5520 Anybody driving one ...

[sixdogs]

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AND then Tuesday morning I am going to test my backhoe operating skills !...................

Don't get discouraged. The first time on a backhoe is like the first time on a bicycle. You will be all thumbs until you figure it out. Don't let anyone stand nearby, stay away from buildings and for yourself, never get into a pinch-point after you learn. Grease with moly grease. Watch low buildings and tree lines for clearance and if you follow in my footsteps, just go right ahead now and rip out the satellite dish as well as a couple of her favorite bushes.

 

[blueriver]

just go right ahead now and rip out the satellite dish as well as a couple of her favorite bushes.

Thats just too funny ...

 

[blueriver]

Well I brought her home this afternoon and dug out that tree that's been bothering me.

A little trick to those back hoe levers !!

 

[Martian]

Well I brought her home this afternoon and dug out that tree that's been bothering me.

A little trick to those back hoe levers !!

Nice looking set-up! Definitely makes my 5410 jealous...

First time I used an backhoe was actually on a friends full size, it was a good idea I didn't practice next to the house or there would have been (several) holes in the walls from pushing a lever the wrong way:laughing: It does get easier with time:thumbsup:

 

[sixdogs]

Impressive, isn't it? Wait until you figure out it will dig trees WAY bigger than than. The world is your oyster. In the dormant time of the year you could probably transplant a 15 Ft tree, maybe more, with that backhoe and loader if you do it right. I have a thread on that topic.
You are a fortunate man with that tractor and a lucky man for a wife that told you to keep the backhoe.

 

[blueriver]

Impressive, isn't it? Wait until you figure out it will dig trees WAY bigger than than. The world is your oyster. In the dormant time of the year you could probably transplant a 15 Ft tree, maybe more, with that backhoe and loader if you do it right. I have a thread on that topic.
You are a fortunate man with that tractor and a lucky man for a wife that told you to keep the backhoe.

Yes it is impressive. I am finding jobs for the backhoe in my sleep ... I'm pretty sure I shine that bucket right up !!

 

[bullbreaker]

Thanks sir ... I tell you I am married to a darn good woman ... she never questions me although I always make my intents clear and she is very supportive. I am thinking that it will pop those cedars right out ... of course I'll have to learn to operate it.
When I get the 5520 home I get a group of pictures put up.

I know right now your in love with your 5520 but don't forget the brains of your operation on Valentine's Day !

Boone

 

[sixdogs]

.... I am finding jobs for the backhoe in my sleep ... I'm pretty sure I shine that bucket right up !!

I welded grab clevis hooks to my bucket--one on each side in line with lift arm and I first welded a plate to the bucket. I hook a chain between them and hook my pickup chain to it. It is really strong that way and near zero chance of bending things. There are pics in a previous thread of mine but I could take more if you want.
Also, you have the same Firestone radials on the rear that I do. I feel they are the finest farm tire out there and you would not beoieve the price. I'm not sure exactly so i won't guess. As well, I recall they weigh--hope I'm right--150 lbs more--each--than the bias ply that were on mine. Good tractor.

 

[blueriver]

I know right now your in love with your 5520 but don't forget the brains of your operation on Valentine's Day !

Boone

Boone good point ... I was informed a couple days ago that this year we need to swap homemade gifts ... she says she has mine already done ... so I've got to get busy ... she's a bird watcher so I'm thinking a few bluebird houses.

 

[blueriver]

I welded grab clevis hooks to my bucket--one on each side in line with lift arm and I first welded a plate to the bucket. I hook a chain between them and hook my pickup chain to it. It is really strong that way and near zero chance of bending things. There are pics in a previous thread of mine but I could take more if you want.
Also, you have the same Firestone radials on the rear that I do. I feel they are the finest farm tire out there and you would not beoieve the price. I'm not sure exactly so i won't guess. As well, I recall they weigh--hope I'm right--150 lbs more--each--than the bias ply that were on mine. Good tractor.

Sixdogs ... I have the hooks on my other buckets and do plan to put them on here.

Those are some fine Firestone radials and I do not know the weight difference. It may be my imagination they seem to ride smoother ... but the wheel base is also longer so that would help with the ride ... Not to mention this tractor has the air ride seat!!!