Tractor backhoe - homemade

[BFreaky]

Did some test digging with 30 cm bucket. Had no time to paint it, first we dig then we paint it
https://ibb.co/h11Zn9W

 

[Smokeydog]

Looking good! Needed a little fabrication pick-me-up this morning! The post outriggers and side shift options are rare over here and sought by foundation repair companies. Excellent work and inspiring craftsmanship.

 

[KubotainNH]

Impressive machine but that looks too easy for it.

 

[BFreaky]

Had some more fun... Waaay better then with hand shovel

 

[Spitzair]

Looks real good! How do you like the extra stick on there so far?

 

[BFreaky]

Extra stick is the best decision ever. I get great reach with full lifting power. Much better then telescope. In a few days we will test it with jaw bucket, I'll make a video and post it

 

[BFreaky]

Here is a little bucket I had to unload off the truck...weight 1.5 tons. RK lifts it with no problem

 

[BFreaky]

Jaw bucket is done, did some very sucessfull testing...

 

[rScotty]

That's one impressive bucket. I sure like the way it separates the clamping function from the bucket rotation. Not being able to separate those two motions is the downside of a traditional BH thumb. Your's seems like a better way to do it. I hope you are patenting some of these designs.

Also noticed that the Aux. Hyd. outputs changed sides. And that reminds me that I wanted to ask what your preference was for size and quick connector type. On the JD310 those aux connectors are dash 12 size - which is 5/8" hose and fitting flow diameter. Yours look like a similar size.
rScotty

 

[Fixastuff]

That is awesome work! I’m not sure what is patentable though. VAR and clamp buckets already exist and are being sold by other companies.