I was just musing over that yesterday. I saw that some companies do that, and I didn't see exactly what it accomplished. But you're right, it moves the balance point backward when you're digging, which lessens the need for front counterweight. Very cool!DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:36 am Bob , how much counter weight do you need ?
That being said , if the down riggers were on an angle back wards a few degrees instead of 180 degrees apart then that would help take some of the front rear load off . I am thinking about 15 per side . Then the amount of counter balance would be more for steering . Food for thought . enjoy your breakfast .
I'll incorporate that in. The D100 uses that big spur gear arrangement for swinging, which gives it substantially more swing than most modern hoes. I'll just mount the outriggers at whatever backward angle puts them just forward out of striking range from the boom when it's fully swung.
Thanks!
Bob