Avenger
Veteran Member
I did a search for this and could not find an answer. So apologies if this has been covered. If so, please point me in the right direction.
Issue: Changing the control pattern on a backhoe.
Details: I recently purchased a Woods BH90-X backhoe for my tractor. I have been using it, but since I am more familiar with one style vs what this has, I am not very good. I am looking for a way to make the controls work the way my brain is wired. I worked in construction running excavators from 2006-2009. I was used to the ISO type where the main boom up/down control is on the right hand. When I was working construction, we referred to this type as "Cat type" vs "John Deere" or "Type 1" vs "Type 2". I learned on Cat, Type 1, ISO and preferred to use that control type. Whenever I jumped into a new or different machine, there always seemed to be a way of changing from SAE to ISO and vise-versa. Sometimes even using the computer to do so, but typically it was a simple valve. Over the years since leaving the heavy equipment world behind, I have rented a few smaller excavators, and never had an issue changing the pattern.
So my brain is wired to use the ISO pattern of Swing + dipper in/out on the left hand. And bucket curl + main boom up/down on the right.
Not SAE (which apparently is more common in the US, didnt know that until I started looking into this. ISO is more common world wide.) which is Swing + Main boom up/down on the left hand. And bucket curl + dipper in/out on the right.
The dipper and boom switch hands.
My Problem: After purchasing the Woods BH90-X (and assuming I could switch the controls like very other backhoe/excavator I have ever used), I found out that the control patter is type SAE with no way to change it. This makes for some interesting maneuvers with the backhoe. Now, I can adapt and get the job done, but I am slow and must think about every move I want to do, vs just doing it like it was an extension of my own arm.
Proposed Solution: Swap the hoses at the controls. Has anyone who has a Woods BH, ever swap the hoses at the controls to make it the ISO pattern? Any issues anyone can think of about doing this? Pressures, flow rates, etc?
I have read through the manual and found nothing on this subject. I have sent an email to Woods asking for help, with no answer. I have not called my dealer, but I am sure he will not be of much help.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Issue: Changing the control pattern on a backhoe.
Details: I recently purchased a Woods BH90-X backhoe for my tractor. I have been using it, but since I am more familiar with one style vs what this has, I am not very good. I am looking for a way to make the controls work the way my brain is wired. I worked in construction running excavators from 2006-2009. I was used to the ISO type where the main boom up/down control is on the right hand. When I was working construction, we referred to this type as "Cat type" vs "John Deere" or "Type 1" vs "Type 2". I learned on Cat, Type 1, ISO and preferred to use that control type. Whenever I jumped into a new or different machine, there always seemed to be a way of changing from SAE to ISO and vise-versa. Sometimes even using the computer to do so, but typically it was a simple valve. Over the years since leaving the heavy equipment world behind, I have rented a few smaller excavators, and never had an issue changing the pattern.
So my brain is wired to use the ISO pattern of Swing + dipper in/out on the left hand. And bucket curl + main boom up/down on the right.
Not SAE (which apparently is more common in the US, didnt know that until I started looking into this. ISO is more common world wide.) which is Swing + Main boom up/down on the left hand. And bucket curl + dipper in/out on the right.
The dipper and boom switch hands.
My Problem: After purchasing the Woods BH90-X (and assuming I could switch the controls like very other backhoe/excavator I have ever used), I found out that the control patter is type SAE with no way to change it. This makes for some interesting maneuvers with the backhoe. Now, I can adapt and get the job done, but I am slow and must think about every move I want to do, vs just doing it like it was an extension of my own arm.
Proposed Solution: Swap the hoses at the controls. Has anyone who has a Woods BH, ever swap the hoses at the controls to make it the ISO pattern? Any issues anyone can think of about doing this? Pressures, flow rates, etc?
I have read through the manual and found nothing on this subject. I have sent an email to Woods asking for help, with no answer. I have not called my dealer, but I am sure he will not be of much help.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
