Backhoe Stabilizer Pads?

Jackrabbit_Slim · Jul 9, 2004

Didn't realize the rubber pads on a Kubota backhoe stabilizer pad were not included in the purchase price.

Thinking about getting some rubber stall mat (recycled tires, I believe) and using that.

Anyone ever done this? Advice on laminating two pieces together for extra thickness?

Thanks,

Slim

GregJ · Jul 9, 2004

I just use a couple of scraps of 2x6 held on with lag screws when I need a pad. They have lasted quite a while now. I only use them when I'm on our asphalt.

Greg

PineRidge · Jul 9, 2004

Never had any need for the rubber pads. Most of my digging is in the dirt so I reverse the stabilizer pads on my New Holland backhoe and they dig in and get a better bite.

Do you use the rubber if you are on concrete or blacktop?

Gary_in_Indiana · Jul 10, 2004

"Do you use the rubber if you are on concrete or blacktop? " 

That's the idea. I believe the JD versions are even called concrete pads. I know there is a reference in the manual to using them on concrete to avoid damaging it. On dirt there's really no reason to use them or not. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

DDT · Jul 10, 2004

I have found that asplat and concrete are very slick when trying to hold the tractor still while useing a BH. I dont have pads either but need some. it can put heavy scars in the surface of asphalt.

Cliff_Johns · Jul 10, 2004

( I just use a couple of scraps of 2x6 held on with lag screws when I need a pad. Greg )

This is what I do as well. I drilled some holes and hold them on with bungees. The Deere feet have a pointed flange on each edge of the feet, so once the 2X6's are set down on the concrete, they aren't going anywhere. Seems to work quite well.

Cliff

DiskDoctr · Jul 10, 2004

Slim,

On our larger Case, we took the rubber pads off, which were essentially a number of rubber strips about 4" wide sandwiched together and stood on edge between two pieces of angle, which were the length of the existing plate.

The angles each have 2 holes which allow you to bolt through your existing stabilizer plates. They can be easy on/off.

Make sure the angle is not quite as high as the rubber, else you'll tear up the surface you are trying to protect.

I don't know what the stabilizer plates look like on your Kubota, but if they are flat, should be pretty simple to use existing holes or make new ones.

Good luck.

-JC

Jackrabbit_Slim · Jul 10, 2004

Thanks, JC. Reading your description really helped put the plan together. I think I should be able to assemble a pair and get exactly what I want. Appreciate it.

Slim

DiskDoctr · Jul 11, 2004

Slim,

No problem, glad to help. I've gotten some pretty good advice from the good people here, so I try to return the favor.

I should also mention that there were two bolts running between the angles, through a hole in each of the strips to hold them secure. Not sure if they would be needed on a smaller machine, but would hate to see them slip out /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Good luck

-JC

OkieG · Jul 22, 2004

Sorry I'm posting so late. Just to illustrate another way to go.
I built a scrap steel piece that pins to the stabilizer foot and glued a piece of hiway retread that had fallen off some 18 wheeler.

This is a close-up of one of the pads mounted.

Here we are ready to dig. A short thread was posted on their construction.

OkieG