Tractor backhoe - homemade

[BFreaky]

Texasranger, I'm not sure my drone would fly because of the weight . Gotta make it undestructable.
Probably natural...I started building my own toys at early age...

 

[Renze]

Texasranger, I'm not sure my drone would fly because of the weight . Gotta make it undestructable.
Probably natural...I started building my own toys at early age...

The Wright brothers built a drone 100 years ago and it did take off, it even carried a person...all you have to do is put a remote control to it...

 

[Renze]

That being said, I can't to see this beast of a backhoe that BF is building. This thing is awesome!

Yesterday i saw a Youtuber dig a trench with a Case extendahoe telescopic dipper, which had no penetration force left with the dipper extended. So yes indeed, this will be an awesome backhoe.

 

[BFreaky]

This is one of main reasons I avoided telescope. The longer the dipper the smaller force you get at the bucket. At some point it becomes impossible to dig.

 

[Renze]

You can dig by laying the dipper flat on the ground so the bucket cylinder wont push the dipper cylinder in while digging. But then you might as well use a clamshell bucket because theres no way you can dig a smooth bottomed trench by curling the bucket only.

How are you going to operate the variable boom cylinder, a foot pedal or a button on the joystick ? Direct control foot pedals offer better modulating than a black and white electric solenoid..

 

[BFreaky]

Well this time ti will be a solenoid. On my first machine I had foot pedals but I wasn't satisfied. I think this will be a better solution because all controls remain in my hands

 

[ptsg]

Well this time ti will be a solenoid. On my first machine I had foot pedals but I wasn't satisfied. I think this will be a better solution because all controls remain in my hands

Good call. You'll also need both feet free to control the future tilt rotator setup on that backhoe.

 

[BFreaky]

I won't deny it because I took that into consideration. The only problem is I can't justify that cost...rotating bucket is expensive, but I don't really need it...the plan is to make wide tilt bucket

 

[Rustyiron]

Amazing as usual. :thumbsup: You sure can make a guy (me) feel inadequate :laughing:

 

[BFreaky]

Sooo, holidays are over, back to work. Today I made both stabilizers and adjusted hydraulic cylinders because they go inside stabilizer tubes so standard hose coupling has to be changed because it can't fit inside.



First I cut off those standard hose couplings and dissassembled the cylinder. Otherwise nbr seals would melt as a result of welding heat transfer...



Then I welded new custom made angle fittings with metal hoses and bend them to fit into stabilizer tube.





And last, testing of stabilizer tune inside main frame. It will have two plastic slides on each side to ensure tight but smooth movement while the stabilizers go in and out of the frame.

 

[BFreaky]

Made new bigger stabilizer pads, the first ones sank a bit too much while working in wet conditions, hopefully these won't.

 

[Smokeydog]

Always get inspiration seeing your work.

Surprised how the laminated rubber pads on the stabilizers help hold on my slippery, woodsy hillside farm.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Looking great, BFreaky.

Hope you are having a good New Year.

 

[BFreaky]

Rubber pads are great, but I'm mostly gonna dig on a dirt or gravel surface so there is nothing to damage.
Kyle, I hope we all have a better year...last one sucked

 

[BFreaky]

Moving on. The main frame...since it was upside down I welded everything and painted it because it will be very hard to reach later. Now I'll finish welding topside and paint it. Still have to make some oil tank carriers and place the hydraulic valves in optimal position...

 

[BFreaky]

Final alignment on the tractor







Top view

 

[ptsg]

Looking great!

Didn't realize it would be much larger than the tractor, however it will give you more travel on the side shift.

 

[BFreaky]

This way I get more stability. I plan to change positions of rear wheels, now they are at factory settings, outer measure 1950 mm, I will go at least at 2200 mm.

 

[ptsg]

Yeah that should help a lot, specially with the extra arm and extra reach.

 

[Renze]

This way I get more stability. I plan to change positions of rear wheels, now they are at factory settings, outer measure 1950 mm, I will go at least at 2200 mm.

Can your halfaxles take it ?