CT230 backhoe?

[VictorW]

With it being in 4wd and the rear brakes set, you, through the gearing and drive connections, have also locked the front wheels. I doubt if mine could move the tractor this way. When I have had to move mine with the bh, I have the front bucket on the ground lifting the front tires ever so slightly off the ground or out of the holes and with the cutting edge up a little so the bucket works like a ski. The bucket will also keep you from tipping sideways when the back end is only on the bh bucket. Also, the brakes are off.

I do this only if I get it stuck and it's the only way to get it out. This shouldn't be used as a way just to move the tractor. A dedicated front loader/backhoe machine is built much heavier to take these forces compared to how our tractors are built.

 

[IslandTractor]

Maybe it's just me and I don't know how to do it, but I've had no success trying to walk my tractor. Of course, my bucket is always on the ground (usually with the toothbar biting into the ground) and the park brake is set hard. I also have filled rear tires. I've tried from the backhoe set to push the tractor forward (with loader raised) with the backhoe and don't have a great deal of success. I've always had the park brake set and it in 4WD. Haven't tried it from 2WD. Maybe that makes a difference. I can pick up the rear end and swing it sideways, but I haven't been able to push it, nor pull it for that matter. Is the 4WD with the brake set stopping me?

With the toothbar biting into the ground it would be pretty hard to push the tractor in the forward direction. The side stabilizers will also resist and are potentially damaged with this sort of manuver. The few times I've done it I've raised the stabilizers out of the ground (and I don't have a toothbar). The brakes won't cause any trouble.

 

[Gittyup]

With the toothbar biting into the ground it would be pretty hard to push the tractor in the forward direction. The side stabilizers will also resist and are potentially damaged with this sort of manuver. The few times I've done it I've raised the stabilizers out of the ground (and I don't have a toothbar). The brakes won't cause any trouble.

Note I said with loader raised, and of course, the outriggers are up. Will just have to experiment with 2 WD, and maybe try riding on the bucket in lieu of that. I just don't like to pick up the tractor completely on the implements. It almost has to be the combo of 4WD and the park brake because the backhoe should easily push/pull a free-wheeling tractor. Anyway, I don't try the backhoe moving thing much. But sometimes I just need a foot or so fore or aft.

 

[IslandTractor]

Note I said with loader raised, and of course, the outriggers are up. Will just have to experiment with 2 WD, and maybe try riding on the bucket in lieu of that. I just don't like to pick up the tractor completely on the implements. It almost has to be the combo of 4WD and the park brake because the backhoe should easily push/pull a free-wheeling tractor. Anyway, I don't try the backhoe moving thing much. But sometimes I just need a foot or so fore or aft.

Sorry I missed that. However, I find my DK can be pushed/pulled around inadvertently even with brakes, 4wd, loader down with edge in ground. I don't try to move it intentionally like that but I end up scooting around especially when digging at roots or big rocks. Not so much an issue with just digging soil.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

You probably don't want to do this if you have a 3-pt BH attached; it won't take the abuse. Frame-mount is a different story.

And yes, you can easily damage your equipment this way. Take it slow and easy, and don't put lateral pressure on the FEL if you're using it as a skid.

 

[Rollcenter]

Bringing a thread from the dead!!!

I have a Bobcat CT335, by reading several posts, I guess my 8tb Hoe was Built by Rhino, Is this Correct?

I'm Looking for a 9" bucket for it, any Idea as to what one would cost and where?

A couple of Bobcat dealers have priced them in the range from $390 to $446 plus shipping, can I get a Rhino cheaper than a Bobcat?

 

[Canada_CT230]

Maybe....call Rhino.

 

[DK35vince]

Bringing a thread from the dead!!!

I have a Bobcat CT335, by reading several posts, I guess my 8tb Hoe was Built by Rhino, Is this Correct?

I'm Looking for a 9" bucket for it, any Idea as to what one would cost and where?

A couple of Bobcat dealers have priced them in the range from $390 to $446 plus shipping, can I get a Rhino cheaper than a Bobcat?

I have a Rhino 85 backhoe.
I use Kioti 2385 backhoe buckets.(perfect fit)
Its been a few years but my Kioti 12" bucket was around $250 and my 36" Kioti bucket was around $450

 

[Gittyup]

I got a quote from Wallace about a 2 years ago for a 12" Rhino bucket. As I recall it was about $450 to $500.

 

[wallace]

Bringing a thread from the dead!!!

I have a Bobcat CT335, by reading several posts, I guess my 8tb Hoe was Built by Rhino, Is this Correct?

I'm Looking for a 9" bucket for it, any Idea as to what one would cost and where?

A couple of Bobcat dealers have priced them in the range from $390 to $446 plus shipping, can I get a Rhino cheaper than a Bobcat?

The price I gave you was on a Rhino bucket.