Backhoe controls location
loganWildman
Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 27 Hoosier State |
2004-05-07 85463
I am thinking seriously about building a backhoe from a Cadplans kit to save $$ and cadplans offers a split hydraulics kit which got me to thinking.
What does everyone think about putting the controls in front of each arm rest like they do on excavators then putting a small safety shield between the operator and the hoe?
Seems like this would offer more operator comfort for extended operation.
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Backhoe controls location
harvey
Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 1550 Moravia, NY Pics |
2004-05-08 85535
That sounds like a good idea. I'm ah thinking your arms would not spend much time on the rests. My valve controls on the JD48 require quite a stroke for full function.
I would also think you would need 2-3 valve block arangements to faciliate the mechanical linkages.
I do not find the BH levers that big of a problem and with my feet up on the supports my arms are in my lap. My biggest bitch is every company seems to valve controls different.
I use my BH quite often and it is hard to remember that it's only a little baby hoe and to keep it with in it's limitations. My biggest grumble is moving... climbon-climboff...
All that said it is much better than a shovel and wheel barrow.
I think next purchase in a mini excavator. ....
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Backhoe controls location
loganWildman
Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 27 Hoosier State |
2004-05-09 85590
I think a mini excavator is the stuff! However, I have yet to find one within my budget of 3K.
I do Landscaping on the side, and have rented both mini's and full size backhoes, but for smaller jobs, having your own hoe would be nice and cost effective. ....
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