Horses at Work

[wallfish 16,023]

I found another project for the hoe and doubt this would have been considered if I didn't have it. We decidided to put all the utility wires under ground so I had to dig a 3 ft deep trench about 140 ft long. Even the little 654 got into the action.

This was the biggest test for the hoe so far. It held up pretty good except the 2 stabilizers. I ripped both of them off at the pivot points near the base and had to weld some repairs. It also bent a 1" pin for the ram. There were some big rocks and a few large tree roots.

[fireman 1,021]

Nice job John! Bring those backhoe plans with you next time you head this way :)

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

Ahhhhh.....nice to see horses earn their keep.Nice looking tractors.

[wh1257 225]

:USA: good job and verry nice horses :)

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

I like that............A LOT!!!!! :)

[Uncle BO 0]

john great job and the horses look good too

"BO"

[JimD 3,345]

Very impressive John. :)

[Retired Wrencher 4,909]

:) They look like workers John u definitely are moving some dirt there. Have fun Gary B...................

[Horse Fanatic 49]

John,

Excellent photos of WH's at work!!!

[Gene_S 93]

I like that............A LOT!!!!!

John I'm with Roger on this one too... VERY COOL!!! :USA:

[dgoyette 12]

Seriously awesome horses John -

[racinfool40 202]

:) cool pics and I'll say it again "Man I love wheel horse's"

[WheelHorse_of_course 99]

Nice

Awesome technology!

:)

[wallfish 16,023]

I won't have to worry about this happening again after it's done. plus they hang kind of low right accross the driveway

[sorekiwi 761]

Very impressive John!

What do you think the cause of the failure was? Not designed strong enough at that point? or just a big rock in the wrong place at the wrong time?

[VinsRJ 721]

Very nice John. Did the town give you any business for putting the wires underground?

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059]

John,

Nice to see you putting that backhoe to use. It should make you feel good that you built that thing !!!

[Shuboxlover 474]

VEEEEEEEEEEEERY NICE.... :)

[wallfish 16,023]

Very impressive John!

What do you think the cause of the failure was? Not designed strong enough at that point? or just a big rock in the wrong place at the wrong time?

The design is solid, my welds suck.

I heard the welds on the pivot tubes break but kept on going. That point takes all of the presure plus the weight. The bucket was deep in the hole and 4' out so it was pulling the tractor more backwards instead of down when they ripped off. I fixed the first one and about 10 min later the other side let go. Once the welds broke it was only a matter of time. I'm lucky that a local metal shop had the DOM tube in stock. It wasn't too big of a deal since the base it connects to wasn't damaged. I'll make some new ones and do a better job on 'em this time.

[chris11 184]

John very cool . that tractor is one working horse. looks like you had fun doing it too.

[horsefeathers 15]

WALLFISH,

I dig yer hoe! Saw it at the big show very nice rig!

I was wondering if it looked good or can it realy get-r-done!

Guess you showed us! She aint' just another pertty face!

Nice job! And the 654 looks happy to be joining in on the fun!

Thanks for takin' time out for the photo opp! We dig it!

Sniff,sniff whats that smell you didn't hit the septic line did ya?

Arrrrrg.... dam dog! I gotta' change his diet!

HORSEFEATHERS!

[dclarke 4,011]

I like that............A LOT!!!!!

John I'm with Roger on this one too... VERY COOL!!!

I'm with Roger and Gene on this John, wish i had one. :USA:

[Coadster32 793]

Dam John, that's alot of work! Nice to see the horses being used. I wouldn't want to dig that trench (I've got enough character). What do you do when the wires get to the pole? Does an electrician hook that up, town permits, etc? I like the idea, and thought you could do this at my house also! :)

[hcminis 1,532]

:)

Those are some bad to the bone tractors. Great pictures.

Thanks for sharing.

[stevasaurus 22,273]

Thanks for sharing John. awesome pictures. One of the things I really miss now that I retired, is running a backhoe. It is the only thing that beats plowing snow. :)