Hello,
Got an RK55/8.5 backhoe with about 5 hours on it. Went out to use the backhoe for the first time today. The dipper arm is really anemic on digging. I'm guessing a hydraulic problem.
RK says I should see 9 gpm and 2000 psi. I've found cheap pressure gauges but does anyone know where I can find a cheap pressure/flow combo? It cost $300 one-way to have the tractor taken to my nearest RK so I'm motivated to spend a little to troubleshoot this. Or is the pressure gauge good enough?
RK also says that I might try changing hydraulic filter and cleaning the hydraulic screen. But if those were the problem, shouldn't my front bucket be having problems too?
Sure would appreciate any suggestions.
Got an RK55/8.5 backhoe with about 5 hours on it. Went out to use the backhoe for the first time today. The dipper arm is really anemic on digging. I'm guessing a hydraulic problem.
RK says I should see 9 gpm and 2000 psi. I've found cheap pressure gauges but does anyone know where I can find a cheap pressure/flow combo? It cost $300 one-way to have the tractor taken to my nearest RK so I'm motivated to spend a little to troubleshoot this. Or is the pressure gauge good enough?
RK also says that I might try changing hydraulic filter and cleaning the hydraulic screen. But if those were the problem, shouldn't my front bucket be having problems too?
Sure would appreciate any suggestions.