I just knew you were gonna unhook that "hose" before you worked on it‼️ Sometimes we all try a little too hard to take short cuts and not take off any more parts than we have to😂😂😂‼️
Mark Mortensen LoL you know me all too well! I work my butt off trying to find the shortest or easiest route on this stuff! As always thanks for watching
arkansas13 LoL that’s a great idea! Thank you! I was happy the belts were finally quiet again, ran it for two weeks and it drove me nuts! Appreciate you watching!
Nice job brother! Here’s something funny. When we reference SAE bolts we say 3/8”, 1/2” etc and they’re actually that size. When we go metric we say the head size instead of the bolt size. Lol
Thank you for the video Brandon. Last week I checked to see if there was a Takeuchi dealer in my area and was really surprised to find there was one, after calling them I learned they don't have any Takeuchi machines, or replacement parts or anyone who ever worked on one. They said I could test a Takeuchi, Great! I asked where and when, Reply: Anytime we're open, you'll just need to drive to West Virginia, Terrific, West Virginia is only about 9 or 10 hours away, I'm no where near any Virginia..
Top Notch Excavating LLC yeah understand the hoses hold it from opening more but come on it’s like an airplane reclining seat lol! Thanks again for watching
hello there fella. great to hear from ya. hope all is well with you and your lady. as always great video bud. stay strong, stay safe out there and take care buddy.
I can say from past experience with squealing belts drive me nuts, I know you keep the machine in good running order and save your self a lot of money doing the work yourself
Kevin Lewis I try too! Yeah I ran it for two weeks with the belt screaming away couldn’t take it anymore. I really to try to keep them up and make them last. Thanks again for watching
Lines, Hoses, Tubes, Conveyance device, Anything goes these days. How dare you assume their preferred pronoun is "Hose" lol! Very nice work, sir! You keep saying you're not a mechanic but you're better than a lot of people out there! Dont' sell yourself short! I'm sure JasonDoesntVideoALot will appreciate those new belts when he buys that from you! Thanks for the vidja!
burningdinosaurs LoL just call them whatever! Water cooler hoses thingys! Well thanks if it’s to complicated I’m out! Yes I’m sure Jason will be happy! As always appreciate you watching
I was looking at the Richie Brothers' Auction results for Takeuchi TL250 and was surprised there was only 20 sold in the last two years. The sold prices were much less than I expected, the last one was a 2008 TAKEUCHI TL250 with 3196 Hours for US$17,000, that's cheaper than Case or Cat sell used. I might be able to afford a used one for fun. Here is the Richie listing, you need to register for a free account to see the sold items. It sold today. www.rbauction.com/takeuchi-tl250?keywords=&manufacturer_name=TAKEUCHI&model_name=TL250&id=ar
David Null awesome thank you. Yes you can find some really good deals on them if you spend a little time looking. Thanks for the link, will definitely check it out.
Brandon yeah it’s crazy it was like one day it just took off! Thanks for being one to support the channel and always watching and commenting! I appreciate it!
Man, the looks pretty tuff to get into on my catapilliar the fan on the upper door with a hydraulic motor to turn fan, I always heard good things about your band though we just don’t have a dealer around here
Elite Earthworks LLC I call bs!!!!! You’re busy texting me because I’m always sending Christmas layout pictures or Jason works a lot being terrorized pictures!
May as well not have a swing-out radiator for as much room as it gives you to work on anything eh? Dunno if anyone else does it, but one job near me had a couple of JCB track loaders on it, and they've actually got their radiators mounted on top of the engine compartment and pulling air down through that way. Which seems like a much better idea, especially if you designed it right and all the usual servicing stuff was right there when you swung the door out.
Sandy yeah that would be way easier, I believe that’s how most of them are now. I think the new Takeuchis are that way. Makes more sense! Appreciate you watching again
The p.o. of my machine put a belt on wrong and installed the fan backwards. It was trying to run hot when I got it. Finally figured out it was the fan that was installed improperly.
skidsteerdrew oh that’s aggravating. I almost did that the first time I changed the water pump. Just grabbed the fan then noticed when I was tightening the last bolt it was on backwards. Thanks again for watching
Nice work on the belt change. That was a good idea to trade both machines at the same time. That way you know they will both wear out at the same time. I found my Takeuchi dealer is 200 miles away,but it is the ditch witch dealer. But like I have said before the local Cat dealer is 20 miles away. I guess it depends on where local dealers are to purchase machines.
