Backhoe Ripper

[kneedeep]

If the backhoe has a thumb, that will be a big time grubbing setup!

 

[kf4uda]

Very nice work! Hope to see a finished product and some action shots of it in use.

 

[TMGT]

If the backhoe has a thumb, that will be a big time grubbing setup!

It does, I still have some finishing touches, but I built one for it earlier this year.

 

[TMGT]

Machining is done, now I just have to weld it up.

My work schedule isn't allowing me as much shop time as I'd like, hopefully I can get started on the welding later this week, going to be a lot of inches of weld!

 

[TMGT]

Was able to get a little shop time in today, welded up the shank and mount. Had a little trouble getting the welder dialed in for the 1/4" Hardox, sometimes it can become magnatized when cutting and causes some weird issues.

Next I'll be welding the shank to the mount and reaming the bushings to size.

 

[mike0000]

What a beast, nice work!

 

[TMGT]

Test fitted it on the tractor today, happy with its range of motion, so now I just have to finish the welding and add a grease fitting to the pivot.

My buddy is on vacation next week, but when he gets back, I'll have him paint the ripper and thumb with a nice industrial paint. Just have a few finishing touches on the thumb to finish up.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Amazing fab work!! I look forward to hearing how it does on it's maden voyage.

 

[Runner]

Outstanding work! Can't wait to see it in action.

 

[TMGT]

I've been working on getting everything ready for paint, finished the grease fitting protection.

Then, I had the idea to put a shackle mount on the back of the ripper, figured it could come in handy for lifting or pulling.

Now I just have to give it a good wire brushing and it should be ready for paint.