Backhoe 2305/ Woods BH6000 Backhoe Update

flwiii · Dec 18, 2005

rvtech:
I am glad to here that the backhoe is finally mounted. It has been a long arduous journey for you with this implement. The pics are really nice, so is the shop and the greenery. It makes me want one, but would have absolutely no use on my sand pile.

rvtech · Dec 19, 2005

Not much good on my snow pile right now either, but I'm having a big time just running it to show everyone that stops by. They all think its cool. Even the finance manager /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

flwiii · Dec 19, 2005

I was so busy looking at the BH that I completely missed that Class A in the background. What's the length of it? It kind of dwarfs the 2305 when you really look at the background.
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rvtech · Dec 19, 2005

That's my 34' rental unit. It barely fits in a 40' space.

flwiii · Dec 19, 2005

I was guessing close to 40 feet. She's a real nice looking RV and that's an excellent storage facility you have. Is that Diesel or Gas powered?

My Class C is gas powered (V10) and I wished it was available in a Diesel package. It seems near impossible to get a Diesel powered Class C.

rvtech · Dec 19, 2005

We only use gas for rentals. The problem with a diesel in a C is the weight of the engine brings it close to the limit on GVCW. There isn't much capacity left. Most C's only have a diesel available in the smaller models. The 29' double slides and 31' slides are over their capacity before loaded.

The V-10 is a great package. We've been running a bunch of those since 1997. The newest version in a Class A is 362 horsepower /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

flwiii · Dec 20, 2005

Thanks for the clarification on why most Class C's are gas powered. I never thought about the combined weight being an issue.

Will you be able to use that BH any during the winter, or is it going to wait till spring thaw to get a workout? Did the addition setup for the seat raise you up close to hitting your head on the ROPS? I assume also, that you have to rotate the seat before you climb in to use the BH.

rvtech · Dec 20, 2005

I dug a little inside one of my buildings today. I need to install a floor drain before preparing for concrete. Our temperature today is about 15 degrees. We were at -2 degrees last night so the ground is frozen even inside this building. I was able to get down about a foot in 5 minutes. Basically just a waste of time, but I want to try it.

The seat does go up then rotate. It may be slightly higher in the normal position too since the bracket is now taller. I didn't notice any difference while plowing snow today. It is comfortable in the backhoe position as well. I'm very satisfied to this point with fit, on/off, and overall quality. The one thing I really don't know about is the most important part: Digging ability.

deereman64 · Dec 23, 2005

What a great piece of equipment. Can I ask a couple of questions. I had heard that the JD smaller machines didnt have enough steel in them to put on a BH? was this sour grapes as at the time as there wasnt one for JD? I certainly need to use one at some point ,but at the moment there is probably a week's work there. is a purchase justifable?
What kind of learning curve is involved in using in bankhoe?

Thanks

rvtech · Dec 23, 2005

I really don't know the answer to any of those questions. I'm not a person that abuses equipment so I don't think I will have a problem. One of my concerns with the 2305 is possibly not enough hydraulic pressure to run the backhoe. I have not used the backhoe enough to be able to tell you about the learning curve. I have enough projects that I feel the purchase was justified. I think the resale will be pretty strong on the backhoe, even if I decide to sell it without the tractor. I would have rented one if it was just for one project. I don't like to rent tools or equipment when I have so many things to do mainly because of the time factor. I always feel rushed to get done when renting.