whfan74 2,015 #26 Posted August 23, 2015 That is awesome! I hope you will haul that beast over to our show in Leesburg on October 3rd. Would love to see it out front with all of the others! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswagg 128 #27 Posted August 23, 2015 Really? I suppose I could load up all the D's I have. 3 are at the cabin the other is at our shop in Syracuse. Keep me posted on the event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #28 Posted August 23, 2015 We are shooting for 200 tractors this year! Bring all you have. Follow these threads......http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/57977-6th-annual-north-central-indiana-meet-greet/http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/58467-2015-meet-and-greet-t-shirts/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #29 Posted September 14, 2015 How deep will one of those backhoes go in the ground ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswagg 128 #30 Posted September 14, 2015 I dug a 90' trench this past weekend 6' deep in most areas The other D's with front dozer blade and mid grader blade did the backfill and leveling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #31 Posted September 15, 2015 Very impressive, love the backhoe. But at my place you`d have more rocks than ground. Don`t see any there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswagg 128 #32 Posted September 15, 2015 Rocks? Not many at all. All sand Also several stumps and roots. I can also use the back hoe to pick up large logs with tongs and set on the log splitter. Anything over 150 lbs I either use the forks on the loader or the back hoe. Paid for itself time and time again. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #33 Posted September 15, 2015 Could you give a bit of info on your power assist steering you added? I have 4 "Big D's" (LOVE them guys!!) and they are a bit stiff in the steering department even without a wonderful FEL and BH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswagg 128 #34 Posted September 15, 2015 Sure I bought the fit from "power steering guy". Basically an actuator attached to the drag link that sends hydro pressure to a push pull cylinder This cylinder is attached to the pitman arm and a plate under the frame. The down side to this system is you loose the availability to use belly attachments. I am working on another version which is pure hydraulic parts from a 420 JD. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #35 Posted September 15, 2015 Luv the tractor, but you better dig that hole a bit wider or get some shoring. You'd feel like crap if that hole caved in on your son. Not an expert by any means I've seen alot of cave ins beings that was also part of my job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alswagg 128 #36 Posted September 16, 2015 Here is another view of the dig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites