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    Off on to the next project

    Got it finished, the hardest part was figuring out how to attach the hydraulic pump to the crankshaft in the front. I built the three point with a hitch detachment so I can build other attachments and use the hydraulics. I will eventually add another valve on the other side for hydraulics in the...
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    Off on to the next project

    Making some progress, need one more hose and the hydraulics are complete. Going to build an ATV like (think Kolpin) 3 point with a few mods making it a bit more flexible. The 3 point will be hydraulic instead of 12 volt. Using what I could find at the salvage yard so the 3 point will be heavy...
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    Thinking of making my backhoe attachment towable and usable OFF the tractor!

    Dang....perhaps a boat with a backhoe.
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    Off on to the next project

    Making some progress, need lines and fittings. Going to start on the three point while waiting.
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    Thinking of making my backhoe attachment towable and usable OFF the tractor!

    Thanks> Mine was very heavy (but big), I towed with my truck. It would tow at 60 mph. I overengineered everything and still had to strengthen the boom with 1/2 inch plate (on top of 3/8 square 3" tubing). I ran a 15 horse H/F engine and a 15 gallon tank. I never broke a weld but did try. I...
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    Thinking of making my backhoe attachment towable and usable OFF the tractor!

    I think the 90 degree ouriggers will cause you to put massive strain in your frame and counterweight, i think you would have to really reinforce your frame
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    Thinking of making my backhoe attachment towable and usable OFF the tractor!

    Well I did it the hard way and built the entire thing (except the bucket) but it was nice simply being able to attach to my truck and go. The first issue I see is you will need lots of counterweight since the outriggers are at a 90 degree point to the bucket instead of 45 degrees similar to...
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    Off on to the next project

    OK, next dumb question. I am putting an open hydraulic system on my Yanmar YM146. I want to be able to use the system on the front and back of the tractor with attachments via quick connections. When I don't have anything attached via the quick connections do I need to run a line between the...
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    Off on to the next project

    Thank you.
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    Off on to the next project

    Thank you sir.
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    Off on to the next project

    OK, have the process of mounting the pump figured out (back on this project after a long time off). Need some advice on valves. I am going to build a 3 point that I can attach to the tractor and then the implements. I want to build a core aerator and want to use the weight of the tractor to...
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    Off on to the next project

    Well I have sold the last project (towable backhoe) and on to a new one. I have purchased a Yanmar YM146 (neat little tractor) and am going to mount a hydraulic pump on the front end of the tractor. The front has an electric PTO clutch (not working) and no room for a hydraulic pump in front of...
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    Towable backhoe

    Well I got it finished (well mostly anyway) I just wanted to thank all of you for the sage advice. I haven't had much time to play with it as the boss ordered a deck (with me as the laborer). For somebody who had never welded done fab or messed with hydraulics I learned alot. I need to add...
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    Finishing backhoe build need hydraulic fluid advice

    I am finishing my towable backhoe build and need some hydraulic fluid advice. I don't know much about hydraulic fluid (or much else for that matter) but am doing my research. As my project doesn't come with "directions" I don't have a recommended fluid. My project utilizes a 6-10 GPM gear pump...
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