Backhoe Great Bend Backhoe Opinions & General 3pt Backhoe Questions

[dfkrug]

Doesn't the backhoe have its own relieve valve set for its own max pressure ?
I know my backhoe does.

Indeed they do, but some of these Prairie Dog hoes were delivered with RVs set too high....over 3000psi.
The 480LL has something like 3000psi system pressure.

I don't trust any RV settings from factories without my own test, esp after buying a new Bobcat CT230 that
was set to 3000psi, when it was supposed to be 2500.

A number of the 400+ Prairie Dogs went out at too-high RV settings, so they were all turned down
after that. Turned down too-low, BTW....1500 or so (CYA). The too-high RV settings only caused
problems when installed on tractors that put out more than 2500psi. Most CUTs don't exceed
2500.

 

[GreenWannabe]

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2.) I am looking at a Great Bend 652 backhoe, I found one for sale locally in great used condition. It is a 2006 model, hardly ever used & stored indoors. I can't find out much information on the company. I heard Bobcat bought them, but I don't know when? Were the older ones made in China? He said all the fittings are SAE. Any help would be much appreciated, I don't want to purchase something I would regret. Thanks!

Great Bend was a division of Bush Hog at the time. Bush Hog is now owned by the Alamo group, but they may still be able to provide you with help. The Great Bend line has since been discontinued. HTH