Solid Backhoe for $35K possible?

[GManBart]

4 in 1 bucket probably !

Certainly could be, but I don't know how likely folks are to have a GP bucket, 4-1 bucket, and forks for the machine and sell it without including the 4-1 bucket? The other thing is that the hydraulic quick attach looks different than the standard Case version, so if there was a 4-1 bucket for it that was going to another machine, you'd think they would keep the forks as well. Who knows, I'm just happy to have the option!

 

[GManBart]

Anyway, pix if/when you get the chance - thanks... Steve

I had to do the final paperwork today, so I snapped a few pictures. The forks are mounted, and you can obviously see the bucket on them.

It turn out the plumbed the front with two sets of hoses coming off diverter valves...so only one switch in the cab. I guess you could hook up the attachment, move the valves, then change to the other hoses to power something like a grapple.

I'll take some pics of the QA with no attachment after they deliver it next week. Guess I'm going to need some Case tan paint to touch up the loader arms and QA!

 

[skyhook]

Looks like the quick attach is similar to my JCB,
nice,, you don't have to get out to change attachments, I also have the same type of connections with a lever like your's, I have a homemade quick attach with a plow on it that came with the machine,
but it's a manual angle, I'm going to use those to connect hydraulic cylinders for the angling.
also, depending on the hydraulic flow (GPM) you may be able to attach a hydraulic front blower.

 

[GManBart]

Looks like the quick attach is similar to my JCB,
nice,, you don't have to get out to change attachments, I also have the same type of connections with a lever like your's, I have a homemade quick attach with a plow on it that came with the machine,
but it's a manual angle, I'm going to use those to connect hydraulic cylinders for the angling.
also, depending on the hydraulic flow (GPM) you may be able to attach a hydraulic front blower.

I noted that the forks were made by HLA (Horst) but I didn't think to look at the bucket attach plate, and didn't see any markings on the QA, so I'll have to do a bit more digging to figure out who made it. It doesn't really matter, but I'm going to look into a grapple. A front blower would be awesome! I hadn't thought of that, but I like the idea! I was thinking that I'd come up with an adapter to use the 7.5' plow from my truck on it, but a blower would be better.

 

[Roadbuilder6]

Nice! I used to have a 215S JCB and loved it. Case makes a good machine, you will have good luck with it. I now run the mini excavator/ tractor combo. Works well for me, but a Backhoe still has a very important place.

 

[RDrancher]

IGuess I'm going to need some Case tan paint to touch up the loader arms and QA!

Congrats on the new-to-you hoe! Just to save you some grief...there are two different shades of Case paint. One is more yellow and one more tan.

 

[GManBart]

Congrats on the new-to-you hoe! Just to save you some grief...there are two different shades of Case paint. One is more yellow and one more tan.

Thanks! Mine is definitely the "Power Tan" color, which is still current, so that should make finding it easier. I'm waiting on a service report from the dealer (what service they've done) and I'll order some paint when I figure out if I need any filters, etc.

 

[BukitCase]

Bart, thanks for those 2 pix - from what I can see, the one I'm fabbing is functionally the same (except for that single purpose, double ram cylinder, that is ) - for now, I think I can stand to get on-off the tractor to insert pins, it's still miles ahead of NOT having a QA at all.

When I get further along with my QA I'll post a new thread in BuildItYerself forum. Got a couple "DoB4's" in the way, so it'll be a while.

Thanks again, now go dig something up and bury it again

 

[GManBart]

Bart, thanks for those 2 pix - from what I can see, the one I'm fabbing is functionally the same (except for that single purpose, double ram cylinder, that is ) - for now, I think I can stand to get on-off the tractor to insert pins, it's still miles ahead of NOT having a QA at all.

When I get further along with my QA I'll post a new thread in BuildItYerself forum. Got a couple "DoB4's" in the way, so it'll be a while.

Thanks again, now go dig something up and bury it again

Heck yeah, even manual pins are a huge improvement!

She was delivered this morning :drink:

 

[wmonroe]

Congrats, awesome machine. What is the fel lift capacity?

Oh and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that puts a piece of wood between the loader and concrete floor.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Really really nice machine...
Down here in NC most of those models would have AC...
Case makes a really good hoe...
How many times have I said really in this post???
You can do a lot of work with that unit...
Get some action posts...
I would assume that your lift capacity is in the 5K-6K range...
Actually I just looked up the specs at Ritchie and it states 2804 kg > 6K...
Um...
That is a lot...

 

[GManBart]

Congrats, awesome machine. What is the fel lift capacity?

Oh and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that puts a piece of wood between the loader and concrete floor.

Thanks! The manual say 6,182lbs with the general purpose bucket, so I'll lose a bit for the QA and the little distance it moves the bucket forward.....I can live with that!

Yeah, I just did the concrete on that side of the barn about 6 weeks ago so I'm protective of it

 

[GManBart]

Really really nice machine...
Down here in NC most of those models would have AC...
Case makes a really good hoe...
How many times have I said really in this post???
You can do a lot of work with that unit...
Get some action posts...
I would assume that your lift capacity is in the 5K-6K range...
Actually I just looked up the specs at Ritchie and it states 2804 kg > 6K...
Um...
That is a lot...

I was close to buying a Deere, but it sold, and two weeks later this one showed up. Around here there are more Case hoes than anything else, and more dealers, so I figured that was a minor plus. I'm bummed it doesn't have AC, but not too many around here have it except the really newest machines (or so it seems). I don't think it'll be a big issue, and it's not like I'm doing all day shifts in it anyway, so I can pick when to work.

I can't wait to get some action shots!

 

[BukitCase]

Bart, another reason I prefer Case, old OR new - not only do they use dual curl cylinders on the loader, but they are BACKWARD to most others I'm aware of - IOW, by using trunnion mounts and linkage, you get the most power in CURL mode instead of DUMP mode. Makes quite a bit of difference in breakout force when you do the math... Steve

 

[yellowdogsvc]

that is a nice looking machine. It looks like it's in great shape.. You could always add A/C aftermarket later.

 

[George2615]

Congrats on your new toy, I mean tool. Quite an upgrade from your R4047. You should get many years out of her.

 

[wmonroe]

Thanks! The manual say 6,182lbs with the general purpose bucket, so I'll lose a bit for the QA and the little distance it moves the bucket forward.....I can live with that! Yeah, I just did the concrete on that side of the barn about 6 weeks ago so I'm protective of it

Nice, you'll be able to do some lifting with that!

My concrete floor is about a year and a half old and I'm still protective of it.

 

[GManBart]

that is a nice looking machine. It looks like it's in great shape.. You could always add A/C aftermarket later.

I may look into that...should be possible.

 

[GManBart]

First semi-action pics....finally got home before it got dark. 6' long 12" culvert isn't very heavy, but it's heavy enough to be a pain to move any other way.

After I moved the concrete I decided I wanted to try the bucket on a pile of fill that came out of the plugged culvert....but it was getting pretty dark, so I just did one scoop.

I LOVE having this much weight and power...rolled into the pile and it was like it wasn't there. :thumbsup:

Before I put her away I spent ten minutes using the backhoe on the septic field I plan to remove....just trying it out. I don't know why anybody would say you can't be precise swinging the boom with the foot pedals....I could inch it along just fine.

 

[wmonroe]

Very nice. You'll be knocking out a lot of work now...and maybe having a little fun at the same time.