Brian Gardiner thank you! Yes that would definitely be a big deciding factor, I love my Takeuchi but if the dealer was that far away I would have to go with a different brand. Be a pain to order everything you need online all the time. Thanks again for watching
I sure do appreciate you making this video buddy! I have to swap mine out tomorrow because it started slipping and running hot. The service manual was nowhere near as helpful as this! Well done!
Nice job Brandon. That actually didn’t look that bad after watching Jason-Works-Too-Muchs last video. It was a little hard to see on the video, but the old belts really didn’t look that bad. Next time you get a squeaky belt, try rubbing a little bar soap on it. It used to work in the old days 🤷♂️. WARNING! Only apply the soap, while the engine is OFF! My grandfather lost the tip of a finger doing that once 🤬! 🤜🤛
psidvicious I didn’t think they were to bad either, I tried the belt dressing stuff only worked for a few mins. I have heard of the soap trick but yes only when the engine is off! Ouch that’s not good! I can see what he is thinking though easier to get the soap on if the belt is moving. Thanks again for watching
For future reference belts usually start squealing if they are a little loose. Like if at idle there's no squeal but you turn it up to full throttle and the belt starts squealing it's probably a little loose. That belt looked to be in amazing condition for it's age.
The cold weather is just so hard on equipment. This time of year just brings every little problem to a rolling boil. What State do you live in? Many people think that small business owners avoid the shop because the shop writes a bill, that is only true to some extent. You have to do whatever gets you back in the dirt faster. You can use a shop bill as a tax write off. You can't get a write off for 3 days of lost work waiting to get your machine back. Many people bring cars to me because they don't trust shops honesty. I work day shift so people like to bring it to me when they get off work and take it back home when I am done. I am also willing to let people watch me work on their stuff. That works out good for everyone, they get their proof it was actually done and might learn a bit. Around here the shops have been telling people they need 2 or 3 services when they need 0 or 1 service. I have my wife take some pictures on jobs where people just want a drop off and pickup. The tires are easy either the new ones are on or not, either the flat is holding air now or it is not. These are some of the reasons I have been thinking about doing videos, the camera don't lie.
tdej80 yes it does. I agree for me anymore it’s s time issue, I use to want to fix all my own stuff but now I’m realizing I can be out in the field with one of the machines while the other is getting fixed and I’ll make more money because I don’t lose a day or two working on one of them. I’ll still do some easier stuff but it always boils down to time. I’m in Joplin Missouri. The camera idea sounds like a great plan if you ask me. I really appreciate you watching
@@The_blindpizzaguy1300 If I get the equipment and make the commitment I would also be doing welding videos. I am still Luke warm and I can't do anything unless I am all in. Maybe something will stoke my fire and get me white hot. Something like Elite bringing that bucket to me? It is nice to have someone with experience walking with you the first time. Thank you for your positive feedback!
So what's the new belts part # for gates or other belt that's easy to buy and if you happen to know anything on the belts for a tb153fr thatd be awesome
Very nice job! You might want to send Mrs. E a Christmas wish list: Harbor Freight 1/2" Earthquake XT cordless impact (Item#63852) always on sale for $239 and a 3/8" cordless ratchet (Item#63538) always on sale $99. Thanks for the vid and hope ya'll stay warm!!
Joe Hussey my last set I got 2000 hours out of them. This set now has about 1700 on them. I’m hoping for at least 2500hours this time. Thanks for watching
Josh Welner I totally agree! The new machines have a plate on the side, can change a battery in no time. I guess they finally figured it out! Thanks again for watching
Here on TH-cam there's a channel called Plaza Towing they did a video a few days ago about recovering a rolled over skid steer That's what I did for 22 years in Southern California Operate a tow truck had to retire in 2010 but check out the video you'll get a kick out of it
TAWZace thank you, I try! I’m really thinking of trading the excavator in next year towards a 260. I didn’t realize how worn out it was or how much I would actually use it. Use to only really do grading work and finish work but I have used the crap out of that excavator
@@eliteearthworksllc haha... you betchya. I have 8200 hours on it and really haven't had to do anything other than change the oil and a couple of hydraulic hoses. I really like how their radiators are above the engine and its fan runs off the hydraulics and even though the radiator is on top it'll still lift up out of the way without bolts holding it. It works like a hood latch.
