Storing backhoe attachment for the winter?

Lilguy · Oct 28, 2018

I have no rooom to store the BH on my 2601 indoors removed. Any issue leaving it on in winter storage?

4570Man · Oct 28, 2018

I had a 4x4 post that was about 2” taller then the normal height of the tractor. If it was going to be parked for a while I lifted the tractor up with the boom and put the stick under it. If I didn’t the tires got flat spots.

davedj1 · Oct 29, 2018

Lilguy said:
I have no rooom to store the BH on my 2601 indoors removed. Any issue leaving it on in winter storage?

If your asking me, kind of. I plan on getting out some more firewood this fall so I would like to put the winch back on.

Looking4new · Oct 29, 2018

My BH is in a 13x20x12 shelter logic portable shelter. There is other summer stuff in there as well.

Jchonline · Oct 29, 2018

jajiu said:
I have a Kubota L3560HSTC with a BH92 backhoe, I always store mine inside the barn on a dolly I made. I prevent "sag" of the out-riggers by hooking them together with a tie-down ratchet strap.View attachment 575517 View attachment 575518

Yes. This is exactly what I am planning to do! Thanks for sharing.

4570Man · Oct 30, 2018

I never had a backhoe dolly which would have been nice. I always kept a strap on the outriggers when I wasn’t using it. Otherwise they leaked down and hit other things or at minimum took up more room.

Lilguy · Nov 1, 2018

Sooo, I ask again. Are there any negatives to leaving the backhoe on the 2601 in storage for the winter?

James Eric · Nov 1, 2018

None that I know of. I would grease the chrome on the cylinders for extra protection. If you are really concerned, cover it with a breathable car cover; not a tarp.

Jchonline · Nov 1, 2018

Same, none that I am aware of. On my TLB BH manual it does not mention any negatives. Lubrication and cylinder support is about all I would do. So make sure the bucket is flush with ground or pinned off to prevent pressure loss...and make sure downriggers are tied off to prevent the same.

Lilguy · Nov 1, 2018

Thank you for the input. Its kept in the 3+1/2 car heated garage next to my truck at our new home. Took it off last year and stored it in out building under tarp. Thought I might lift and block it off floor if any issue might arise other wise.