Backhoe Best way to store backhoe?

[Willman]

OK this may be a dumb question, but what is the best/safest way to stoe the BH when off the tractor?
A: Leave it on the stabilizers and bucket and hope the clylinders dont leak down
or
B: Before disconnecting the hoses pull the tractor ahead a few inches and put blocking under the BH frame with the stabilizers up.
I'll be storing it in the barn with other equipment and dont want it to fall over on other stuff or me.

 

[GuglioLS]

In my humble opinion.
Option B with a little mod -
If you have a boom locking pin - install it.
Blocking under the center then raise the stabilizers just enough so the blocking is supporting all the weight and is stable. Place some blocking or pallets under the bucket.
If you have a beam overhead chain or strap the boom / dipper elbow to the overhead beam for extra peace of mind.

 

[grandad]

Actually, I use option C:

Before disconnecting the hoses pull the tractor ahead a few inches and put blocking under the BH frame with the stabilizers down and the bucket partially extended. The stabs and bucket give "stability", while most of the weight is on the frame.

 

[aloha]

I'm with grandad on this. I think you want the stabilizers down not only for stability, but also because if they are not down, they will leak down over time, and may come down on something easily damaged. If you are going to leave them up, tie them up.

 

[Willman]

Thanks for the good suggestions, I do think the blocking under the frame is the best way to go for solid support.
I think having it off for a day or two wouldnt be much of a problem on stabilizers alone, but over a few weeks I will block it.

 

[boustany]

Make thee a backhoe dolly.

Blocking can be trick: once the hydraulics bleed down, these babies can become very unstable.

 

[theboman]

It it can fit on a Kubota B7500, the BEST place to store your backhoe would be at my house /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[GerardC]

This is how mine is stored.

 

[GerardC]

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[GerardC]

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