Clyde Acor yeah that is a slick design definitely makes it easier for routine maintenance. The brand new Takeuchis may do that now I’m not sure but it would make more sense to me!
+Elite Earthworks LLC ya this ones an older 2001 262 model with the Perkins engine. I wished that they would've stayed with the Perkins instead of going with the Kabota engine, that Kabota uses at least twice as much fuel and feels underpowered!
Clyde Acor Perkins was a good engine. Mine has the big kubota in it. Seems to burn about a gallon an hour which is pretty good compared to the new ones.
Good ole belt changing gotta love it ..I seen dust fly hmmmm were can I order some oh yea LOGGERWADE.COM I remember now lol looking good pal lay in there
Good morning utube sounds so strange and heartless cold, like your talking to the florescent t.v. tube bulb on the inside of old picture tube tv's. And not talking to a actual living human being. That's the whole thing about this website very very unnerving in all areas.
I just knew you were gonna unhook that "hose" before you worked on it‼️ Sometimes we all try a little too hard to take short cuts and not take off any more parts than we have to😂😂😂‼️
Mark Mortensen LoL you know me all too well! I work my butt off trying to find the shortest or easiest route on this stuff! As always thanks for watching
Excellent results!
"Do the easiest bolts first, that way you have the easy bolts left to do!".......lol
arkansas13 LoL that’s a great idea! Thank you! I was happy the belts were finally quiet again, ran it for two weeks and it drove me nuts! Appreciate you watching!
Last time I heard belt and skid steer in the same sentence it was a trip to the shop lol 😂 it was almost impossible to get to it!!
Excavating 320 lol I hear ya buddy! Thanks for watching
Handy machines but don’t mater the brand they are all pain in the but to work on. Looks good for 6k plus hrs keep up the good maintenance!!
Dirt Perfect so true!! They are all the same there no doubt about it. Appreciate you watching
Nice job brother! Here’s something funny. When we reference SAE bolts we say 3/8”, 1/2” etc and they’re actually that size. When we go metric we say the head size instead of the bolt size. Lol
Richard Savaglio I hadn’t thought about about that but that’s really funny! Thanks for watching buddy
Thank you for the video Brandon. Last week I checked to see if there was a Takeuchi dealer in my area and was really surprised to find there was one, after calling them I learned they don't have any Takeuchi machines, or replacement parts or anyone who ever worked on one. They said I could test a Takeuchi, Great! I asked where and when, Reply: Anytime we're open, you'll just need to drive to West Virginia, Terrific, West Virginia is only about 9 or 10 hours away, I'm no where near any Virginia..
David Null lol oh that sucks! I can’t believe you don’t have one any closer than that. That’s crazy. Appreciate you watching!
Nice work!! Good job as always
Bart Ferreira thank you and thanks again for watching
Great video ! Thanks for posting I need to do that on my TL240 . Your'e absolutely right the radiator swings but not near enough to do much good.
Top Notch Excavating LLC yeah understand the hoses hold it from opening more but come on it’s like an airplane reclining seat lol! Thanks again for watching
hello there fella. great to hear from ya. hope all is well with you and your lady. as always great video bud. stay strong, stay safe out there and take care buddy.
Joseph Boley doing great! Hope you are doing good also! Appreciate you watching again
Hey Joseph!
Mrs. Elite Earthworks .hello Mrs Elite Earthworks.
I can say from past experience with squealing belts drive me nuts, I know you keep the machine in good running order and save your self a lot of money doing the work yourself
Kevin Lewis I try too! Yeah I ran it for two weeks with the belt screaming away couldn’t take it anymore. I really to try to keep them up and make them last. Thanks again for watching
Looking like shop time here tomorrow with the current forecast. Nice job filming the repair.
