6/7/8TB Backhoe - How do you park yours?

[762MM]

Happy NY to you all.

I was just messing with the CT235 and thought I'd post a pic and quick question.

For those of you with the Bobcat labeled Rhino backhoe (#TB), how does yours look after it's disconnected? I have the 7TB and it ends up Spread Eagle after it's been sitting a little while. With the subframe this thing takes up some real estate lengthwise, which has been well documented. After settling, it also takes up some width.

Just curious - is this just what you 6/7/8TBers all experience too?

Thanks!

 

[RobS]

I have a JD frame mount which is a similar layout. I keep the boom in tight when I remove it and after I get it on the ground, I bring the stabilizers back up. For long periods I use a tie-down strap between the stabs to keep them from drifting down. One time, I was able to remove it with the hoe swung to the side and it took up even less space but was more awkward to detach/attach. Nice looking machine!

 

[mguitas]

Happy NY to you all.

I was just messing with the CT235 and thought I'd post a pic and quick question.

For those of you with the Bobcat labeled Rhino backhoe (#TB), how does yours look after it's disconnected? I have the 7TB and it ends up Spread Eagle after it's been sitting a little while. With the subframe this thing takes up some real estate lengthwise, which has been well documented. After settling, it also takes up some width.

Just curious - is this just what you 6/7/8TBers all experience too?

Thanks!

Ya its to bad the backhoe is not a 4 point hitch, the subframe mount won't have to come off. I wish my tractor was a four point hitch. Most of the brands are starting to go that way.

 

[tman1020]

I hold The boom in a little bit tighter resting on the ground and I put a large block underneath the hoe to prevent the subframe from angling up like yours is as it drifts down. Have to be cautious this way because it is a bit more unstable on the block but I keep it in a corner where it won't be a problem and I leave one of the out riggers in the up position. Also by doing this it allows me to store my bush hog on top of the subframe.

 

[fatboycowen]

Yours is really clean!
Mine does this too, but dirty and beat up. If i park it like normal, eventually the front of the subframe comes up. I have to jack up the backhoe to drive the tractor over. So, i've been putting a block under, similar to tman

 

[4570Man]

I usually store it on the back of the tractor. My backhoe is a 4 point mount and the subframe stays on the tractor. I set the backhoe on the ground and lift up the stabilizers. I usually put a strap across the stabilizers to prevent them from leaking down.