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has anyone ever built a backhoe and would like to share pics?how was it building one. I am looking to build a small one soon, after I finish my atv plow.
Reply:Here is an interesting pic from harbour freight to give you some ideas Attached ImagesBackhoe.pdf (80.1 KB, 611 views)
Reply:Here's a bigger pic. Attached Images
Reply:http://www.loaderplans.com/try a few of the links.  They have some pretty detailed pictures to work from.  I didnt price the plans, but...Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:thats what im planning on making.
Reply:here are two pics. this backhoe has digging depth of 9ft and runs off a 9-11hp engine. Attached Images
Reply:Go to:machinebuilders.comLook at their forums. There are a few people there that has built loaders and backhoes. There are some pictures with the posts.Joe Cooper
Reply:There's plans for a custom built front end loader that attaches to a tractor in the book "ARC Welding Projects Volume III"..IT has parts list and pretty detailed desc of how to contruct it. there is one picture of it attached to a tractor.  Lots of parts.BR
Reply:damn i love workin for Kubota...i could tell you how to build one all day but not too sure the company would like that to much...i build/weld the mainframes for our TL series loaders and the mainframes for the 853,1301,1601,1251, and 1002 loaders everyday!...i could draw/sketch the plans for the entire loader assembly and backhoe assembly by heart
Reply:Before you build one, try to remember one thing: THEY NEVER BIG ENOGH! I have 2950 kubota, trust me, I wish I would have bigger one.... Maybe try to rent one, and see if you like it, before you spend time and $$$.If you still want to build one check with baileynet.com for some hydro stuff.If I were you, I'd better off get used one with tractor and fix it up...
Reply:Would be inclined to use the Cadplan design if I were building a BH or Digger.  www.cadplans.com
Reply:It doesn't look like these small ones would have enough weight to them.  It would be hard digging around here with one.DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:I hope you live in a sand box.
Reply:Thats a question i have, how hard can the ground be and still dig, the ground is pretty hard around where i live
Reply:From what I've read the small units have 2 ton+ ripping power. Not shabby considering.And yes, it's optimistic to get that without a good counterweight, like an 8000lb truck which can still get bounced about when digging.My landscaper buddy has one and it churns through clay like it was butter. I'm planning on a build if I get the time and money. It will pay for itself just by replacing my collapsing sewer line from my house to the city hookup. Then I have a retaining wall to sink, a foundation for a shop, perhaps an extension to the house......
Reply:It would definitely be fun to play on!  And build for that matter.  We want pics of your progress though DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools