TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Crawlers, Dozers, Loaders & Backhoes Discussion Forum

Backhoe advice

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

Knucklebuster

09-03-2007 19:52:00

Report to Moderator

I have a farm in the NC mountains. I have a Ford 550 backhoe that just seems a little too unstable on the hills and inclines I need to work on. Are my concerns valid? What kind of slopes are too dangerous? What other machines might be more suitable? Wish I had an attachment for my Caterpillar D47U..... ..... Thanks

David

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

john_bud

09-04-2007 20:29:44

Report to Moderator

Re: Backhoe advice in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-03-2007 19:52:00

Are the tires filled and are you using wheel weights? That tall boom makes the machine very tippy and extra down low weight helps keep it planted.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Case450

09-04-2007 13:47:29

Report to Moderator

Re: Backhoe advice in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-03-2007 19:52:00

I don't think there is a backhoe made that is really stable...like the other guys said, keep your bucket low, get the downhill stabilizer out and as close to the ground as possible without hitting, swing that boom to the uphill side and go easy.
If it feels like your gonna lose it back off. If it's bad enough I back into my grade with the hoe uphill then get settled in, dig a trench for the uphill side tires to ride in and back in to the end of the trench, set up and dig another trench until i get where i need to be. A lot of digging but i'd rather spend an extra hour digging my way to the site then crushed under my machine! I find crawlers with backhoe's tend to slide sideways as well on account of the tracks. There not too much better either. If you do a LOT of digging, maybe an excavator is more up your alley.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Mike M

09-04-2007 11:28:31

Report to Moderator

Re: Backhoe advice in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-03-2007 19:52:00

Any backhoe I have ran ( about 5 different ones )
have not been real balanced or stable. Always too light on the front and top heavy. If you have to go across a hill swinging your boom to the uphill side will help.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

VaTom

09-04-2007 04:47:25

Report to Moderator

Re: Backhoe advice in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-03-2007 19:52:00

I live on a Va mountain and have slopes far too steep for even a crawler. Transversing, I'm comfortable with rubber tire on 20%, slowly. Up/down considerably more. Use those stabilizers and hoe to keep me shiny side up.

Kyhayman's correct. If it doesn't feel good, back away. I know of a Case hoe available here if you're interested in adapting. Came off a 580CK. Needs a line brazed, otherwise works well.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

kyhayman

09-03-2007 20:47:36

Report to Moderator

Re: Backhoe advice in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-03-2007 19:52:00

My advice is 1. if it feels ok and ppl that know say its too steep, stay off of it. 2. if it doesnt feel ok and other ppl that know say it is, trust your gut anyway.

If something goes wrong, its still your life and dont take chances with it. Personally, I dont like anything more than 10% with a backhoe.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy