Recent content by Lencho

Crowbar worked! :)

Cut it off and then weld it back? I’m thinking of trying to bend it first, but I need at least an inch.

Swing cylinder had me scratching my head until I realized it was just bolted in on each side, easy to see once stabilizer cylinders are removed.

Cylinder rebuild is pretty straightforward, thanks to posts here and you tube I got the square wire out. Made a tool from scrap steel and a 1/4” bolt.

I am stuck trying to replace the pivot bearings. The upper won’t separate. Any idea how to get this off? It slides easily, but hits the hose holder, that rod with the two horns.

I believe this bh was made by Woods. Very similar to their BH6500. Swing is a double sided cylinder with chains to move the pivot.

It’s time to give the backhoe some overdue maintenance. Swing and stabilizer cylinders are leaking and hoses are old and frayed. Some movements are jerky and the lower pivot zerk is hard to grease.

Check the PTO shaft as well. It is really long and if the inner and outer shafts don’t slide easily it could cause the problem.

Well, you do have a tractor. A welder is part of the tools to support it. ;) I made a simple lightweight gate and welded nuts to the T-posts. It keeps our dogs out of the garden.

It is a bit long. I have no problem digging and can dig at idle. Lifting power is what limits me, so I lift every foot or so.

Those are the stock turf rims, I see NGP does not have the stock ROPS.

Weld the hinges to the posts.

Hi ngp, welcome. As NIW says, the end of the arm is tapered to fit. Here are a few photos. Does that answer your question?

Hi Bear, I share your love for manual transmission vehicles. All our cars and trucks are manual and I’m concerned that is getting harder over time to get. However, for a tractor - let me confirm what others here say - the kubota hst is fantastic! Using the FEL or the tiller it is the best way...