I need some advice on backhoe operation.

[JSinMO]

I think we’re about ready to start putting our 648 to work, but I have some concerns. Keep in mind this will be my first time running a backhoe on this size tractor. Our land is hilly, and I have 2 things on my mind.

1st item is safety. I sure don’t want the operator or anyone around the tractor getting hurt.

2nd item is tractor operations. I don’t want to break a machine we just got running!

With all that in mind, what is the best way to set up the 648 for hill side operation?

How much of an angle can the tractor be on and still operate safely?

If the tractor is stationary with the engine running on a hillside for an extended period of time should I be worried about damaging the Onan engine? In other words in that situation will it starve for oil?

I’m sure I’ll have more questions as we go along. Any advice, tips, knowledge, and expertise you can share is greatly appreciated!

[propane1]

All great questions. I can’t help. No experience on back hoes.


Noel

[JSinMO]

Thank you Noel. I appreciate you taking a look.

[Eugen]

I have looked myself for this kind of information and found a very good video on youtube which described and demonstrated all kinds of safety practices with a regular size tractor loader backhoe, but I think it applies well to the smaller size too. There were several examples of what to do when working on inclines. I will try to find it again and post it here.

Threre are many safety videos on youtube. This is the one I watched.

[JSinMO]

I have looked myself for this kind of information and found a very good video on youtube which described and demonstrated all kinds of safety practices with a regular size tractor loader backhoe, but I think it applies well to the smaller size too. There were several examples of what to do when working on inclines. I will try to find it again and post it here.


Good point. The same rules apply no matter the machine. I just watched the video you posted, very good information. I think I’ll poke around on YouTube and see what else is out there.

I went back and looked through the binder that came with the tractor, guess what I found?

I guess I should have looked there first!

Thank you for the information. I appreciate the help!

[Eugen]

Oh, what a nice find! I wish we could have a pdf/electronic copy of this manual on our site.

[Harry]

I have looked myself for this kind of information and found a very good video on youtube which described and demonstrated all kinds of safety practices with a regular size tractor loader backhoe, but I think it applies well to the smaller size too. There were several examples of what to do when working on inclines. I will try to find it again and post it here.


Good point. The same rules apply no matter the machine. I just watched the video you posted, very good information. I think I’ll poke around on YouTube and see what else is out there.

I went back and looked through the binder that came with the tractor, guess what I found?58297DED-4798-4D03-9C6E-A348ACBF6553.jpeg
I guess I should have looked there first!

Thank you for the information. I appreciate the help!

Possibly could you scan and send the copy to Eugen to post on the site?

Keep the Peace
Harry

[JSinMO]

You can absolutely have whatever information I have to add to the site. I knew I had the book for the tractor, and parts catalog. I’ll post some pictures of what I have here in a minute, you can let me know what your interested in.

[JSinMO]

[JSinMO]

There a lot here I haven’t looked through yet. Let me know what you interested in.