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.