D fab trackmaster crawler backhoe

[kab04240]

Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster.

I recently acquired the backhoe attachment for this machine, and am trying to figure out what the GPM would be necessary to run it. The
previous owner had converted it to a 3 point hitch setup, but had no clue what was required to run it. Trying to determine if I want to put
it on my 28HP tractor or not; it"s a pretty beefy rig. I might just sell it and get something smaller, but I wanted to see if my tractor"s
capable of running it first.

Thanks for any help you can give!

 

[agricatcollector]

The Trackmaster manual does not give the pump specification.
My Trackmaster has an 18 horsepower engine, so I think your 28HP tractor would run it fine.
If you are considering selling the backhoe I would be interested if close to Ohio

 

[kab04240]

Hi, thanks for the response. I've seen 8 hp engines running decent size rigs, and vice versa; flow rate is important though. I guessd I could get a pto pump and give that a shot and see how that goes. Really don't want to plumb into my tractor's hydraulics as I don't have rear controls currently.

I'd be interested in selling it, but I'm in Maine, so it's a bit of a hike for you to pick it up. I guess that all depends on what you mean by close

-K

 

[agricatcollector]

Agricat used a 8 GPM pump at 1750 PSI on there backhoe.
I hope this helps.

Would it be possible for you to send pictures of backhoe?
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Thank you