Backhoe Dolly

[RoyJackson]

I'll be dropping the backhoe (a 448) off within a month (if the snow is gone!) and I'd like to store it in my garage, if it's not to tall for the garage doors.
Anyway, I know some of you have built dollies and I'd like you to post pictures of what you've done.
I have some concepts rattling around my head, but I'm not sure they'd be adequate for a 1500 lb 'hoe.

So, let's see what you've got!

 

[lhfarm]

Way back in 2007 (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...pineridge-bh-dolly-wow.html?highlight=backhoe) I built a steel dolly and it has been perfect. I don't know that PineRidge's original plans are still available, but I'll try to do a search. I know several others used modified versions for various brands. Not sure what my little hoe weighs (sure it is way less than 1500lb) but I can easily move it around on the barn floor.

 

[petegoud]

Here's one I built about 10 years ago.

 

[IslandTractor]

Here's one I built about 10 years ago.

Very nice. I'm jealous. I don't have a concrete surface to store mine so I block it up on 6x6 timbers outside. Always a bit of a hassle lining up the subframe the next time I mount it. Would love casters like yours.

 

[tractchores]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/236155-bh65-backhoe-dolly-build.html

Thats a link to a build I did for mine. It is wood, but has held up fine for a few years. The most important thing is to get good casters.

 

[bajabum]

Harbor Freight has some nice dollies, they work ok.

1500 lb. Capacity Vehicle Dollies 2 Pc

 

[JerryK]

Built this for a 1500# Bradco built hoe... 4" for the cross pieces and 3" for the runners. Yellow 2" stock was put on to keep the knuckle of the hoe bucket from hitting the floor during loading/unloading. Heavy duty casters... The hoe sits down inside the frame a little and can't slide off... Takes a little to get it rolling, but the big thing is trying to stop it... Lay a couple two by fours under the hoe, raise them up and see what you can come up with....

 

[RoyJackson]

Thanks for all the responses! Great pictures too!

Assuming the backhoe isn't too tall for my garage door, I'll be adding a hitch of some sort so I can move it in and out of the garage with my Gator. I initially planned on a wooden dolly since my welding days are long gone (got a pacemaker, so I'll have to source out the welding).
Once the dolly is positioned, I'd chock the caster wheels to prevent movement while mounting or dismounting the backhoe.

 

[IslandTractor]

Thanks for all the responses! Great pictures too!

Assuming the backhoe isn't too tall for my garage door, I'll be adding a hitch of some sort so I can move it in and out of the garage with my Gator. I initially planned on a wooden dolly since my welding days are long gone (got a pacemaker, so I'll have to source out the welding).
Once the dolly is positioned, I'd chock the caster wheels to prevent movement while mounting or dismounting the backhoe.

How about oxy/acetylene welding? It's more fun anyways.

You might also check with your cardiologist but I'd think that DC stick welding would also be possible. Stay away from high frequency TIG.

 

[RoyJackson]

How about oxy/acetylene welding? It's more fun anyways.

You might also check with your cardiologist but I'd think that DC stick welding would also be possible. Stay away from high frequency TIG.

Yeah...then I'd have to buy a welding machine too! Or, an ox-acetylene rig. When I was welding (several years ago...and only for my own projects) it was mostly TIG...a little MIG. I haven't done stick welding in decades.
After the pacemaker was installed, I did talk to a cardiologist since I was the Quality Manager in a foundry (lots of welding in a foundry). Now, this was an aluminum foundry, so almost all TIG and MIG. His recommendation was to stay about 4-5 foot away and absolutely no welding. It's not just the arc aspect...more the cables which can have a pretty significant magnetic field (especially if coiled).

Good thinking though and thanks for the post!