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Advice on crawler backhoes, which one would be good for my u

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Knucklebuster

09-17-2007 17:41:27




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I have decided I need a crawler loader back hoe to use in the NC mountains. Something like a John Deere 350 with a 4-in-one bucket is about my size needs. what else is out there that is dependable with parts available etc, thanks
David




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steve n carol

09-22-2007 00:17:43




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 Re: Advice on crawler backhoes, which one would be good for in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-17-2007 17:41:27  
I often use my CASE 450 crawler loader backhoe w/o the hoe attached. There is no counter weight on the back either. The unit still is capabale of lifting quite a bit. I lifted my neighbor's 48' semi trailer while he removed the axles. I am not sure but maybe 3500 lbs. the rear stayed on the ground. Another neighbor had a JD similar unit and he mentioned that w/o the hoe it was front heavy and unbalanced. I have welded grouser bars on the track pads as I use this on my hilly property. I opted for the loader (4 in 1) as opposed to the dozer blade. I have used the BH and don't care for the seperate seat. You have to climb up onto it. It's easy to slip and bounce your shins off of the iron. The machine is good and dependable. Parts are available from the dealer or aftermarket. I would like to have a CAT, but I am frougle. I would liked to have a larger machine as well. mine weighs in at about 12K gross. fairly easy on fuel as well. I have read about JD's and related steering clutch issues too. Do a search on this if you like. I have created a business with this machine (on paper) for tax reasons, and will sell it whien I am finished with my project. Whatever you look to buy, take someone who is experienced with you and DRIVE the prospective machine around for a few hours before you buy. If the seller isnt agreeable to this, then pass it buy, there are plenty to choose from...sl

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yello fello

09-21-2007 19:32:10




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 Re: Advice on crawler backhoes, which one would be good for in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-17-2007 17:41:27  
i cant complain about my j.d. 555 crawler/loader & 9300 hoe



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135 Fan

09-18-2007 22:36:50




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 Re: Advice on crawler backhoes, which one would be good for in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-17-2007 17:41:27  
Case made them but they are rare. Cat has 931, 931B and 931C machines that could be fitted with either a center mount or sideshift hoe. I have a 931B with a hoe and the good thing about Cat is parts are available although pricey. With the hoe on they are very heavy on the back and will sink in soft ground and aren't balanced the best. My machine has a flip back seat that is used for the hoe and loader. JD uses seperate seats. Dave

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JDknut

09-18-2007 04:28:06




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 Re: Advice on crawler backhoes, which one would be good for in reply to Knucklebuster, 09-17-2007 17:41:27  
Deere crawler TLB's are probably the most common and easiest to get parts for. IH made some as well and there may be the odd Cat with a Wain-Roy or Ware hoe. I'm not sure if Case made crawler TLB's but if they did a Case would make a good machine as well. Depending on your budget you might want to look at some of the small excavators, around Cat 307 in size, these have a blade and thus equipped can be surprisingly handy.

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Tigerhaze

09-19-2007 08:09:18




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 Re: Advice on crawler backhoes, which one would be good for in reply to JDknut, 09-18-2007 04:28:06  
Case did make TLBs; I know of several 450 series with bachoe attachments and I think in the later series as well. Obviously Deere had them for their crawlers.

I own a JD 2010 crawler loader with backhoe (similar size to a JD 350), so I have an idea of its capabilities and limitations. You won't be taking down intact large trees easily with this setup.

Just like when you buy a vehicle or a tractor, I would ask you "What are you mainly going to be doing with it?". That would influence my opinion.

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