Backhoe 180 mini backhoe
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stray
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Nice!! I always thought that my pt would handle a 12” bucket and with the info you have given us I will most likely go ahead and built it the 16 inch one. How about when you get a chance post a pick of it. Thanks for sharing the pics and the ideas.
tracdoc
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Beechwood,
You are certainly "da man" and the bucket + thumb is "da bomb"
We should get you and stray together to have a "dueling MIGs" contest /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
You are certainly "da man" and the bucket + thumb is "da bomb"
We should get you and stray together to have a "dueling MIGs" contest /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Barryh
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Very nice work indeed. Inspiration for the rest of us 180 owners. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Thanks for the pictures.
pajoube
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Beautiful job. Looks like it just came out of a factory production.
Not sure if this applies or not, with the amount of stress my mini hoe puts on the center pivot pin with the small bucket, do you see any problem with the larger bucket?
PJ
Not sure if this applies or not, with the amount of stress my mini hoe puts on the center pivot pin with the small bucket, do you see any problem with the larger bucket?
PJ
KentT
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Great job! What kind of control lever setup are you using for that added third hydraulic circuit?
Kent
The OEM 2 spool valve is a Sauer Danfoss . I bought the same configuration in a 3 spool valve from Sauer Danfoss.
I had to enlarge the mounting area and cut a larger hole in the side of the tunnel for the extra hoses. The old 2 spool valve will not go to waste, I'm planing on mounting it on the left side of the steering console for future use. I'll hook it up using the power beyond port from the three spool valve or vice-versa.
Just a note to any 180 owners. Do yourselves a favor and remove the lift arm hoses from behind the cylinder bracket.
I didn't notice the rubbing from the cylinder end until it was to late, /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The OEM 2 spool valve is a Sauer Danfoss . I bought the same configuration in a 3 spool valve from Sauer Danfoss.
I had to enlarge the mounting area and cut a larger hole in the side of the tunnel for the extra hoses. The old 2 spool valve will not go to waste, I'm planing on mounting it on the left side of the steering console for future use. I'll hook it up using the power beyond port from the three spool valve or vice-versa.
Just a note to any 180 owners. Do yourselves a favor and remove the lift arm hoses from behind the cylinder bracket.
I didn't notice the rubbing from the cylinder end until it was to late, /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
stray
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Cool!! Looks like two bolts and the buckets are swapped. Don’t go to any trouble but when the hoe is mounted to the trailer I’ll look forward to a pic of that. Thanks for this pic. Love that big bucket!!
