Recent content by Texas Todd

Made this one from 10 - 60 lb concrete. Might work for you as well.

Finally made a decision on backhoe. With the cost of adding plumbing and the backhoe itself, I went for a mini ex instead. Thus far has been a good decision, but its only been a couple of weeks.

Found a couple of videos on Youtube. I see what you are saying now. One says this is easier on the tracks and one says it is not. Not sure but I can see using it in tight situations. Surely must be harder on the ring gears?

Interesting. Would like to see a video of that maneuver.

Not sure what jump turn is but I baby it all I can. I've been picking up 400 lb rocks and the soil is loose and rocky. Try not to turn at all when carrying a load.

You get use to the feel. If you try to lift too much they will tip but keep the load close to the ground and you aren't tipping anywhere.

Grease adjust. Popped another track off today. At least it's getting easier to fix. Its a Briggs engine. 13.5 or 14 I believe.

I have been tearing out a jumbled up stone wall and trying to re-stack best I can. Needed to level up a BFR and the Kymron was just like having a buddy there. Very impressed with this XH14. Plenty of power. Surprises me what it will grab and lift. Only 5.5 hours on it so far, but pleased. Did...

600 lbs of concrete, so somewhere around 650 with the stuff inside.

Thought I would share how my ballast box has grown (literally). Was trying to move some large stones (1500 lbs plus) and the tractor got tippy even with loaded tires and a box blade. Decided to try the concrete block method after seeing many youtube videos. Added all the normal things, but...

Thanks! Still riding the fence on the backhoe.

My dealer didnt have an SE when I was chomping at the bit to buy mine. Armrests are one of the accessories I wanted with the SE. I found these from Greene Supply and they stated they fit the CK2610 with the new seat (Mine is a 2021). I received the armrests and four bolts. You will need two...

My take on a homemade ballast box. Just poured it yesterday. Somewhere around 650 lbs. I use Pat's so I didn't have to worry with quick hitch fitment issues. Now the hard part. Waiting for it to cure.