Odd question about powering a BH92

[Stokes]

Hey Guys
It s time for me to own a larger tractor. I sold off my BX25, and would like to go to something bigger. Id like a TLB that is big enough that I can rehab a couple septic systems.

I was really hoping to find an older B20 or B21, but they get snatched up pretty quick. I then saw a L4330 for sale, then separately, a BH92. The tractor has the loader, and even has the kit for attaching the BH92, but not the hoe itself. The seller on the hoe got a little desperate, and I just bought it, even though I haven't sealed the deal on the tractor yet.

The hoe has been delivered, sitting on my spare lot. Its heavy, and near impossible for me to move without a tractor. I am thinking I might be able to get a portable Hydraulic unit and that might help me move it around. If I oould use the landing gear to lift it up enough to slide a pallet under it or something, my life would be a lot easier. Anyone ever connect something like this just to move it around a bit? I wouldn't use it to do anything other than move itself, and wouldn't need it to be super quick, but it's still 1800 pounds. What kind of capacity would I need on a hydraulic unit?

Thanks for any insights!

 

[2458n]

I would use my log splitter. I have two six foot long pieces of hyd. hose with quick connects. I remove lines from the log splitters cylinder and plumb into my dump truck and backhoe. Have even used it to drop wheels on a disc for transport.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I rented something similar to this from my local tool rental store: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641963_200641963 . It was A/C powered instead of 12V and used to power portable hyd. tools. I used it to work on my BH90 hoe when my tractor was in the shop.

Whatever you use, you need to be careful about oil contamination. The oil used by your power source will eventually wind up in your tractor. it is difficult to purge oil from all the cylinders in a backhoe. In my case, I drained the oil from the rented power pack and replaced it with Kubota UDT2 hydraulic oil. You also need to observe the proper oil flow direction to avoid damage.

 

[Stokes]

Its funny you guys show those two examples, because those were the applications I was actually thinking of. I first considered the log splitter, but didn't want to deal with the hassles of setting it up with UDT2. So, I started to look at a little system like fz6 suggested, and thought I'd buy one new, fill it with UDT2, and keep it just for that application. You can buy one of those units for about $200 shipped. I didn't know if a 4 quart system would be enough, or if that little pump would have enough power to even get any movement out of any of the pistons, but... it's hydraulics, so I guess it would even if slow. Might be a handy too to have for later dates if I ever wanted to flush or bleed other systems. I guess I could even add a filter unit to it if I wanted.

 

[4570Man]

It's going to take more then 4 quarts to lower the stabilizers. You could add more oil, but when you raise them it's going to get messy. I'd opt for the wood splitter. Is there any chance you could just leave it alone until you get your tractor? It sounds like an expensive project for limited use.

 

[Fallon]

My first thought was the 12v pump on my power tilting deck trailer (same as on a electro hydraulic dump trailer). 2nd thought was how I'd go about purging it with SUDT2, which you seem to have also thought.

The insufficient reservoir issue is easily remedied with some hose fittings & a 5 gallon bucket. Not good for frequent use, but for occasional use you could jury rig something cheap & cap off the fitting in the side of the tank.

You could also look at a porta-power setup. Only a couple hundred bucks for one with a manual pump. Slow, but cheap.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

How about an A-frame and chain hoist. You'll need to lift somewhere between 8 and 900 pounds.

Easier still, maybe just use floor-jack it up onto some cribbing then onto a pallet?

 

[bspeedy]

I'd probably try to use the machine's weight as leverage to lean it, put cribbing underneath, lean it up on the cribbing and crib the other side, etc.

Scratch that - I'd leave it as-is until I could move it safely. What good will it be to have it on a pallet? Any machine that can lift a pallet with the BH on it will be able to lift the BH.

 

[4570Man]

I'd probably try to use the machine's weight as leverage to lean it, put cribbing underneath, lean it up on the cribbing and crib the other side, etc.

Scratch that - I'd leave it as-is until I could move it safely. What good will it be to have it on a pallet? Any machine that can lift a pallet with the BH on it will be able to lift the BH.

Yea, I haven't figured out what's to gain here. If moving it is absolutely necessary hook a chain on it and drag it.