GregbkH
Gold Member
If you are just getting started with using it, you'll actually benefit from having the rpm's below 2,000. The hydraulic pump puts out adequate pressure to run the hoe, but not quite so much output in gallons/minute, so everything operates with good power, just a little slower. Until you master the joysticks, that allows you to run the backhoe more smoothly. With mine, 1,600-1,700 on the tach is kind of a sweet spot for backhoe operation.
I have a similar size BH and the above rpms work well for me also. Sometimes on the real hard or heavy stuff I'll go to 2200 rpm.