Recent content by Canada_Ranger

After cleaning out my shop to get this beast in and ready for this project , i’ve started removing the old hydraulic return lines / oil feeds to the clutches / variable drive system . It will be clearing lots of space for the new system to be installed . Next step will be to remove the gearbox...

Let’s Start this thread off by saying I’m totally new to hydraulic systems and plan on Taking this conversion as a project . So let’s kick this off , i have a Owatonna 1700 that i bought running but after using it for abit it started needing clutches. Long story short i started looking into...

Still new to hydraulic systems , Could i not use a regular hydraulic pump ran of the engine , then from that pump go to control valves and to each hydraulic motors ? Why is it better to use variable displacement pump vs any other pump ? Any help in helping / advice is great .

Hello, I have a owatonna (mustang) 1700 skid steer that im looking to convert to Hydraulic drive . I’ve research a ton and can’t seem to find an awnser or even specs on what hydraulic drive motor would be best for the conversion ? It has the perkins diesel motor with i believe 42hp What i’m...

I would for sure be interested in the clutches and talk about what other parts you have , I just cant figure out how to send private messages on this board !!

If you buy the tech manual it will give you all the info need to put them apart (Block up machine , revome wheels , remove 2 big nuts that support clutchs , then remove the cover with 28 nuts on it , and voila thw clutches are there , took about 15mins to remove the clutches , finding the...

Good evening guys As stated in the title ive just picked up a mustang 1700 (owatonna , omc , john deere 170) lol skid steer , I have a few question about this machine and anybody with any info would help me alot I bought the manual but seem to be missing alot of info that even google can’t seem...