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Well I have sold the last project (towable backhoe) and on to a new one. I have purchased a Yanmar YM146 (neat little tractor) and am going to mount a hydraulic pump on the front end of the tractor. The front has an electric PTO clutch (not working) and no room for a hydraulic pump in front of...

Well I got it finished (well mostly anyway) I just wanted to thank all of you for the sage advice. I haven't had much time to play with it as the boss ordered a deck (with me as the laborer). For somebody who had never welded done fab or messed with hydraulics I learned alot. I need to add...

I am finishing my towable backhoe build and need some hydraulic fluid advice. I don't know much about hydraulic fluid (or much else for that matter) but am doing my research. As my project doesn't come with "directions" I don't have a recommended fluid. My project utilizes a 6-10 GPM gear pump...

As I attempt to windup my towable backhoe build I am trying to connect my hydraulic tank to my pump. I need to go from 2 inch NPT (female) on the tank to SAE 12 (female) input on the pump. I have searched the fittings world over and am somewhat close but no cigar. Any help would be...

Good afternoon: I am building a towable backhoe (I will post some pics) and am getting to the point I need to begin the attachment of hydraulic cylinders as well as motor, tank etc.... Most of the fab and welding (other than cylinder mounts, valves mounts, etc) including frame, boom, pivot...

Would you kind and learned gentlemen please review my hydraulic design for my homemade backhoe and provide constructive feedback? Thank you kindly.

I decided to build a towable backhoe. I have never fabricated nor welded anything and don't know anything about hydraulics so I figured this was a good way to learn (or create very heavy yard art). I didn't want to buy any plans, yes my wife thinks I am crazy as well. As with all my projects...