JD260 Backhoe Storage Dolly

Bundi · May 20, 2014

Does anyone have one of these? If so how does it work? I have the hardest time figuring out how and where to store my Backhoe when not on my machine and this looks AWESOME if it is durable. Stumbled across it when looking at the tooth bars hoping for one for my 1025r

Backhoe Storage Dolly

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Bundi · May 20, 2014

So I saw a video for the Kubota one. Seems really easy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-2vmslLBVY&list=PLC7FDC22DDA96F6CF

coveredbridge · May 20, 2014

I recently purchased one for my Kubota BX. It works just as described. You will need a hard surface to roll it. I keep mine in my garage. It's easy to load the hoe on the dolly and then just roll it out of the way. Installing the hoe on the tractor from the dolly is just as simple. I also have the loader dolly. When they are both off the tractor I "nest" them in the garage. The bucket end of the hoe fits between the loader arms.

CinderSchnauzer · May 20, 2014

I purchased four dolly wheels from the surplus store, some 2"x6" pine and made a dolly for my BH. Not elegant, but works and cheap - no welding skill required. Also made similar for the Ballast Box.

chvfrk98 · May 20, 2014

Mine was $55.

Bundi · May 20, 2014

I may take a stab at one of these ideas. I have a couple old Moving Dolly's and can re-purpose the wheels. Something to work on this weekend if wife allows me the time

chvfrk98 · May 21, 2014

Thought about using furniture dollys but I wanted to use a little better caster. The trick is to get the geometry right so you can lower the boom enough to lift the unit off without taking up more space than you have to.

CinderSchnauzer · May 21, 2014

Bundi said:
I may take a stab at one of these ideas. I have a couple old Moving Dolly's and can re-purpose the wheels. Something to work on this weekend if wife allows me the time

Also keep in mind the weight of the BH and select casters accordingly. Larger will roll easier than smaller.

Bundi · May 25, 2014

Well this weekends stab was a FAIL

Tried to just use two 1000 lb capacity dolly's with some 2x12 and the wheels on one of the dollys just bent over. Looking online for some wheels. I will try to post some picks of what I end up with.

Bundi · Jun 9, 2014

Have it built and working beautifully. Only issue is I am traveling the next couple weeks. Will post pics and dimensions when back. I did end up using casters from a furniture Dolly and think I will end up swapping them out.

pat32rf · Jun 9, 2014

I have a couple sets of heavy steel dollys but no smooth concrete. The hoe just sits under the pine tree as a result.....

MR_NC · Jun 9, 2014

This is what I came up with for my 260.
Worked great being able to roll the stick separate from the main chassis when folding down. Stored it as shown for months at a time. Couldn't believe how well the chassis setup in the car dolly. The lower C hooks for the main chassis "clip over" the side rail for the roller. This was VERY stable. Small children would not be able to tip it, etc. The COG ended up very close to the ground.
Given the weight of the 260, seemed safe to me.
Your mileage may vary...

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