Backhoe Cracks on Backhoe frame

[TONY COVERT]

I have a CG2310, and on the deck where your feet rest while operating I have cracks at all the cornors. They followed the welds. This is 1/4" plate to say the least I was quite surprised. Has this occured to any body else?
I cut and welded new plates and ground out the cracks so now I have 1/2" off metal in it. Sorry no pictures I would not know how to post them. I have used it allot and in Missouri it is hard digging.

 

[Max2310]

I never heard anyone reporting any cracks on a GC2310. One thing I can tell you is that people will want to see it. Posting an image is very easy: Click on the yellowish/gray mountain icon on top of where you write your message to post. The hardest part will probably be to resize your image before posting. Get someone to show you how to do this if you can because it will sure be useful I want to see that/those crack(s)!

Good luck,
Max