they sent a truck picked it up brought it back and replaced the motor, no additional expense to me so I highly recommend them.
Yeah, kinda frustrating but glad it was an easy fix. Bummer about the O ring. What happened without the O ring? Did oil gush out or something?
Your hydraulic reservoir level window looks completely empty. Even with all hydraulic cylinders full, you should still see something in that window. What do you think?
You are absolutely correct! Having only 7hrs on the machine I didn't even think to look at the hyd oil level. I suspect that the mechanics who installed the case drain had to partially drain the tank to install ....and forgot to replace! In subsequent vids I had to replenish the oil, at dealerships expense, and is now something that I regularly check. Good eye!
@@NuDig55 I’ve got your back brother. I bought a brand new TB 250 years ago and have zero complaints,absolutely none. I’ll never have to replace this machine just by taking care of it. I know how it feels, the excitement of owning a fine piece of equipment like you’ve got there. Cheers, Matt
Where are you located?
In northern California
@@NuDig55 thought it looked familiar, I’m basically due north of Yosemite
@@slamsshenanigans2296 Very nice, love that area.
I would like to try one of these some day, I run a mulching head on a drum and a bush hog type but much heavier duty. I've seen this style used where they clip the tree off at the base then feed the but end of the tree into the disk at ground level and it just shreds it, Have you tried this method yet? as opposed to the top down method?
Hi Timberdoodles! I wondered about that method as well. I have tried mulching a tree that was cut down and resting on a pile of other trees/brush and did fine. The area I work in is littered with granite boulders and keeps me from mulching directly on ground. I will say that the mass of the tree impacts the mulching performance. This spring I will do some testing and post a video. Great question!
@@NuDig55 I'm up in Maine and know all about rocks, glacial till. Its rare to fine a area that doesn't have rocks.
@@timberdoodles4647 I know that type of environment! Sometimes can be real tricky to maneuver the machine into the right spot with all that rock. Never been in that part of the Country but sounds familiar.
I can not find this kit but I need one
@jdaino1 Hi, contact a Takeuchi dealer and have them hook you up. The kits are in the $2500 range. I had the dealer install as that was the best option for me at that time. Hope this helps. If the the northern California region I suggest contacting Global Machinery West @Globalmachinerywest
WHAT IS THE BLADE CARRIER FOR?
Can't say exactly...haven't used it yet! I believe it will produce a different "chip" and is designed for more of a softer and/or grassy material. Hope this helps.
Looks like you replace the mulching disk with the blade carrier to turn it into a heavy duty mower.
Do you know if the hydraulic motor in that is fixed displacement or variable? Watched you tightening the leaking hoses, but couldn't see the motor good enough to see a pressure sensor on it.
Can't say. Next time I'm around the machine I will take a couple photos and see if I can post or send to you. If you need an immediate answer then I suggest reaching out directly to @RutMFG
Amazing machine Congratulations..
Thanks Diomar! Was such a challenge to find a machine and happy I landed on this one.
And by the way, your instincts were excellent picking that machine. There really isn’t anything out there that’s more reliable than Takeuchi!
@@mattlattanzi1289 Thank you! That's saying a lot! Was between this machine and a Yanmar. Hydraulic flow rate on the Tak made the decision easier...not to mention availability.
A quick vid showing the Takeuchi TB260 and RutMFG Disc Mulcher in action against some brush over some granite. Hope you enjoy, was a nailbiter when I was doing the work...really didn't feel like hitting that granite!!!
Thank you for reviewing our Disc Mulcher! We would love to use some of this footage to show customers our attachments in use. Would you be willing to send this video to us?
@RutMFG, no problem...more where that came from! That's a great idea. When I was researching options I must've watched every video I could find on the Disc Mulcher at least twice. Feel free to e-mail me at the e-mail address in KZread and we can work out the details. Thanks for reaching out!
@@NuDig55 I can't seem to find your email. Do you have a Gmail address that I could contact you at?
