Re: Questions on D100 backhoe
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 7:39 am
@Merchlewitz
That's exactly what I just bought.
I'll be creating my own complete subframe, as well as outriggers.
I intend to make mine detachable, so it won't actually spend very much time attached to the tractor. But if you care to follow along, I'll be documenting the process, and I'll be happy to share any drawings/plans I create along the way.
I will say that the process I'm following allows me to use a standard, non-reinforced rear transaxle. I'll be hanging all the hoe's weight from the very outward bearing housings, which eliminates the need for extra-strong axle tubes. If you can't find or afford a reinforced rear end, then you might take a look at my design. Otherwise, I wouldn't advise you hang a backhoe on there at all.
If you're wanting to perfectly replicate factory config, you'll have to get a new reinforced rear end in place, and then work more from the various 648LBH pictures that are on this site and the other one. The factory subframe looks pretty easy to do, though you'll still need to build outriggers. To my mind, folding outriggers are both easier to create, and more helpful in use. Their downside is the width. Even folded up, my tractor will be something like 58" wide across the faces of the folded up outrigger pads. If you want to be able to sneak through a normal gate in a residential setting, those outriggers would be in the way.
If you don't want to do or hire any fabrication, then you'll have to wait for a factory made hoe to come along, with its factory outrigger towers and subframe intact.
Bob
That's exactly what I just bought.
I'll be creating my own complete subframe, as well as outriggers.
I intend to make mine detachable, so it won't actually spend very much time attached to the tractor. But if you care to follow along, I'll be documenting the process, and I'll be happy to share any drawings/plans I create along the way.
I will say that the process I'm following allows me to use a standard, non-reinforced rear transaxle. I'll be hanging all the hoe's weight from the very outward bearing housings, which eliminates the need for extra-strong axle tubes. If you can't find or afford a reinforced rear end, then you might take a look at my design. Otherwise, I wouldn't advise you hang a backhoe on there at all.
If you're wanting to perfectly replicate factory config, you'll have to get a new reinforced rear end in place, and then work more from the various 648LBH pictures that are on this site and the other one. The factory subframe looks pretty easy to do, though you'll still need to build outriggers. To my mind, folding outriggers are both easier to create, and more helpful in use. Their downside is the width. Even folded up, my tractor will be something like 58" wide across the faces of the folded up outrigger pads. If you want to be able to sneak through a normal gate in a residential setting, those outriggers would be in the way.
If you don't want to do or hire any fabrication, then you'll have to wait for a factory made hoe to come along, with its factory outrigger towers and subframe intact.
Bob
