Backhoe Bxpanded backhoe dolly

[tmyatt]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum having just (last September) purchased a BX 25 plus a mowing deck and 60" plow. Hope to get more attachments as time and $ allow. What a great tractor! I am now becoming proficient at removing and installing the backhoe but saw the video of the Bxpanded backhoe dolly which made removal and installation look even easier plus, the added advantage of moving and easier storing. Since I have blown the budget on purchasing the tractor and having the tools to fabricate a dolly, I thought I would make that my winter project. I can work out the dimensions but would appreciate someone letting me know the height and the size of the castors. I am sure I am not the only one to try this and I would rather get it right the first time. Thanks in advance for any information.

Tom

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Something like this might be quicker / cheaper and do the job. TSC also has this type of thing.

3 pc Snowmobile Dolly Set | Princess Auto

 

[sw03]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum having just (last September) purchased a BX 25 plus a mowing deck and 60" plow. Hope to get more attachments as time and $ allow. What a great tractor! I am now becoming proficient at removing and installing the backhoe but saw the video of the Bxpanded backhoe dolly which made removal and installation look even easier plus, the added advantage of moving and easier storing. Since I have blown the budget on purchasing the tractor and having the tools to fabricate a dolly, I thought I would make that my winter project. I can work out the dimensions but would appreciate someone letting me know the height and the size of the castors. I am sure I am not the only one to try this and I would rather get it right the first time. Thanks in advance for any information.

Tom

Welcome to TBN. The dolly issue has been around sine 2002..Look around and use the search...You can buy (2) dollies from China frieght for $18 and be 100% happy.

 

[GolfAddict]

Here is one guy who built his own.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/225703-48-448-485-dolly-build.html

I saw another thread from someone else who used three pre-built furniture moving type dollies and tied them together, but I can't find that thread.

 

[GolfAddict]

Here is a thread where casters for dollies are discussed and where folks got theirs for various dollies, including for backhoes.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/179695-home-made-dolly-where-do.html

 

[check 6]

bought one of the BX expanded dolly's for my BX 25 back hoe and I'm very happy with it. It is well made, allows me to easily remove the back hoe and once quickly on the dolly I can move it around the shop.

 

[Deano]

Here is one I built from free tubing!
Looks very familiar....
I did buy NICE phenolic casters. I think 800 lb since you put a lot of weight on the small end when removing.

 

[tmyatt]

Here is one I built from free tubing!
Looks very familiar....
I did buy NICE phenolic casters. I think 800 lb since you put a lot of weight on the small end when removing.

Deano, Nice work, I hope I can do the same. Can you tell me the height of the dolly? My backhoe is off the tractor and stored for the winter otherwise I would instal and measure height. Thanks,

Tom

 

[GolfAddict]

Here is one I built from free tubing!
Looks very familiar....
I did buy NICE phenolic casters. I think 800 lb since you put a lot of weight on the small end when removing.

Oh my, that does look familiar, almost the same as the grey one I have.

It reminds me - to the original poster - you probably want to make the one end solid casters and the other end swiveling... prevents it from rolling off if not on a perfectly level surface.

 

[Deano]

Oh my, that does look familiar, almost the same as the grey one I have.

It reminds me - to the original poster - you probably want to make the one end solid casters and the other end swiveling... prevents it from rolling off if not on a perfectly level surface.

Correct on swiveling casters!:thumbsup:

 

[Deano]

Deano, Nice work, I hope I can do the same. Can you tell me the height of the dolly? My backhoe is off the tractor and stored for the winter otherwise I would instal and measure height. Thanks,

Tom

See email I sent!

 

[CHDinCT]

I have the BXpanded version and actually replaced the fixed castors with swivel versions (from Lowes) since I need to remove and then rotate the BH 180* in it's own footprint. Couldn't do that with the fixed castors. As long as at least two of them have brakes, I think he'll be set.

 

[GolfAddict]

I have the BXpanded version and actually replaced the fixed castors with swivel versions (from Lowes) since I need to remove and then rotate the BH 180* in it's own footprint. Couldn't do that with the fixed castors. As long as at least two of them have brakes, I think he'll be set.

That's a pretty good idea - use ones with brakes! I actually rotate mine 180 also when storing. It's a bit of a pain, and I certainly can't do it in it's own footprint.

 

[CHDinCT]

Here's a pic of mine in storage so you see what I mean about tight storage. Pic is from last winter. It's tighter now with a log splitter in the right corner and the loader turned around and in the middle. I now back he tractor in and the 3PH fits inside the loader bucket.

 

[murphy1244]

Here's a pic of mine in storage so you see what I mean about tight storage. Pic is from last winter. It's tighter now with a log splitter in the right corner and the loader turned around and in the middle. I now back he tractor in and the 3PH fits inside the loader bucket.

Has that stuff been used?? Much too clean.

 

[CHDinCT]

Has that stuff been used?? Much too clean.

In that pic, no. Pic was taken a few days after delivery last winter. The backhoe sat in storage until about April. The loader was put to work about a week later clearing record snows for Jan. 2011 - more than the blade could "relocate".

I knew someone was gonna point that out. :laughing:

 

[murphy1244]

I was not trying to make fun of you, I was impressed.
Who made your stands?

 

[like2wheel]

I made a backhoe dolly for my bx24 out of a left-over length of lam-beam & 3 tool chest casters. Cut the beam & bolted it together in a T shape, & put the 3 wheels on the bottom. Was one of those rare projects where everything worked out just right the 1st time, took all of about 30 min & works perfect. Fast on & off, small footprint, & sturdy too.

All wheels need to swivel to make it easy to reinstall, or else you'll need a lot of swing room to line it up.

 

[ametcalf]

I made a backhoe dolly for my bx24 out of a left-over length of lam-beam & 3 tool chest casters. Cut the beam & bolted it together in a T shape, & put the 3 wheels on the bottom. Was one of those rare projects where everything worked out just right the 1st time, took all of about 30 min & works perfect. Fast on & off, small footprint, & sturdy too.

All wheels need to swivel to make it easy to reinstall, or else you'll need a lot of swing room to line it up.

Could you please post a picture and a couple of measurements? I would like to know the dimensions of the T. I would also like to know the distance from the floor to the top of the dolly. I tried to make a dolly for my BX23. It looks like the one for the BX25 but it does not work very well so I went back to just letting the backhoe set on the floor when I take it off. It would be nice to be able to move it around.
Thank you,
A.Metcalf

 

[CHDinCT]

I was not trying to make fun of you, I was impressed.
Who made your stands?

Thanks. Got them from BXpanded.