BX hydraulic backhoe thumb build

BXHoosier

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Equipment
BX24
Jan 21, 2018
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Indiana
Made some progress this week. Got the hoses made and routed from my rear remotes valve to the thumb cylinder. I made the hoses in two sections so that if a hose gets damaged near the cylinder it will be a much easier and cheaper to replace. The thumb plates got cut today after a little goof up yesterday when they got cut double size. Those pieces might end up getting used to build a grapple.
 

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BigG

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l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
Sep 14, 2018
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West Central,FL
Those double sized pieces would work well to make a grapple that is fitted over the pallet forks.
 

Fluke631

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Lifetime Member

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B2650
Oct 29, 2019
70
5
8
Canada
Can we get a pic of the operator seat, I am curious to see lever position from your remote valve.

Thanks
 

Fluke631

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B2650
Oct 29, 2019
70
5
8
Canada
Here are some pics of the valve position. With the seat turned backwards, the handles are roughly even with my hip. With the seat turned forward, the handles are slightly further back and a little higher.
Thank you!