homemade backhoe

[welderboy14]

well heres the progres i have made so far i just have to get a fu more thing to finsh

heres a link to the video i made of the backhoe and if you want you can look at the video of my gator too YouTube - Towable Backhoe


thanks
welderboy14

 

[welderboy14]

well heres the progres i have made so far i just have to get a fu more thing to finsh

heres a link to the video i made of the backhoe and if you want you can look at the video of my gator too YouTube - Towable Backhoe


thanks
welderboy14

comments welcome

 

[cowboy357]

I gota say Your pretty creative WB . I,d be curious to see them in action though . Looks like You do things much like myself, Use what You got to do what You gota do . Thanks for showing . BTW , Whats a gator like that cost that looks like it could be pretty handy ? Bob

 

[jimmyj]

Interesting. Looks like a fun thing to build too.

What do you plan on using it for?

 

[welderboy14]

I gota say Your pretty creative WB . I,d be curious to see them in action though . Looks like You do things much like myself, Use what You got to do what You gota do . Thanks for showing . BTW , Whats a gator like that cost that looks like it could be pretty handy ? Bob

thanks

the john deere gator CS was around $5000-6000 but has since become opsalet but the next size up is the cx heres a link John Deere products for homeowners: Features for Gator CX Utility Vehicle

thanks agein
welderboy14

 

[welderboy14]

Interesting. Looks like a fun thing to build too.

What do you plan on using it for?

i am building because some the progects that involve digging are getting bigger and bigger

thanks
welderboy14

 

[schmism]

you going to build up a frame around the boom cylinder for the dipper stick cylinder to attach to?

 

[welderboy14]

you going to build up a frame around the boom cylinder for the dipper stick cylinder to attach to?

yes their will be i will take a fu pictures today and post them hopfully tonight

 

[Brad_Blazer]

yes their will be i will take a fu pictures today and post them hopfully tonight

You can flip the boom so the cylinder is underneath, then you can make a more elegant dipper cylinder mount.

Overall, it looks a underbuilt in terms of strength. It needs to at least withstand the cylinder forces at the hydraulic relief pressure. You can reduce the relief pressure of the valve if you need to.

btw, "fu" is a somewhat vulgar misspelling of few. (maybe it's just me)

 

[welderboy14]

You can flip the boom so the cylinder is underneath, then you can make a more elegant dipper cylinder mount.

Overall, it looks a underbuilt in terms of strength. It needs to at least withstand the cylinder forces at the hydraulic relief pressure. You can reduce the relief pressure of the valve if you need to.

btw, "fu" is a somewhat vulgar misspelling of few. (maybe it's just me)

its got a aways to go i have a lot of steel to still put on

 

[welderboy14]

heres a update
YouTube - backhoe update




welderboy14

 

[J_J]

heres a update
YouTube - backhoe update




welderboy14

Please, on your video's, try and stabilize the camera, and move it slowly and zoom in whenever you have to. Just use a single stick or a three leg tripod.

 

[welderboy14]

Please, on your video's, try and stabilize the camera, and move it slowly and zoom in whenever you have to. Just use a single stick or a three leg tripod.

ok i will try next time

 

[welderboy14]

another update YouTube - backhoe update 2

welderboy14

 

[jimmyj]

Looking good. Come on now, what's wrong with the wooden chair?

 

[J_J]

welderboy14,

You said no stabilizers, how are you going to prevent the bucket force from pulling your BH around. You need some kind of down force, at an angle, and pointed toward the pulling force.

 

[welderboy14]

welderboy14,

You said no stabilizers, how are you going to prevent the bucket force from pulling your BH around. You need some kind of down force, at an angle, and pointed toward the pulling force.

yes their will be stabilizers but thay are not going to be hydraulic

 

[BHD]

this is my opinion, and I am not sure if it has been talked about or not,

but on the hinge or pivot at the trailer, the attachment to the trailer, IMO need to strong enough that if the bucket was held solid, you could lift the trailer off the ground and not have the attachment to the trailer bend or fail, (I would go to the frame of the trailer, and reinforce from that point up), you will need some place for solid attachment of the stabilizers, as well,

(it will only take a few Min's of digging and you will start to see your weak or stress areas,)

if it is not reinforced it looks like to me you will have a two piece back hoe in short order,

 

[case646]

this is my opinion, and I am not sure if it has been talked about or not,

but on the hinge or pivot at the trailer, the attachment to the trailer, IMO need to strong enough that if the bucket was held solid, you could lift the trailer off the ground and not have the attachment to the trailer bend or fail, (I would go to the frame of the trailer, and reinforce from that point up), you will need some place for solid attachment of the stabilizers, as well,

(it will only take a few Min's of digging and you will start to see your weak or stress areas,)

if it is not reinforced it looks like to me you will have a two piece back hoe in short order,

x2 the trailer frame looks to be a little flimsy i built a cad dig and the force is incredible.

 

[mrcaptainbob]

Just a point of comparison for ya...I have a Cad-Plan model 628. Had an incident where a 4x5 angle iron 1/2" thick got between the swing arm and the frame. It curled that sucker like it was heavy cardboard. The spine is 2x2x1/4. The front cross rail for the stabilizers is also 2x2, as is the rear for the wheels. The spine and two cross rails are covered with 1/2" plate stitch welded in place. Everything you're doing looks great. That center pivot can't be strong enough. 1" pins are the minimum. The grease fittings you're using is a VERY good idea. orient them for easy access considering articulation, then welding in place.