Backhoe CK 20 Backhoe Installation

[Steverino]

This is for a Rhino 65A on a LB1914
I removed mine for the first time today to hook up a small rotary cutter I bought. I wanted to make sure the driveshaft they gave me was the right length. It wasn't so I'm glad I checked before I drag all this machinery to my property. The problem I ran into was the torque bracket for the PTO pump gets in the way of the cross member on the subframe.
In the picture my index is pointing to the torque bracket and the middle is pointing to the cross member I'm trying to clear. I may call my dealer next week and see what he recommends. I'm not sure how I removed it but it was even harder going back on. -Steve
Backhoe PTO pump bracket

Caver, I do not have a rhino backhoe but judging from your stated problem and the picture provided, it sounds like you will have to remove the PTO pump in order to connect your rotary cutter, so if you remove the pump first it would seem your problem is solved, however you loose your ability to maneuver the backhoe hydraulically, a catch twenty two for-sure. You could use a floor jack but this approach is certainly a PIA. There is one other area you might want to check, on my CK-30 I have to remove the draw bar pin in order for the backhoe to slide by, (in fact I do not use the drawbar so I have left it off the tractor altogether) but the first time I tried to remove the backhoe it vexed me for the better part of an hour. Just some suggestions for the weekend until you get to talk to the pros.

 

[caver]

I talked to James Little and it was hard to communicate the problem over the phone but I think he understood what I was having trouble with. He must have a better technique.
I suggested cutting some length off the torque plate fingers, that are mounted to the pump, he said that would work too.

 

[caver]

Here is a better picture to show you how the PTO pump bracket hangs down
and interferes with the crossmember, when sliding the subframe off.
I took it off and will cut about an inch off the tips. Hauled my tractor over to my place Sunday and put about 5 hours on the clock Monday.

 

[fcamillieri]

I found learning to use my bh to be one of life's humbling experiences. I was pleasantly surprised that once I started digging, I was actually doing a quite decent job - even the 18 yo "know-it-all" working for me commented favorably.
David

I needed to dig a 30 foot trench yesterday so I had to put the BH on. It was my first time and didn't take too long. Lining it up was the hard part and I had to use pliers to release the pressure on the fittings. It was resting on a cement floor and I had to back up against a wall to get it into the brackets.
BTW the hoses had a red tywrap on the one for the top fitting.
Running the BH is going to take some time to get used to. I did learn to use the BH to lift the rear wheels out of the mud a few times and swing them to the side without tipping over.

Frank