I was looking through craigslist today and came across this. what do you guys think? practical?
BRADCO 8LD Backhoe
BRADCO 8LD Backhoe
interesting concept....
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rjmack
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isn't the backhoe worth that much by itself?
rjmack
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looks kind of funny too.
then again, that backhoe probably throws that truck around just as easy as it would a tractor.
Army grunt
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As said above the hoe is worth it alone
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That could be handy in a number of ways. I have a backhoe thats off a small 400 series Vermeer trencher. Im going to mount it on the rear of the trencher instead of the front. and make a mine tracto when I get my skid motor. I have an old 3/4 ton Ford truck out back that Im thinking about shortening down and puttin the hoe on the back. I have a few old leaf dumps I have accesse to but its a poain to drag TLB, or mini ex to load the dump trailer.
Mastercraft makes a backhoe mount for a 2 ton truck. Ford had an F600 and 700 in the 70's equipped with a 700 series Auto Dig backhoe attachment. We have a guy that does water repair work for the town. He knows the old lines and has an old MF 50 Backhoe attachment on the back of an old 60's Ford 2 ton for years and years. Just last yeae he built another. Its super handy about doing late night repairs with out having to road a TLB or trailer one. It can get in some pretty offroad places to. Ive seen him
Mastercraft makes a backhoe mount for a 2 ton truck. Ford had an F600 and 700 in the 70's equipped with a 700 series Auto Dig backhoe attachment. We have a guy that does water repair work for the town. He knows the old lines and has an old MF 50 Backhoe attachment on the back of an old 60's Ford 2 ton for years and years. Just last yeae he built another. Its super handy about doing late night repairs with out having to road a TLB or trailer one. It can get in some pretty offroad places to. Ive seen him
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The first backhoe I ever had any experience with looked like a supersize version of that. A Samson mounted on an International dump truck chassis. Biggest problem is that it works best with an oiler up front to move it around.
They're a little ungainly but get the job done and with that one you get a plow truck too. The bonus was that they were quick to move over the road from job to job.
They're a little ungainly but get the job done and with that one you get a plow truck too. The bonus was that they were quick to move over the road from job to job.
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I've been looking at that for days - you have no idea the degree of self-control I've been exhibiting to NOT run out and buy that thing. Of course, I'd HAVE to get it road worthy just so I could drive it to work - the comedy of having that thing sitting in the parking lot would be worth twice the purchase price.
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pat32rf
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If the hoe has enough power to hump the back of the truck around it could work great in open spaces. Either way, a plow, a truck and a hoe for that price sounds like too much fun to pass up....
NewportNic
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This technique works great, you can probably move the truck side to side or drag it backwards down the trench.
I wish I had stabilizers...
Without the duals on the tractor goes everywhere:laughing:
This was the back of an old truck mounted hoe, and once was powered by a 4 cyl Wisconsin.
KubotainNH
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A back hoe that'll do 50 mph (maybe), nice. Looks like a good price for the whole deal but not sure I'd want to plow my driveway with it on the back, at least not my driveway. I can't see why the hoe wouldn't be able to move the rear of the truck with ease. A similar size tractor with loaded tires can't be too far off in weight, maybe heavier.
NewportNic, that thing's a beast. The way the cylinders are setup looks like it would give it tons of leverage.
NewportNic, that thing's a beast. The way the cylinders are setup looks like it would give it tons of leverage.
I think it's pretty neat looking but I can't imagine wanting a hoe on a truck. Other than the portability like some of you pointed out, I don't see much benefit other than the "cool" factor. Once you are on a job site an actual backhoe is way easier to move around. The turning radius alone is far superior. But I have to admit.....if I had this truckhoe thing....i'd definitely show it off!!!
Iplayfarmer
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How much does an old beat up truck cost?
How much does an old beat up backhoe cost?
In my neck of the woods, the truck can be had for pennies on the dollar over a comparable tractor to mount a backhoe on.
slaveToHorses
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unless you were buying it for parts, then forget it.
Bad idea. Total hicksville.
The truck doesn't have the manuverability of the tractor. Going back and forth between the truck and the hoe would be a bummer. Having the cheap *** little dork motor to drive the hoe pump is a drag.
I can't think of any reason I would keep this whole. I would just part it out for better use of the pieces.
The 7ft JD hoe was pretty underpowered with the 24hp diesel in the 855. I know, I had one.
I just can't imagine trying to power enough flow for an 8ft with a POS 16hp B&S gas put put.
ugh. Sorry but I wouldn't be caught dead driving that monstrosity around. Anyone who knew what they were doing would be laughing and taking pictures of you for their latest "you know you are a redneck" email post.
Bad idea. Total hicksville.
The truck doesn't have the manuverability of the tractor. Going back and forth between the truck and the hoe would be a bummer. Having the cheap *** little dork motor to drive the hoe pump is a drag.
I can't think of any reason I would keep this whole. I would just part it out for better use of the pieces.
The 7ft JD hoe was pretty underpowered with the 24hp diesel in the 855. I know, I had one.
I just can't imagine trying to power enough flow for an 8ft with a POS 16hp B&S gas put put.
ugh. Sorry but I wouldn't be caught dead driving that monstrosity around. Anyone who knew what they were doing would be laughing and taking pictures of you for their latest "you know you are a redneck" email post.
dcyrilc
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I like it. I want a backhoe for my tractor and that would be perfict. I don't mind doing a little work to get it fitted to the tractor. Finding a hoe around here at a reasonable price is pretty tough. Finding one big enough to work with my tractor is even harder.
KubotainNH
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I agree with this part so run a pump off the truck motor
As for the rest, not all of us can afford to buy a better hoe. I can't say that I've seen one that will fit my tractor lately either and not for $2500. Just saying
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I havent seen one of those Case Unimogs in a while, they were a bit before my time but in the 70's dad looked at one when he lived in SC. He did site work and Bill board installations and septic tanks. He wanted one for the fleet but it cost almost 3 times what his new 680 and almost new 480 Case hoe.
NewportNic You also have a rare jewel now adays for an antique euipment fan like me. Thats an old Hopto backhoe Hopto was part of Bucyrus Erie company. They made a little tiny trailer mounted version like a Cad digger all the way up to your size. With the cylinder the boom and crowd arm you had the option of putting the bucket on backwards and use it as a shovel.
That way you could load trucks or wagons from a pile without dragging the pile to the machine. Also it was able to load above grade better like from a bank. I got to operate one like this An old man had one on the back of an old GMC truck. The old man had it turned for shovel work and I got to load a few trucks with it. Very neat keeping a clean face on a cut.
If I had built the Dodge I would have cut the frame down down a bit and and put the pump on the PTO of the truck. And put a nice bed on it like the Master Craft units.
NewportNic You also have a rare jewel now adays for an antique euipment fan like me. Thats an old Hopto backhoe Hopto was part of Bucyrus Erie company. They made a little tiny trailer mounted version like a Cad digger all the way up to your size. With the cylinder the boom and crowd arm you had the option of putting the bucket on backwards and use it as a shovel.
That way you could load trucks or wagons from a pile without dragging the pile to the machine. Also it was able to load above grade better like from a bank. I got to operate one like this An old man had one on the back of an old GMC truck. The old man had it turned for shovel work and I got to load a few trucks with it. Very neat keeping a clean face on a cut.
If I had built the Dodge I would have cut the frame down down a bit and and put the pump on the PTO of the truck. And put a nice bed on it like the Master Craft units.
Brad_Blazer
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I'm surprised you guys think that's not enough engine. It should be good for about 5gpm at 2300psi. I typically run my backhoe at about half throttle or 4gpm. Then again I'm just an occasional operator.
The pumps on most tractors are way undersized for the engine horsepower because they aren't fully hydraulic machines. Check out the specs on this Terramite with 20hp Kohler. 7gpm at 2400psi.
Terramite T5C
A Deere 855 is rated at 5.6gpm at 2050psi.
The pumps on most tractors are way undersized for the engine horsepower because they aren't fully hydraulic machines. Check out the specs on this Terramite with 20hp Kohler. 7gpm at 2400psi.
Terramite T5C
A Deere 855 is rated at 5.6gpm at 2050psi.
