RobS
Super Member
From "Who regrets their backhoe decision" thread...
<font color="blue">I know with my backhoe it is not recommended that you move the tractor with it.
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I do use my hoe to move my tractor but only rolling it along, not lifting to repostion side-to-side. I don't think it's too hard on it to do this, I can practically roll the tractor by hand.
My process is generally to 1) plant hoe to keep from rolling, 2) lift stabilizers, 3) raise loader, 4) adjust steering if needed then, 5) use hoe to roll tractor along and reverse process.
This works pretty well but I do occasionally have to switch seats for a more significant adjustment.
I think I have tried using the hoe to swing the tractor sideways but I wasn't comfortable with it. Perhaps my own skill level, perhaps an underlying feeling of abuse?
So what do all you more seasoned hoe operators do?
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Some clarifications may be in order...
I do all this repostitioning from the backhoe seat. I can reach the throttle, FEL control and steering wheel from there.
My tractor is GST and I leave it in neutral during hoe work. Not sure how this works with HST?
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<font color="blue">I know with my backhoe it is not recommended that you move the tractor with it.
</font>
I do use my hoe to move my tractor but only rolling it along, not lifting to repostion side-to-side. I don't think it's too hard on it to do this, I can practically roll the tractor by hand.
My process is generally to 1) plant hoe to keep from rolling, 2) lift stabilizers, 3) raise loader, 4) adjust steering if needed then, 5) use hoe to roll tractor along and reverse process.
This works pretty well but I do occasionally have to switch seats for a more significant adjustment.
I think I have tried using the hoe to swing the tractor sideways but I wasn't comfortable with it. Perhaps my own skill level, perhaps an underlying feeling of abuse?
So what do all you more seasoned hoe operators do?
/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Some clarifications may be in order...
I do all this repostitioning from the backhoe seat. I can reach the throttle, FEL control and steering wheel from there.
My tractor is GST and I leave it in neutral during hoe work. Not sure how this works with HST?
/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif