To20Chris
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I have just a 12", it digs nice neat trenches and doesn't clog up too bad. I don't think you would need or want smaller for trenching - 12" is pretty narrow when you are digging.
Backhoe bucket size
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uhmgawa
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I have an 11 ft hoe and use 12 and 24 buckets. Depending on immediate need, both do exceptionally well. )</font>
I have a 24" bucket on my backhoe. That is the way it was configured by
the dealer. If I was to choose I probably would have chosen smaller. Glad I
didn't. After using it for a year it seems to be just the right size.
I have a 24" bucket on my backhoe. That is the way it was configured by
the dealer. If I was to choose I probably would have chosen smaller. Glad I
didn't. After using it for a year it seems to be just the right size.
PineRidge
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Cliff keep in mind that the smaller buckets like the 12 inch concentrate the power of your backhoe and are best suited for digging out roots and freeing up stumps easier. The larger buckets are used to move more dirt and are a good trade off if you don't need concentrated digging power.
I went with the 12 inch bucket for the backhoe on my TC-40D and it has worked well for me.
I went with the 12 inch bucket for the backhoe on my TC-40D and it has worked well for me.
rockyridgefarm
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Mine came with a 9". I dig like crazy and have NEVER had to unstick it. But soil conditions make a huge differance. I think I will add a 16" or 24" later...
CTyler
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I have 12 and 24" buckets for my 9' hoe. I use the 12" bucket for most things since I'm digging trenches for one thing or another.
12" is a little tight when your trying to glue sewer pipe or whatever 4' in the hole but its workable. If I were 6'+ and/or 250+lbs I'd probably want something bigger.
Depends on what you want to do. I just planted 35 trees that were left over from the 350 the NRD planted. Used the 12" bucket again. In this case a 9" would have been better but thats probably the only thing it would ever get used for.
I've seen some of the small rental machines that have small ~9" buckets on them. The were great for digging shallow DWV lines and you get get them inside of basements. Would work great for planting small tree's, landscape bushes etc...
12" is a little tight when your trying to glue sewer pipe or whatever 4' in the hole but its workable. If I were 6'+ and/or 250+lbs I'd probably want something bigger.
Depends on what you want to do. I just planted 35 trees that were left over from the 350 the NRD planted. Used the 12" bucket again. In this case a 9" would have been better but thats probably the only thing it would ever get used for.
I've seen some of the small rental machines that have small ~9" buckets on them. The were great for digging shallow DWV lines and you get get them inside of basements. Would work great for planting small tree's, landscape bushes etc...
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Cliff:
No matter what width of bucket you get, make sure it has replaceable manganese teeth, preferrably bolt on.
No matter what width of bucket you get, make sure it has replaceable manganese teeth, preferrably bolt on.
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Cliff:
No matter what width of bucket you get, make sure it has replaceable manganese teeth, preferrably bolt on. )</font>
Well, now there's an interesting thing. I ordered the bucket more than a week ago as I said up thread, but I don't know if the Deere buckets have replaceable teeth or not. Do you break them very often? The soil around here isn't rocky.
Cliff
No matter what width of bucket you get, make sure it has replaceable manganese teeth, preferrably bolt on. )</font>
Well, now there's an interesting thing. I ordered the bucket more than a week ago as I said up thread, but I don't know if the Deere buckets have replaceable teeth or not. Do you break them very often? The soil around here isn't rocky.
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Cliff:
I don't think you will break any, at least not right away. They erode from the abrasive action of the dirt you are digging. When they erode enough, the break. You aren't going to use your backhoe enough to worry about it, but whomever buys it down the road may have to replace them.
I had a Kubota backhoe that went on 3 different tractors in it lifetime with me. I sold it about 2 years ago and the bucket teeth were the originals. They were wearing so I imagine that the guy I sold it to had to replace them.
We have moderately abrasive soil here. I did hard rod the bucket cheeks to slow down the erosion on that part.
I don't think you will break any, at least not right away. They erode from the abrasive action of the dirt you are digging. When they erode enough, the break. You aren't going to use your backhoe enough to worry about it, but whomever buys it down the road may have to replace them.
I had a Kubota backhoe that went on 3 different tractors in it lifetime with me. I sold it about 2 years ago and the bucket teeth were the originals. They were wearing so I imagine that the guy I sold it to had to replace them.
We have moderately abrasive soil here. I did hard rod the bucket cheeks to slow down the erosion on that part.
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Cliff_Johns
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I did hard rod the bucket cheeks to slow down the erosion on that part. )</font>
Could you explain what "hard rod" means here.
Cliff
Could you explain what "hard rod" means here.
Cliff
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Could you explain what "hard rod" means here.)</font>
Since I'm here reading this, I'll give you the quick answer. Hard rodding or Hard facing is a welding term used to describe a process of putting a weld down that will protect the surface of the metal underneath. It's rather like adding a protective covering which is harder than the steel it's attached to. I believe that's the correct answer, if not someone will be sure to give the correction. Some people hard face their cutting edges to make them last longer as well. Back to topic. I've been using the 12" bucket that was incorrectly shipped with my backhoe and today I picked up the 16" bucket I was supposed to get. I decided to buy the 12" as well for trenching and closer jobs that the 16 would have a hard time getting into. Also, the smaller bucket may come in handy if I'm in hard to dig soil as it will not take as large a bite, therefore being easier to dig with. I should be able to operate a little faster digging stumps with the 16". John
Since I'm here reading this, I'll give you the quick answer. Hard rodding or Hard facing is a welding term used to describe a process of putting a weld down that will protect the surface of the metal underneath. It's rather like adding a protective covering which is harder than the steel it's attached to. I believe that's the correct answer, if not someone will be sure to give the correction. Some people hard face their cutting edges to make them last longer as well. Back to topic. I've been using the 12" bucket that was incorrectly shipped with my backhoe and today I picked up the 16" bucket I was supposed to get. I decided to buy the 12" as well for trenching and closer jobs that the 16 would have a hard time getting into. Also, the smaller bucket may come in handy if I'm in hard to dig soil as it will not take as large a bite, therefore being easier to dig with. I should be able to operate a little faster digging stumps with the 16". John
