More lifting and first hole

[wagonguy]

Used the new 4hr old 2305 for more parts lifting today;transmissions,rear axles and other stuff. also got to try out my paynes clamp on forks I got last week. loaded a bunch of metal pilings on them-those steel I beam shaped things you drive into ground and slide railroad ties between em to build a retaining wall. They were cut into 6-7 foot pieces but little 2305 lifted 6 at a time no sweat. and got to use 4wd also,(uphill a pretty good grade,too)cause we didnt beat the rain.
But before rain tried out the backhoe- first time and didnt pull machine over or smack anyone in head. I do have ? tho, the boom control seems really touchy and like twice as fast as the dipper /bucket control-is this normal? The guy in pic -Derek operates equipment and he even thought it seemed a bit fast or abrupt compared to the dipper end. any thoughts or is this normal-just need more time to get my muscle memory on that control. anyway dug out pretty good- sure beats a pick and shovel.

 

[MR_NC]

Yes I would say it is normal as mine works the same way.
Thing to note: If you are operating the boom and say another hyd cylinder on the BH then you will see it is "not so fast" anymore. When the only thing moving is the boom it is very sensitive.

The problem here is when you are operating the boom and another function and you stop the other function / it travels out. Then the boom usually accelerates much faster than the operator is ready for. Then it ends up getting smacked against the stop (upstroke).

Time will help, at least it has for me.

Best regards,
Sean

 

[wagonguy]

OK Ill give that a try. moved 4 ton topsoil around tonight for guy down street. Tomorrow is 200 ft. ditch for a to put in a long run drain pipe from a house. Little 2305 is becoming popular around here.