Kanga Terminator Stump Grinder modifications

Ekka · 28th January 2007, 12:24 AM

111mb wmv

If you have one of these machines and not impressed with it's performance due to design flaws then watch this.

I have modified a few now and can say around 30% power increase and doesn't bog down anywhere near as easily.

I have just stripped the head down after 130 hours of grinding after the modification. Didn't have to take the bearing caps off just managed to tap the shaft left and right and get the bearings off ... no hassels. Split collar, key, seals etc all great so proves this mod works.

http://www.palmtreeservices.com.au/video/kangamod.wmv

Ekka · 8th September 2007, 09:08 PM

The Honda 24hp engine can easily be replaced with a Kohler 27HP etc. Bolt holes line up however output drive pulley would have to be changed.

I would say if you could buy the unit complete minus the engine, fit Kohler, do mods you'd have a serious contender.

My unit beats a RG25 or Vermeer SC1525 easily, but the goveners on the Honda's aren't as responsive as Kohlers.

The pivot design, piston etc is rock solid, leveraged and strong.

Cutter wheel sitting under weight of engine is good.

Fits in standard 8' long trailer OK.

TrevMcRev · 10th September 2007, 04:30 AM

Thats a good vid ekka. Ive been thinking about flogging off my 1625a and getting a mini loader with grinder and grapple instead. Are there many/any other grinders worth using on a loader?

Ekka · 10th September 2007, 04:33 AM

There's the Wallaby, bit weird, sort of offset.

I reckon these minus the engine, drop a 27 Kohler on and mod the front end.

Trev, the loader has 430 hours on it the grinder 160 so shows what you do a lot more of, hauling.

shaggs · 2nd October 2007, 04:24 AM

hey guys
keep a watch out if you go with the kohler engines. they have a bad habbit of blowing head gaskets. aparently the factory bolts are too thin and stretch, especially in warm aussie weather. replacement (kohler) bolts are thicker and eliminate this prob.
mate just had 25hp kohler command on ride on do head gasket after 10hrs...brand new.

Ekka · 2nd November 2007, 02:17 PM

What's going on here then?

Ekka · 11th July 2008, 02:38 AM

Just an update.

Recently I had an unusual engine problem. It was like the machine ran on 1 cyclinder then it would power with two and back to one and so on.

Ended up that a transistor spark timing unit just under the plastic red cover over the flywheel needs to be earthed. The bracket it is mounted on broke and it just rattled around. Also front flywheel sensor was not working right so replaced both and now it goes like a real trojan.

Also bought a new carby for it. Honda's new carby has that notorious emulsion tube hole now at the back with the front sealed, still put the filter in there and much better. Obviously the carby's around 2004 vintage sucked. Now it really goes hard and for the first time in a long time you can smoke the belts if you dont take it easy.

28th January 2007, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Kanga Terminator Stump Grinder modifications 111mb wmv If you have one of these machines and not impressed with it's performance due to design flaws then watch this. I have modified a few now and can say around 30% power increase and doesn't bog down anywhere near as easily. I have just stripped the head down after 130 hours of grinding after the modification. Didn't have to take the bearing caps off just managed to tap the shaft left and right and get the bearings off ... no hassels. Split collar, key, seals etc all great so proves this mod works. http://www.palmtreeservices.com.au/video/kangamod.wmv __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

8th September 2007, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Kanga Terminator Stump Grinder modifications The Honda 24hp engine can easily be replaced with a Kohler 27HP etc. Bolt holes line up however output drive pulley would have to be changed. I would say if you could buy the unit complete minus the engine, fit Kohler, do mods you'd have a serious contender. My unit beats a RG25 or Vermeer SC1525 easily, but the goveners on the Honda's aren't as responsive as Kohlers. The pivot design, piston etc is rock solid, leveraged and strong. Cutter wheel sitting under weight of engine is good. Fits in standard 8' long trailer OK. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

10th September 2007, 04:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Re: Kanga Terminator Stump Grinder modifications Thats a good vid ekka. Ive been thinking about flogging off my 1625a and getting a mini loader with grinder and grapple instead. Are there many/any other grinders worth using on a loader? __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

10th September 2007, 04:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Kanga Terminator Stump Grinder modifications There's the Wallaby, bit weird, sort of offset. I reckon these minus the engine, drop a 27 Kohler on and mod the front end. Trev, the loader has 430 hours on it the grinder 160 so shows what you do a lot more of, hauling. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

2nd October 2007, 04:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Kanga Terminator Stump Grinder modifications hey guys keep a watch out if you go with the kohler engines. they have a bad habbit of blowing head gaskets. aparently the factory bolts are too thin and stretch, especially in warm aussie weather. replacement (kohler) bolts are thicker and eliminate this prob. mate just had 25hp kohler command on ride on do head gasket after 10hrs...brand new.

11th July 2008, 02:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Kanga Terminator Stump Grinder modifications Just an update. Recently I had an unusual engine problem. It was like the machine ran on 1 cyclinder then it would power with two and back to one and so on. Ended up that a transistor spark timing unit just under the plastic red cover over the flywheel needs to be earthed. The bracket it is mounted on broke and it just rattled around. Also front flywheel sensor was not working right so replaced both and now it goes like a real trojan. Also bought a new carby for it. Honda's new carby has that notorious emulsion tube hole now at the back with the front sealed, still put the filter in there and much better. Obviously the carby's around 2004 vintage sucked. Now it really goes hard and for the first time in a long time you can smoke the belts if you dont take it easy. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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