Backhoe Poor Bucket Weld

[Zork]

The other day I was using my backhoe to dig a stump out. About halfway around the stump I noticed something odd about the bucket. I did not feel anything odd since the whole rig tends to snap and pop. The setup is an '04 and I've got about 30 hours on the hoe and 280 hours on the tractor. I was operating at a gentle 2K RPM's and it is too bad I have not worked this hoe harder during the warranty period. I wonder how many other welds are like this?

 

[JB4310]

I agree, the welds look poor.

But now it's time to fix it. If you have a large press, you can squeeze it back in place. Otherwise for the quick back yard fix, mount it back on the machine and try to push it/hammer it back to close with the machines hydraulic advantage.

Once it's welded/ reinforced it will be better than new, do you weld or are you bringing it to a shop? It doesn't look like a complicated repair. just want to make sure when you straighten it that the holes will line up and will mount on the machine.

That's why I would repair it mounted, at least the rough work.

Good Luck, JB.

 

[Zork]

I do have a press and plan on putting the pins in before I attempt to straighten it. However, I do have an email sent to Amerequip asking for a goodwill warranty (insert sad puppy dog or sad kitty cat image here) since its out of warranty. We'll see if they have compassion on me first. My skin-tone is getting rather blu-ish and I haven't gotten a reply yet, lol.

 

[JB4310]

Definitely worth a shot, see if they offer you anything.

But even if they sent you a new bucket I would reinforce it before putting it in service.

JB.

 

[BigBoyinMS]

I'm not a welder and even I can see that there is NO penetration in those shots.

 

[Zork]

Well, never heard from the company and I wasn't going to bother my dealer with this so I fixed it. Threw it in a press and straightened as much as possible and brought it close to being square. My main concern was keeping the pins from binding so they move freely.

My thought is to buy a spare bucket but I might get the same unit from the shelf, lol.

 

[Egon]

Consider grinding off all the original Gobs and doing a proper weld.:thumbsup:

 

[cdaigle430]

The other day I was using my backhoe to dig a stump out. About halfway around the stump I noticed something odd about the bucket. I did not feel anything odd since the whole rig tends to snap and pop. The setup is an '04 and I've got about 30 hours on the hoe and 280 hours on the tractor. I was operating at a gentle 2K RPM's and it is too bad I have not worked this hoe harder during the warranty period. I wonder how many other welds are like this?

Why is there a bolt in the back of the bucket? I hope thats not a hook-if it is thats a bad spot for a hook.

 

[Zork]

I do have a small hook there and it fits nicely between the two rails of the pivot frame. I thought about this location being a problem with a larger slip hook and the possible threats with digging blindly and that is why I went with the small grip hook. With the exception of a burried chain making its way into the hook the current hook should slice through anything 3/8 of an inch. I'm not sure why you ask this question other than linking it to potential damage. This are of the bucket appears to be the thickest and best protected.

Thanks for the reply. What are your thoughts?

 

[Willl]

In one of those pics (2179c), almost looks as if it was repaired/rewelded before ?