@RutMFG, email sent to your sales address
Nice video, smart move checking all the hoses after finding that loose one.
Yeah, was a surprise to me that they would send the unit with loose connections!
Is that a 12000 lb matching. Wondering how the 36” would work on on my cat 305
About that...around 12300 without the mulcher head. A couple things to consider, the mulcher has some weight to it...suspect around 800-1000 lbs. Take a look at the Cat 305 charts to see if it's rated for that kinda weight over the front and side. I know that with my TB260, which is more of a conventional tail swing, reaching out as far as it will reach to the side, I can mulch but I shouldn't make a sudden movements cause the back of machine will pick up enough to cause the head to lower...just something to consider. Another thing is the flow rate. Not certain what the Cat 305 is rated for but the TB260 high flow setting of 27gpm works well with this mulcher for any pine 6"-. Anything larger than that and I have to lift off of the cut and let the head spool up for another hit or I have to slowly lower the disc onto the tree. I know that RutMfg will size the hydraulic motor to your unit which should ensure it will work as efficiently as possible. I have more videos coming of this combo in action, stay tuned! Hope this helps!
Great content!
This is an awesome attachment and can't wait to show you what it can do in upcoming videos. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching!
I'm very pleased with mine, on a lighter machine. The blade carrier is great at dense sapling growth that the disc would just lay down. Or rough mowing over slopes/banks. If you clean much fenceline with it, go a head and order a seal kit. Stray barbed wire is the enemy. My pin was super tight too...quick reamer and good to go. Thanks for the vid.
@@particularlybad Good points! And great advice on the seal kit. About how much are those kits? Yes, my pin is super tight as well! I will try to ream it out.
@@NuDig55 iirc around $150
You have a very nice machine in your hands, would you like to exchange it with mine? My excavator is an old Kubota KX61-2 from 2002, which I bought used in 2014. Since I live in Quebec, I added a homemade cab, in order to at least cut myself off from the freezing wind in winter. Before cutting the polycarbonate, I had cut the pieces out of a half-inch plywood which I then used as a template for the final polycarbonate cuts. I preferred being able to adjust my cuts on affordable plywood rather than the much more expensive polycarbonate sheets.
So very kind of you to offer me a trade😀 Awesome, would like to see what you made, may be interested in some side shields. In California the weather is moderate and feel that clothing can take care of a majority of conditions I will encounter. Rain may give me see challenges! Great idea!! Didn't think of that!
A fun but necessary project. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching!
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching!!!
Nice to get one in the works! Hope you enjoy!
It was my understanding that initial break in is 50 hours. This is basically an oil and filter change. If you track a lot, keep the final drive oil changed more often than they recommend! It takes very little gear oil. The TB260 is an awesome machine!
Will take another look at the manual. Hey, for your final drives, what gear oil do you use?
Some warmup workouts for the Takeuchi TB260 during the initial 100hr break-in period! Enjoy!
Nice machine! Does yours have two speed? I always found rabbit mode to fast on rough ground, it really shook the cab! I really like the TB260 well built! Not sure what they are selling for now, everything has went up! I was told that the TAG coupler is not reversible, I need to experiment. Enjoy your new machine!
Thank you! Yep, has two speeds and yes, in rabbit mode the canopy gets a little shaky. If you can find one they certainly aren't giving them away! If you're in the market then suggest jumping on any opportunity. Looking at the Tag coupler I am not seeing a way to reverse mount an attachment.
@@NuDig55 I'm going to try to pull the pins and reverse it. I will report back on how that goes. It would be handy on basement walls. They are hard to find in this market! Not sure the wait time when ordering one.
Ahhh, I see... interested in hearing how that goes. Was looking another manufacturer before purchasing the Takeuchi and the dealer for that manufacturer told me it was an estimated 6 month lead time!
Enjoy. More vids coming!
Super excited to have this machine. Enjoy the journey with me...