Backhoe

[DonBlack-HT]

Good afternoon All: I have found a world of info on this site been using it for quite a while I appreciate all the knowledge you guys have. Now I need to pick you brains somewhat. I've been reading about three point hitch backhoes and some say yes some say no but here is what I need. I have a Yanmar 2310D w/FEL. works great and have had no trouble with it, that I couldn't find info on here. I also have a TerraMite TB5 backhoe/FEL an older model, the pumps went out and now TerraMite wants $1700 for the two pumps unfortunately the terraMite isn't worth it. My question is would that be too much weight to place on a three point hitch I know it won't do production type digging but would beat a shovel. And can I hook into my hydraulics to operate it? It only requires 6gpm to operate.

 

[Aaron-HT]

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It is not necessarily just the weight but also the stress that is added when you are digging. There is a lot of leverage sticking out there. Think of that boom as a giant prybar. Me, personally, I would not ever use a three point mounted backhoe unless the tractor was specifically designed for it.

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Yes. You should have right at around 5gpm on your tractor. Might work a little slower than with a dedicated pump but will still work. Just hook it up like a loader

http://www.hoyetractor.com/loaderinstall.htm

 

[alan-HT]

However, if you installed a subframe ....

 

[DonBlack-HT]

I was wondering has anyone done this before and do you have any pictures?

 

[alan-HT]

Yes. On Aaron's tip section on subframes he cites my posts on designing and installing one.