A real newbie backhoe question

[PineRidge]

We use a long handled tool (shovel handle) with a steel scraper on the end. It easily cleans the crud from all buckets and can be purchased from most good hardware stores. Ours was $18.00

I also use it on the pole barn floor when mud starts to cake from using the tractor in the winter mud. (And before you ask, yes there is a difference between summer and winter mud but thats a whole different post) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[LBrown59]

Rent a Jack Hammer.

 

[SkyPup]

Large Crow Bar works good for me.

Clay can really be a major hassle with the BH...... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[dsgsr]

Make sure your new bucket has two holes in the bottom and keep a good size rock handy to where you're digging clay, tunk the bucket on the rock a few times and you should be fine.

David

 

[CurlyDave]

OK, clay was still stuck in there pretty well after 10 days.

The ripping chisel took about 5 minutes to clear the bucket, which included lots of help from the dogs (big labs). No mess, other than a pile of clay under the bucket.

I am going to get a floor scraper or longer-handled chisel for next time, depending on what the hardware store has when I go in.

 

[TOMDUALLY]

After you get the bucket cleaned try painting it on the inside with old motor oil, just slop it in with a 4" brush. I've seen this work on dozer blades. when it starts sticking again just recoat it.

 

[coasterez]

There is a product that I have used on my dozer blade and mower deck called "slip plate" or something like that. I got it from my JD dealer. It's basically teflon paint. Paint the inside of your bucket with it and nothing sticks to it. Works great, but have to reapply occasionally.