Digging in a power Line.

[the fox 1940]

I have the 16" bucket on my CK20 and it will yank the tractor around if you catch something good but it digs so fast and gets it done quicker. For the big stuff like boulders and stumps, I strap the tractor to another tree or my truck so it doesn't pull the tractor into the hole.

Yeah a 20 inch would be better, but then I say to myself I'm not in any hurry so it doesn't matter if I'm a little longer doing it , But I know what your saying. Yes I can drag the tractor around too if I get it hooked on something
so the little hoe has got some power for pulling and pushing.
Never had a problem being drug into the hole yet. But that was possible out there digging that trench, man I thought there for awhile I'd never get it dug.
Friend of mine has a CK 20 and he loves it.
The Fox

 

[Dusty1]

It would help a lot if the front bucket was full when using the bh. I always keep mine full before use, or at least use the bucket and feet to pick the tractor up off the ground, that way you have some more leverage and bite in the dirt.

 

[the fox 1940]

It would help a lot if the front bucket was full when using the bh. I always keep mine full before use, or at least use the bucket and feet to pick the tractor up off the ground, that way you have some more leverage and bite in the dirt.

Yeah I keep the front bucket dug in and the front raised off the ground so it won't move around so much too...
I had 2 full size backhoes before this one and I found the same thing with them too. Although you did have a little more power as far as digging and lifting things. But this one does all I have to do and a lot newer and less money.
The Fox

 

[Coyote machine]

Nice work!
Have you considered "Big Foot" pads for the bh's feet. They bolt up to the holes in the feet and widen out the stability of your tractor/backhoe. Just a thought to make it work to the max with less risk of unwanted movement.

 

[Dmace]

Have you considered "Big Foot" pads for the bh's feet. They bolt up to the holes in the feet and widen out the stability of your tractor/backhoe.

I didn't notice you didn't have these until Coyote mentioned it and I looked at the pictures again. I am surprised they sell these backhoes without them, I guess that allows the end user to purchase the ones they want in case they work on pavement or other tender surface.

I have them on mine and they certainly dig into the ground well, I can only imagine how it would drag the tractor around without them. You can see them in this picture along with the bolts to mount them.

 

[the fox 1940]

Nice work!
Have you considered "Big Foot" pads for the bh's feet. They bolt up to the holes in the feet and widen out the stability of your tractor/backhoe. Just a thought to make it work to the max with less risk of unwanted movement.

I have been thinking of putting something under the pads. You can flip the pads over and use the other side with the cleats that are welded on them I think.. I don't think they would work as good as the ones "DMACE" mentioned... His look like they would dig in good, for sure.
I must have a closer look at this. I could weld cleats on the pads I have I suppose.
The Fox.

 

[20 20]

nice pictures

 

[lk30]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but what is the average R.P.M you run your Kioti at for backhoe work and whats is the max R.P.M that you run your Kioti at for heaver work?

 

[Gittyup]

I made cleats for mine out of big C-channel. Cut C-channel to size of pads. Welded ends on to close them in, like a box. Then drilled holes to match the outrigger feet. The work quite well. They do hold mud sometimes. But, they were essentially free. Not as nice as the big foots though.

 

[Dmace]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but what is the average R.P.M you run your Kioti at for backhoe work and whats is the max R.P.M that you run your Kioti at for heaver work?

On my CK20HST, I run it at 2000-2200rpms for backhoe work since any higher makes the swing action too fast and it does not add power at all, it just hits the relief valve quicker. For loader work, I run it at around 2500-2750rpms depending on task. I try and run the rpms as low as I can without bogging the engine. I tend to use the loader while driving so I keep the rpms higher then necessary but never needed more then 2750rpms (540pto rpms). This should be true for most tractors and not just the CK20HST.