EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
When I do it, and I'll be doing one in a few months. I check with my laser level about every 20 feet, give or take a few. It's real easy to drift up, or down, when looking at the trench from the height of the seat.
Since you've never run a backhoe before, I'd also suggest leaving the engine idle while operating until you get comfortable with the controls. I've seen people pick it up in a few hours, and for some it takes days.
Since you've never run a backhoe before, I'd also suggest leaving the engine idle while operating until you get comfortable with the controls. I've seen people pick it up in a few hours, and for some it takes days.