Finally Building my Backhoe

[Iplayfarmer]

Are you building this in a "quick-attach" style for easy removal when the hoe would e in the way for the other purposes you have for the Terratrac?

Yes. I don't think I'll actually quick detach it much. I'm anticipating the weight will make this machine work much better, and I don't have anything else that would go back there. I also want to preserve the option of mounting it on my compact tractor in the future if the desire arises.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Here is another picture of the subframe with the mainframe attached to it. Things must have gotten a little warped in the final weld-up because I had to tap on the main frame to get it to settle on the pins of the subframe. A little time with a die grinder will probably fix this.

It's a journey resurrecting a 13 year-old project. It's almost like trying to following someone else's incomplete instructions. I had some parts cut out and fabbed in the original push. I'm not sure I remember just how I intended for everything to go together.

 

[NormL]

Hmm... I'm trying to visualize the placement of the operator's perch. Is this to be a standing model? If so, it could simplify movement between operator's perch of the terratrac and the hoe whenever the digging is done where it stands and advancement is next.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Hmm... I'm trying to visualize the placement of the operator's perch. Is this to be a standing model? If so, it could simplify movement between operator's perch of the terratrac and the hoe whenever the digging is done where it stands and advancement is next.

Yeah, I was hoping that once I started putting stuff together the geometry of a seating postition would reveal itself a little better. I'm going to have something above the hydraulic tank, but I'm still working out the details of how to get it there.

 

[Williy]

IPlayFarmer here is a parts list of a backhoe hope you
can get some ideas from it:
https://assets.oregontool.com/adaptivemedia/rendition?id=ef6d2b65e9490a871c8d79c66dd5e05448722c94



willy

 

[NormL]

Is it feasible to turn the tank around so the "bump-out" tucks under the seat of the Terratrac a little? That way the return hose coming off the filter would route downward and theoretically the seats could then be back to back. Just a starting point for discussion when the time comes.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Is it feasible to turn the tank around so the "bump-out" tucks under the seat of the Terratrac a little? That way the return hose coming off the filter would route downward and theoretically the seats could then be back to back. Just a starting point for discussion whe the time comes.

Funny you mention that. I had JUST wondered that myself last night before turning in for the night. I'll have to look at hose lengths, etc.

 

[NormL]

Trying to be helpful when I can. I remember how you and others who followed my build offered great advice that doubtless saved me dollars AND pulled hair (tapping the top of my head where there is none).