Jared Ellis thank you! Yes same here, there’s always plenty of maintenance though. It never ends lol. Thanks again for watching
Lines, Hoses, Tubes, Conveyance device, Anything goes these days. How dare you assume their preferred pronoun is "Hose" lol! Very nice work, sir! You keep saying you're not a mechanic but you're better than a lot of people out there! Dont' sell yourself short! I'm sure JasonDoesntVideoALot will appreciate those new belts when he buys that from you! Thanks for the vidja!
burningdinosaurs LoL just call them whatever! Water cooler hoses thingys! Well thanks if it’s to complicated I’m out! Yes I’m sure Jason will be happy! As always appreciate you watching
I was looking at the Richie Brothers' Auction results for Takeuchi TL250 and was surprised there was only 20 sold in the last two years. The sold prices were much less than I expected, the last one was a 2008 TAKEUCHI TL250 with 3196 Hours for US$17,000, that's cheaper than Case or Cat sell used. I might be able to afford a used one for fun.
Here is the Richie listing, you need to register for a free account to see the sold items. It sold today.
www.rbauction.com/takeuchi-tl250?keywords=&manufacturer_name=TAKEUCHI&model_name=TL250&id=ar
David Null awesome thank you. Yes you can find some really good deals on them if you spend a little time looking. Thanks for the link, will definitely check it out.
Nothing like working on machines built in Asia you need to be skinny, small, multi-jointed and pliable, did a nice job.
barry hansen exactly! How in the world to they expect me to fit in there lol! Thanks again for watching
Maybe we need to hire a female Asian gymnast mechanic?
Mrs. Elite Earthworks 😂
@@mrs.eliteearthworks he may enjoy a work college.
@@mrs.eliteearthworks And when she is done she can do a dismount off of the machine with a half twist.
New to your channel, good job, and enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Steve Cottrell thank you! And thanks for checking out the channel! I appreciate you watching
Wow your subscriber count has gone through the roof! Congrats man!
Brandon yeah it’s crazy it was like one day it just took off! Thanks for being one to support the channel and always watching and commenting! I appreciate it!
Quality as always thank you
Robert Martin thank you! And as always thanks for watching
Man, the looks pretty tuff to get into on my catapilliar the fan on the upper door with a hydraulic motor to turn fan, I always heard good things about your band though we just don’t have a dealer around here
Dirt Mover that sounds like a better place for it. Their good sized machines but everything is still packed in there. Thanks for watching
Now I know why your laundry was so dirty/dusty that time...
Mrs. Elite Earthworks lol see I actually do work sometimes
Elite Earthworks LLC what are you doing the rest of the time??
Mrs. Elite Earthworks I’m always working sometimes I just get dirtier than others
Elite Earthworks LLC I call bs!!!!! You’re busy texting me because I’m always sending Christmas layout pictures or Jason works a lot being terrorized pictures!
Richard Savaglio that is true!
Time for a new one lol
Rogue Excavating 😆 true it’s almost worn out! Thanks again for watching
@@eliteearthworksllc it's true once the belts go its all down hill into a money pit well known fact lol
Rogue Excavating you are correct my friend! Can I put a new one on your tab? I really don’t think you’ll notice with those purchase lol
@@eliteearthworksllc
lMAO do you really want it picked up when this operation circles the drain
Rogue Excavating 😆 got to have a little more faith in yourself there buddy! You’ll do great!
May as well not have a swing-out radiator for as much room as it gives you to work on anything eh? Dunno if anyone else does it, but one job near me had a couple of JCB track loaders on it, and they've actually got their radiators mounted on top of the engine compartment and pulling air down through that way. Which seems like a much better idea, especially if you designed it right and all the usual servicing stuff was right there when you swung the door out.
Sandy yeah that would be way easier, I believe that’s how most of them are now. I think the new Takeuchis are that way. Makes more sense! Appreciate you watching again
The p.o. of my machine put a belt on wrong and installed the fan backwards. It was trying to run hot when I got it. Finally figured out it was the fan that was installed improperly.
skidsteerdrew oh that’s aggravating. I almost did that the first time I changed the water pump. Just grabbed the fan then noticed when I was tightening the last bolt it was on backwards. Thanks again for watching
Nice work on the belt change. That was a good idea to trade both machines at the same time. That way you know they will both wear out at the same time. I found my Takeuchi dealer is 200 miles away,but it is the ditch witch dealer. But like I have said before the local Cat dealer is 20 miles away. I guess it depends on where local dealers are to purchase machines.
