My first few tries with the bh were like that too. After a while I started to notice if I very gently worked the controls, I could get them into a combination movement. The more I tried it, the better I got. Also, I learned to lower the tractor rpm and not run it at full pto speed. Everything got smoother and more controllable. My bh is on the larger tractor, so it's different from a BX, but the same idea applies. At first, you only need enough rpm to get sufficient hydraulic pressure and flow to run the hoe. It'll move more slowly that way, which is a good thing while you're getting the feel of it. When you''re good enough with the controls, you can increase the rpm and make faster movements.
A few questions from new BX25D owner
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My first few tries with the bh were like that too. After a while I started to notice if I very gently worked the controls, I could get them into a combination movement. The more I tried it, the better I got. Also, I learned to lower the tractor rpm and not run it at full pto speed. Everything got smoother and more controllable. My bh is on the larger tractor, so it's different from a BX, but the same idea applies. At first, you only need enough rpm to get sufficient hydraulic pressure and flow to run the hoe. It'll move more slowly that way, which is a good thing while you're getting the feel of it. When you''re good enough with the controls, you can increase the rpm and make faster movements.
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It is amazing how, after a while, you move the controls without even thinking. For me it's like I'm reaching my own hand in there.
Its nice you're still on the forum when your so far from your "toy"! Yep thats a good example - when curling the dipper in at reasonable speed the boom will barely lift, once the dipper is all the way in it raises at normal speed. Sounds like i may need to check pressure thanks for the other replies i have been reading some of the threads on that now will need to get myself a guage
kcender
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My L45 is pretty much the same.There is only so much hydraulic flow so the valve determines the priority by how much you move each lever.Hope this makes sense.I previously had two other Kubotas with backhoes and they were also the same.Pressure will determine how much strength the hydraulics have but won't affect the flow.The pump will determine this,more RPM more flow and more speed.
BXinNH
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Madz,
It sounds like your backhoe is operating about the same as my BX. The available hydraulic flow will really only support one function at full speed. Two controls can be operated simultaneously but at reduced speed and it takes some feathering on the controls to get it to work.
Matt.
It sounds like your backhoe is operating about the same as my BX. The available hydraulic flow will really only support one function at full speed. Two controls can be operated simultaneously but at reduced speed and it takes some feathering on the controls to get it to work.
Matt.
TomSeller
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This is normal for many smaller lighter duty "backhoes" and is related to GPM capacity as mentioned. Once you get into full size professional backhoes you can get more dual movement. Personally, I get on one of my backhoes once a month and speed is my enemy for the first 5 minutes anyway.
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