I run my tractor at 2000 rpms when using the backhoe. Anything higher and the swing is too fast. Higher rpm's does not mean more power at the backhoe, you will still hit the relief valves, just quicker.
I run my tractor at 2000 rpms when using the backhoe. Anything higher and the swing is too fast. Higher rpm's does not mean more power at the backhoe, you will still hit the relief valves, just quicker.
kattywumpus said:Agree. 1900 - 2000 rpms seems to be the best.
A picture of your tach would help but most likely you are talking about the PTO mark which is where your engine rpms need to be in order to have 540 rpms at the rear PTO. If you have an HST, then you want to keep the rpms at a minimum of 2,000 but only when you are actually moving. If your stopped and just using the backhoe then you can go lower. Assuming your DK55 is relatively new, they have a rated engine speed of 2600 rpms, that is the max you want to run.Then what is the redline on the tach(about 2300) for.? Kioti DK55
Someone told me that if you don't have the rpm's up enough,that I could damage the tractor? Is this true for backhoe? Or only pto- mower?