Brian Gardiner thank you! Yes that would definitely be a big deciding factor, I love my Takeuchi but if the dealer was that far away I would have to go with a different brand. Be a pain to order everything you need online all the time. Thanks again for watching
I sure do appreciate you making this video buddy! I have to swap mine out tomorrow because it started slipping and running hot. The service manual was nowhere near as helpful as this! Well done!
Oliver Grading you bet glad it was helpful. If you have any questions hit me up and I’ll see if I can help. Appreciate you watching
Nice job Brandon. That actually didn’t look that bad after watching Jason-Works-Too-Muchs last video. It was a little hard to see on the video, but the old belts really didn’t look that bad. Next time you get a squeaky belt, try rubbing a little bar soap on it. It used to work in the old days 🤷♂️. WARNING! Only apply the soap, while the engine is OFF! My grandfather lost the tip of a finger doing that once 🤬! 🤜🤛
psidvicious I didn’t think they were to bad either, I tried the belt dressing stuff only worked for a few mins. I have heard of the soap trick but yes only when the engine is off! Ouch that’s not good! I can see what he is thinking though easier to get the soap on if the belt is moving. Thanks again for watching
talcum powder works wonders ! (baby powder that butt)
J. Chris Beck cool good to know!
Just driving through Joplin as we speak!!
Durbin Construction And Repair that’s cool! Thanks for watching too!
For future reference belts usually start squealing if they are a little loose. Like if at idle there's no squeal but you turn it up to full throttle and the belt starts squealing it's probably a little loose. That belt looked to be in amazing condition for it's age.
That is true. The one bent was fine but I had to take it off to get to the other one so I just changed it. Appreciate you watching
The cold weather is just so hard on equipment. This time of year just brings every little problem to a rolling boil. What State do you live in? Many people think that small business owners avoid the shop because the shop writes a bill, that is only true to some extent. You have to do whatever gets you back in the dirt faster. You can use a shop bill as a tax write off. You can't get a write off for 3 days of lost work waiting to get your machine back. Many people bring cars to me because they don't trust shops honesty. I work day shift so people like to bring it to me when they get off work and take it back home when I am done. I am also willing to let people watch me work on their stuff. That works out good for everyone, they get their proof it was actually done and might learn a bit. Around here the shops have been telling people they need 2 or 3 services when they need 0 or 1 service. I have my wife take some pictures on jobs where people just want a drop off and pickup. The tires are easy either the new ones are on or not, either the flat is holding air now or it is not. These are some of the reasons I have been thinking about doing videos, the camera don't lie.
tdej80 yes it does. I agree for me anymore it’s s time issue, I use to want to fix all my own stuff but now I’m realizing I can be out in the field with one of the machines while the other is getting fixed and I’ll make more money because I don’t lose a day or two working on one of them. I’ll still do some easier stuff but it always boils down to time. I’m in Joplin Missouri. The camera idea sounds like a great plan if you ask me. I really appreciate you watching
tdej80 go for it dude!
tdej80 u
@@The_blindpizzaguy1300 If I get the equipment and make the commitment I would also be doing welding videos. I am still Luke warm and I can't do anything unless I am all in. Maybe something will stoke my fire and get me white hot. Something like Elite bringing that bucket to me? It is nice to have someone with experience walking with you the first time. Thank you for your positive feedback!
nicely done but looked like a pain to just change the belts
thederrick1966 it kinda was but not horrible I guess. Thanks again for watching
🛠🔧⚒⛓
Jordan Hatley LoL yes! Thanks for watching
I like john deere and catarpiller
Austin Wohlmuth that’s cool! I’m a bit of a Takeuchi fanboy myself. Thanks for watching
@@eliteearthworksllc I really like the track skid steer
Austin Wohlmuth thank you!
