Home built back hoe on 416-8

[jerrell 1]

:banghead: Man that is an awesome machine, would you give some info, possible pic of it in action... how about how you built it and where you got parts, just all around info. it really looks great. jerry

[wallfish 18,628]

I bought the plans online from PF engineering about 2 years ago. It was a pretty intimidating project to start because I have no experience with hydraulics. The only experience is with the FEL that was on the tractor when I bought it about 4 years ago. I bought the tractor with the intent of using it for my backyard project and then selling it. After using it the first day I knew I was going to keep it. I spent many hours on the net just looking at WH stuff and it has snowballed from there. I really don

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

In an effort to keep the picture gallery clean, I moved these posts to this location.

Feel free to carry on this discussion about the backhoe! :banghead:

[KyBlue 655]

That thing is SWEET!!!

[Chris D 0]

I wanna see I wanna see :banghead:

[Nick 13]

The pictures are in the photo gallery. This link should get you there. 416 backhoe picture link

[Chris D 0]

SWEET!!!! I must have more info so I can build one for my 953 :banghead:

[sorekiwi 761]

She said she had a nightmare about me buying a whole bunch of tractors and leaving her with the hillbillys I bought them from.

Love that bit!

Good Job on the back hoe.

[wallfish 18,628]

Chris D,

here is a link to the site that the plans are from. Lots of info and pictures too.

http://www.p.f.engineering.50megs.com/