I am a proud new owner (or it will be mine after all the payments are made) of a B7800 with a backhoe. So far I like it a lot. The only drawback I have seen with this machine is the light weight loader bucket construction. I am going to beef it up soon, and add a chain hook to pull tee posts out of the ground.
My last tractor was a small Iseki that was was a real work horse for me. I really abused that machine, and it just kept on going. But with the new huge investment, I need to have this one last the rest of my life
My question is, what is the optimum RPM to run while using the backhoe. My biggest concern is the life expectancy of the tractor. I don't really need to speed through my work. Is it better to run at pto speed (2600 rpm) or is lower RMP better. I have been letting the wife use it, and when she is on it I usually have it a idle speed.
Any feed back from you smart guys is appreciated
My last tractor was a small Iseki that was was a real work horse for me. I really abused that machine, and it just kept on going. But with the new huge investment, I need to have this one last the rest of my life
My question is, what is the optimum RPM to run while using the backhoe. My biggest concern is the life expectancy of the tractor. I don't really need to speed through my work. Is it better to run at pto speed (2600 rpm) or is lower RMP better. I have been letting the wife use it, and when she is on it I usually have it a idle speed.
Any feed back from you smart guys is appreciated