So what's the new belts part # for gates or other belt that's easy to buy and if you happen to know anything on the belts for a tb153fr thatd be awesome
Vance R. Shawn I think I have them wrote down at the shop I’ll check tomorrow and get back with you
Very nice job! You might want to send Mrs. E a Christmas wish list: Harbor Freight 1/2" Earthquake XT cordless impact (Item#63852) always on sale for $239 and a 3/8" cordless ratchet (Item#63538) always on sale $99. Thanks for the vid and hope ya'll stay warm!!
Dall Tex oh good call! I have been looking for Christmas ideas! Thanks man
If belts are too bad keep them on the machine some where for the just in case get you buy thing
But I work on a boat so I do throw anything out unless it's absolutely junk.
Never know when you need the get by parts to get in
Josh Welner they were squealing like crazy! Was driving me nuts but I did keep them in the shop in case I need a back up. Thanks again
4 bolts you could have took the fan off clear shot
57heartbeat that’s true but I like to take off least as possible stuff lol! Thanks for watching
I want to know if tl8 have same velt end same place?
I think it does I will have to check on my 8
About how many hrs do you get from a set of tracks on that loader?
Joe Hussey my last set I got 2000 hours out of them. This set now has about 1700 on them. I’m hoping for at least 2500hours this time. Thanks for watching
Battery is always in the worst spot batteries should be the easiest to get to in my opinion
Josh Welner I totally agree! The new machines have a plate on the side, can change a battery in no time. I guess they finally figured it out! Thanks again for watching
Here on TH-cam there's a channel called Plaza Towing they did a video a few days ago about recovering a rolled over skid steer
That's what I did for 22 years in Southern California
Operate a tow truck had to retire in 2010 but check out the video you'll get a kick out of it
Lee Shaver that’s cool I bet you have recovered all kinds of things then. I will check it out sounds interesting. Thank you and thanks for watching
@@eliteearthworksllc you have no idea.....lol
Lee Shaver oh I bet would make for some very interesting videos
@@eliteearthworksllc unfortunately I never really got to shoot any video I have some driving videos on my channel but that's it
Lee Shaver cool I will check them out. Thanks
How many hours are on your 2 machines?
TAWZace the loader has 6715hrs and the excavator has 3300hrs. Thanks for watching
TAWZace thank you, I try! I’m really thinking of trading the excavator in next year towards a 260. I didn’t realize how worn out it was or how much I would actually use it. Use to only really do grading work and finish work but I have used the crap out of that excavator
@@eliteearthworksllc Youve used the crap out of that skidsteer lol. I remember you telling me that. Just go trade both lol.
TAWZace LoL good point. It’s only money lol
@@eliteearthworksllc Thats right. You got a good gig going with those house lots so your deff making it.
my Caterpillar is so much more service friendly!
Clyde Acor that’s because CAT always needs worked on more 😉. Lol just messing with you thanks for watching
@@eliteearthworksllc haha... you betchya. I have 8200 hours on it and really haven't had to do anything other than change the oil and a couple of hydraulic hoses. I really like how their radiators are above the engine and its fan runs off the hydraulics and even though the radiator is on top it'll still lift up out of the way without bolts holding it. It works like a hood latch.
Clyde Acor yeah that is a slick design definitely makes it easier for routine maintenance. The brand new Takeuchis may do that now I’m not sure but it would make more sense to me!
+Elite Earthworks LLC ya this ones an older 2001 262 model with the Perkins engine. I wished that they would've stayed with the Perkins instead of going with the Kabota engine, that Kabota uses at least twice as much fuel and feels underpowered!
Clyde Acor Perkins was a good engine. Mine has the big kubota in it. Seems to burn about a gallon an hour which is pretty good compared to the new ones.
Good ole belt changing gotta love it ..I seen dust fly hmmmm were can I order some oh yea LOGGERWADE.COM I remember now lol looking good pal lay in there
MSL LOGGING 😆 yeah the dust was flyin! Of course www.loggereade.com Thanks for watching buddy
@@eliteearthworksllc yes sir
Good morning utube sounds so strange and heartless cold, like your talking to the florescent t.v. tube bulb on the inside of old picture tube tv's. And not talking to a actual living human being. That's the whole thing about this website very very unnerving in all areas.
Yet you can’t stop watching 🤣