How to load a backhoe

[Jimmyp5]

man., you not going to talk me into trying anything like that!

[wedge40]

After watching the video, it's a pretty simple system. They have special plates that wrap around the top of the rail car to guide the BH along. Once they get the BH lifted up they then PUSH the rail car into the BH and tada we have a BH on top of the rail car, being guided by these plates. I'm not saying something couldn't go wrong, but I'm guessing if done slowly it's ok.. Besides, if OSHA hasn't said nothing.. It's gotta be ok. Right?

Wedge

[jcims]

Originally Posted by wedge40

After watching the video, it's a pretty simple system.

So are guillotines...haha!

I think the pucker factor happens between photos 3 and 4. You're right, it's probably safer than it looks, but still craaaaaaaaazy.

[Lil43]

Originally Posted by jcims

So are guillotines...haha!

I think the pucker factor happens between photos 3 and 4. You're right, it's probably safer than it looks, but still craaaaaaaaazy.

You want some craaaaaazy pucker factor check this guy out.I wonder if he comes down for lunch or waits till the end of the day.

[ccsial]

Now that looks really crazy. I guess your OK since your being suspended but...If that wall breaks loose, I bet it is still quite a ride.

It would be more fun to just "blow it up"

[jimmysisson]

Couldn't figure out how the operator got the machine onto the car, once level, as it looked like he wouldn't have enough throw with the boom/stick. I finally saw the cable pulling it, must be a winch on the tractor. It's a REAL good thing they supply operators with those rigs...
Jim

[hayden]

Originally Posted by jcims

I just wonder how he gets his balls in and out of the cab...

By utilizing the space freed up by his small brain.

[digicamnut]

Ya'll watch the video on their web site? It's pretty cool lookin!

[bota7800]

It (referring to the original backhoe-like machine) is a purpose-built machine for a specific application. I looks like it rides on the rails so it is likely a lot more stable and safer than it first appears. That and it uses a trained operator provided with the equipment.

Now, trusting my life and machine to that crane cable while I demolish a stack below me, that would scare me!

[gordon21]

If I remember right, the method used with the excavator on the stack is that they chip 3 notches in the top equally spaced around the edge. The first notch looks done. The crane then lifts the excavator only alittle bit and the operator uses the boom to rotate the rig so the three H bean arms drop into the notches. He then knocks off the three high sections so everythin is level and starts the process again.

99 percent of the time the crane cable is only acting as a safety. There is no dead weight being suspended. The excavator is always supported by the three arms.