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hydraulics shutdown when tilted

1 ton excavator loses all hydraulics functions when tilted forward, The picture shows it at about 6 degrees when hydraulics stopped. Thought it was due to the horizontal tank out line being too high. Opened up the tank and put a window on the access port. The hydraulic filter is inside about half way between the front and back, so it seems like it should get enough flow. It has a rocker switch to disable hydraulics. Wondering if it has a tilt switch that disables hydraulics? The hydraulic oil tank seems to have a lot of bubbles, is that normal? Anyone have experience with this issue?

u/solar4050 — 14 hours ago

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Tinding reliable attachments for my Chinese mini excavator

I bought a Chinese mini excavator last year and love it. Now I need attachments ; Buckets, a hydraulic thumb, an auger, and maybe a ripper. I have looked for compatible attachments on Amazon, AliExpress, and Alibaba. Many are listed as universal fit but I am not sure they will work with my machine's pin spacing and hydraulic flow. For those who own Chinese mini excavators, where do you buy attachments that actually fit? Did you have to modify anything to make them work? I use my machine for landscaping and light digging. I do not want to waste money on attachments that break after a few hours.

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u/Icy_Improvement777 — 24 hours ago

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Need help!! Hose fittings?

Can't find the fitting I need for this. Installing a flow control valve.

I believe it needs to be a swivel m14 x 1.5 (-l08) female light din x 3/8-18 (-06) male npt.

Everywhere I look online I can find this adapter but without the swivel.

Even my local hydraulic shops couldn't source the fitting I need.

u/LowCute9716 — 10 days ago