gc2410 backhoe removal and install

[rayban1]

I have mower deck and bagging system that i use often, but still use my loader and backhoe just as much. So I tend to take the backhoe off and on alot.The last time I went to reinstall my backhoe I had a hard time getting one of the locking pins to line up. When I looked closer noticed that the slot on the back hoe has woredown so it sits lower and the pin is a a hair off. I had to take a rubber malet to get the pin to set. Is this common problem with backhoe removal and install. Thanks Ray.......

 

[irvingj]

I haven't seen that, Ray, but I do know that even a tiny bit of dirt, sand, or rust in the "pocket" the lower BH pins ride in can make installation difficult.... are they both clean?

 

[Army grunt]

I change my stuff out alot, I invested in a "Pats quick change" system. Its like cheating its so easy to change stuff out now. I strongly advise it. You could always grind a taper on end of pins so it would be easier to drive them in.
Army Grunt

 

[ctbigman]

New member here. The Pat's system is great for 3 pt attachments but be careful mounting a backhoe on the 3 pt. of your MF tractor. It will void the warranty.

 

[tx2310]

I have had to beat the pins in since new, I have close to 600hrs. and still have to help the pins in. The saddles have to be clean or the pins on mine will not go. I was going to run a reamer threw the pin holes but I perfer a tight fit:thumbsup:.

Doug

 

[ray66v]

The Pat's system will not help at all with this backhoe. The backhoe uses a dedicated system.

I have not heard of a problem with the mount getting elongated, and I don't see how it could happen.

I did have to beat one of my mounts with a 10 lb. sledge hammer when it was new, because it was not aligned properly from the factory.

I'll bet they made this one misaligned, and you didn't notice it before.

I think the only fix for you, would be building it up with a welder.

 

[Johnny_B]

I was going to run a reamer threw the pin holes but I perfer a tight fit:thumbsup:.
Doug

That's what she said...

The pins on my My 2008 GC2410 have always been very easy to install/remove.

 

[ray66v]

The pins on my My 2008 GC2410 have always been very easy to install/remove.

Same thing with the seat, when everything is aligned properly, it all works great.

 

[rjmack]

the only time i ever had trouble there was just the slightest bit of compacted clay in one of the bottom pockets, removed it and everything went back to normal... no hammer necessary.i think that if you have to grab a hammer and beat on something on one of those tractors, maybe you should hit your head before anything else. :thumbsup:

far as the seat goes, i always spin mine from the side opposite the loader controls... usually takes about 2 or 3 seconds... easy peasy

 

[rayban1]

Mine has always been easy to take the pins in or out, but one side has a slight grove now , the small weld idea might be a option, will double check for dirt build up first, thanks for the input...........