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oldnslo
Super Member
Blown hoses
Leaking cylinders
bad torque converters
broken planetary gears
under powered for loader work
never reach quite far enough
Leaking cylinders
bad torque converters
broken planetary gears
under powered for loader work
never reach quite far enough
Ford tractor
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unstable ground under the stabilizer causing the machine to list alarmingly when swinging a full bucket.
weak ground under the stabilizers that allows the machine to be pulled backwards nearly into the hole.
soggy ground under the machine that allows the stabilizers to both sink down full depth into the ground. Learning that raising them up too fast splatters mud over the operator...
Finding the supposedly "tight" machine that was purchased in fact needs bushings and pins. $$$$$
digging clay that sticks inside the bucket requiring the operator to get off and manually shovel it out of the bucket. each and every bucket...
finding cracks in the machine structure requiring tearing it down to bones and welding.
Finding the welds are not strong enough, requiring tearing back down and adding fish plate over the crack area.
finding even the fish plate cracks because the part was defective from the factory - requiring a 3rd tear down and total replacement.
listening to the wife, "I told you it would be cheaper to just replace it". grrrrr:laughing:
snagging a hose on a stump or branch and dumping $100 of hydraulic fluid on the ground.
whacking into stuff with the boom while moving.
discovering the machine is heavy enough to bend the ramps you are using to load it on the trailer.
weak ground under the stabilizers that allows the machine to be pulled backwards nearly into the hole.
soggy ground under the machine that allows the stabilizers to both sink down full depth into the ground. Learning that raising them up too fast splatters mud over the operator...
Finding the supposedly "tight" machine that was purchased in fact needs bushings and pins. $$$$$
digging clay that sticks inside the bucket requiring the operator to get off and manually shovel it out of the bucket. each and every bucket...
finding cracks in the machine structure requiring tearing it down to bones and welding.
Finding the welds are not strong enough, requiring tearing back down and adding fish plate over the crack area.
finding even the fish plate cracks because the part was defective from the factory - requiring a 3rd tear down and total replacement.
listening to the wife, "I told you it would be cheaper to just replace it". grrrrr:laughing:
snagging a hose on a stump or branch and dumping $100 of hydraulic fluid on the ground.
whacking into stuff with the boom while moving.
discovering the machine is heavy enough to bend the ramps you are using to load it on the trailer.
Baby Grand
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- Joined
- Nov 12, 2007
- Messages
- 4,649
- Location
- Windsor, CT.
- Tractor
- Kubotas: L3240GST B2320HST B5100D & G5200H
Sticker shock.
Runner
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- Joined
- May 12, 2007
- Messages
- 3,013
- Location
- Missouri
- Tractor
- 2024 Cub Cadet Ultima ZTXS5 54, 2007 John Deere 2520, 1989 John Deere 185, 1960 Panzer T70B
My only "issue" (JD 46 backhoe on 2520) is that the controls are too sensitive. I wish there was an easy way to dial down the sensitivity a little. It gets better with practice.
One other thing, the teeth on the bucket seem to bend really easy considering what they're made to do. Every rock seems to bend the teeth. I thought there would be some type of hardened steel used on these items.
Otherwise, love it.
One other thing, the teeth on the bucket seem to bend really easy considering what they're made to do. Every rock seems to bend the teeth. I thought there would be some type of hardened steel used on these items.
Otherwise, love it.
ctgoldwing
Platinum Member
I don't have enough uses for it - but I'd never be without it 
Qapla
Veteran Member
The "trapezoid" shaped hole they dig.
Having to either turn the seat around or change seats to move it forward when digging a ditch
Not being able to put the dirt far enough away from the hole and having it fall back in.
Feeding the machine diesel just to dig a hole.
Having the folded boom rake the tree branches and dumping the leaves on me because it sticks up higher than the ROPS.
Having to allow the added space for the folded boom and bucket when backing up.
Finding a good place to position lights when digging and it gets dark.
Still ... wouldn't want to be without one :thumbsup:
Having to either turn the seat around or change seats to move it forward when digging a ditch
Not being able to put the dirt far enough away from the hole and having it fall back in.
Feeding the machine diesel just to dig a hole.
Having the folded boom rake the tree branches and dumping the leaves on me because it sticks up higher than the ROPS.
Having to allow the added space for the folded boom and bucket when backing up.
Finding a good place to position lights when digging and it gets dark.
Still ... wouldn't want to be without one :thumbsup:
seymojo536
Silver Member
All my buddies know I have one and know I won't let them borrow it.
But I will load it up and dig any hole they need.
But I will load it up and dig any hole they need.
crash325
Elite Member
Once you get over sticker shock. You will be ever so happy that you have it.
Most problems are operator error and that can be solved with a lot of practice or use.
Back hoe on smaller machines is much quicker than the big guys. Just have to learn to use nice easy control movements.:thumbsup:
Most problems are operator error and that can be solved with a lot of practice or use.
Back hoe on smaller machines is much quicker than the big guys. Just have to learn to use nice easy control movements.:thumbsup:
tungularafishcamp
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- Sep 30, 2010
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- 1,210
- Location
- kodiak island, Alaska
- Tractor
- kubota L2800, 1/2 of a L48
I have them on a L2800 and a L48 and really dont have any issues. I welded hooks to the buckets to make them even more versatile. They are really easy to take off/on if you need another rear attachment. I have not put a thumb on the 48 yet but will this next winter, they really improve efficiency/abilities.
Rick
Rick
