Backhoe CB65 Dual Function

[Hodgey4489]

I am purchasing a GC1723EB and had a few questions about the backhoe. While test driving it I noticed that the backhoe was unable to move the boom and dipper at the same time. You could only do one or the other. I spoke to the salesman about it and he said these small tractors don’t produce enough gpm’s. I was curious if any of you all have noticed this, or is it a malfunction?

 

[irvingj]

That is the way my 2310 is; I believe they are all that way... one motion at a time.

 

[MoMower]

Hmmm, I’d have to actually go operate mine to answer that question, accurately.

What I can say is this, in probably 300 hours of backhoe operation, between my 1710 and now the 1723, I have never noticed that as a cause of slow work.

 

[cglaser104]

I have a 2015 GC1710TLB with the CB65 and I can run 2 functions at once, albeit slowly at higher RPM's as I need the full GPM's to do it. I suspected it would be a bit faster for a GC1720 as they have a .5 higher GPM flow. One thing is for sure...they're no mini ex lol

 

[Hodgey4489]

Hmmm, I’d have to actually go operate mine to answer that question, accurately.

What I can say is this, in probably 300 hours of backhoe operation, between my 1710 and now the 1723, I have never noticed that as a cause of slow work.

Yes let me know what you find please. I’m thinking once you have more experience (I’ve got about 5 mins of backhoe experience....no lie) you have a much better feel and subconsciously know what your hoe can and can’t do.

 

[Hodgey4489]

I have a 2015 GC1710TLB with the CB65 and I can run 2 functions at once, albeit slowly at higher RPM's as I need the full GPM's to do it. I suspected it would be a bit faster for a GC1720 as they have a .5 higher GPM flow. One thing is for sure...they're no mini ex lol

I appreciate your response I believe I was experiencing the same thing. Me not having any experience made this the first thing I noticed when I jumped on it.

 

[ray66v]

Depending on how you control it, you usually have enough fluid to operate two functions at a time. Because, you are not usually opening the valves all the way.

As said, it's not an excavator. But, it is probably capable of digging faster than the average owner can control it. If you are experienced enough to dig at full throttle, it can move along pretty fast.

You do have to use any compact digger differently than commercial construction equipment. Aside from the limited amount of fluid flow, they simply don't have the weight to resist the movement of the machine when you are digging hard ground, or lots of roots. That means, sometimes you have to use a different technique, which involves breaking the ground by using more curling of the bucket, rather than just ripping, by pulling the bucket through the ground.

With a competent operator, these machines are capable, and smooth operating. And, more than adequate to do what they are designed for.

Considering that they cost a fraction of the cost of commercial equipment, I am quite pleased with mine.

 

[MoMower]

Yup, they are quite capable. It took most of the 300 hours or so to become proficient, but they will do a lot of work, like Ray said, once your good at it.

 

[GeneV]

I don't have my backhoe on the tractor now, but pretty sure I could move both at the same time, though both suffer speed if doing it together...which is good sometimes. Often times I'll do stuff like curl bucket will raising boom strictly to keep the boom from jerking up.

 

[CUtiger95]

If I am throttled up on my 1720 I have enough flow.

I rarely operate it at that level though, most of the time I am in the 1.8-2k RPM range. Just an old habit that I don’t run my equipment at heavy load unless I just absolutely have too..

The Backhoe has plenty of capability and will dig up any stump or make a hole that I need it too. Honestly the little tractor will do the work of any large tractor, but you wil need to take your time.