learning to use a backhoe

[@gregorylaughlin2556]

From Australia: I have written to Dave a few times and he always replies. Couple of years ago I was really a crude backhoe operator. I watched intently a few of Dave's calm, modest videos and I now longer bump and bang my way through trenches. That exercise of just 'kissing' the ground backward and forward (another video "beginner backhoe operating tips") is a wonderful demonstration of how to get control. Makes me laugh when I see people handling the controls in fast jerky movements...everything banging, relief valves screaming etc Thanks Dave. And I lone your accent (I'm Australian).

[@daveknowshow]

thanks brother from down under! its always great hearing from folks who have had success.

[@jbman1381]

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[@keithrayeski3147]

Thanks for your service brother…and sharing your expertise with this piece of equipment!

[@daveknowshow]

lol the service reference was a humorous joke, but I appreciate the kind words. it's fun running these machines and passing knowledge to one another is a real blessing.

[@valerieg.1232]

Hey Dave- Randy from Yankee Hill (sorry.. ;-) ) I am placing my order for my first tractor on in two days and have spent the week watching videos on operation. Knowledge is cumulative, and as a retired teacher I appreciate anyone who freely shares their knowledge. A heavy equipment operator friend steered me to an excellent 40hp tractor with a backhoe (of course). Among other jobs on my 10 acres ahead of me, in a month or I will be digging a trench for my in-ground electric feed for the house that is about to be built. Your video will go a long way to help me start learning this skill. Thank You!

[@daveknowshow]

hey Randy I know you will be very pleased with your new tractor and having a backhoe is something that will make it so much more useful. I used my backhoe three days this week and have several other things to do coming up with it as well. I'm very excited for you to take delivery of your new machine and develop your skills. its thrilling for me to know my videos will help you along that journey. thank you so much for stopping by the channel. peace love and respect to you and yours!

[@ILLBEDRONED]

Cleared my thickly wooded lot with a backhoe, some big oaks and a couple of gum trees. Them gum trees have an anchor root and are a lot more work than an oak! Just dug around the roots and pushed them over. Had the thumb to carry everything to my burn pile. Those 3 weekends were the most fun I'd had in a while. Love operating a backhoe!

[@davehoward2791]

Nice Kubota! My brother loaned me his B2650 for about 3 weeks recently for cleaning up after a hurricane and it sure made things easier. Used his backhoe to dig a ditch to drain my flooded yard and it worked really well. Of course my digging wasn't as smooth as yours, but I got the job done, lol. I liked it so much I went and got my own machine about 2 weeks ago, a LS MT225E with a backhoe. This is the first video of yours I've seen but I'm gonna be watching your channel a lot more. I like your laid back teaching style and I learned a lot from just this one video. Keep up the good work. Liked and subbed! 👍

[@daveknowshow]

awesome Dave congratulations on the new tractor! LS makes some fine machinery and you will very happy with it!

[@tractorman4461]

Daisy looked in the hole and said: "Dang the old man has lost his mind, he'll never find his bone in a hole that deep." Excellent job of putting the mechanical action of the boom, dipper and bucket into words that can be understood. I've not used the two lever controls, my old ones are three for the Case and four for the Ford. But my son is a local 513 operator and he loves the newer controls. I'm not an operator, nor do I play one on TV, but I DO 'play' with them. Excellent info sir !! Thank you.

[@daveknowshow]

I just seen this and had me laughing. I'm no operator either I'm still learning.

[@idahofabricator8710]

Hey another great instructional video Dave I don’t have a backhoe yet but I plan on adding one to my Kioti tractor. The tip on emptying the bucket totally made sense, keeps the pile small and contained and not falling back into the hole. It’s nice to learn how to do something right from a pro.

[@daveknowshow]

thanks for stopping by and thanks so much for the kind words.

[@daved7024]

Nice professional demo! Thanks. Love Kubota's.

[@daveknowshow]

thanks Dave D I love all tractors! thanks for watching.

[@ravenhhca]

Thanks for this. I'm new at this, as I just acquired an L45.....you are right it is fun.

[@daveknowshow]

L45 is a heck of a nice tractor! congratulations on the new tool! yes it is fun for sure! all the kids in the neighborhood end up here on it eventually.

[@gregorylaughlin2556]

From Greg in Australia: the mark of a good operator (or driver) is smoothness. Look how smooth Dave is! There are some videos out there where the 'operators' are flat out, jerky and as about as hard as one can get on the machine. I have just bought a Kubota BX25, and, although an experienced operator (clearing, roading, slashing etc), have never used a backhoe. A good coffee, a dozen careful viewings of this video, and I will make a modest start. And I love the t-shirt. Thanks.

[@daveknowshow]

thanks Greg! I appreciate the compliments. I'm steady learning every day. my goal when using a machine or tool is to use it, but never abuse it. I've nearly wore that shirt out! lol

[@sharonsimpson1145]

thank you for making this video! great information and tips!

[@daveknowshow]

thank you for taking your time to watch it. I really appreciate the comment. I'm hopeful it helps you.

[@pondacres]

You filmed and explained it well, thanks much!

[@daveknowshow]

thank you for the kind words and for stopping by my channel.

[@TheRemyRomano]

Great video, enjoyed this a lot. Lots of new operators forget to let the bucket teeth do the digging both downward and horizontal by curling the bucket as it’s drawn inward so you can make long shallow cuts without adding too much stress and it really helps keep the depth consistent. Backhoes are great fun and I like the way you think about making it easy on the machine, they are tough but they can be screwed up and even dangerous up if used incorrectly. In the air force civil engineering school I was always thought to never lift the front wheels off the ground, just enough pressure to begin lifting the front, it’s just too much extra stress on the loader otherwise. Getting the back wheels up and free of the ground is important for stability and reduces stress on the machine and like you said you won’t hurt anything when you forget to raise the outriggers.

[@daveknowshow]

glad you enjoyed the video. really appreciate the kind words. hope you have a great weekend.

[@roberttoomey1755]

Nice work!!!

[@daveknowshow]

Thanks, love having the backhoe still use it a lot.

[@joycemoeller2972]

Great video, Thanks, gave some things to think about.

[@daveknowshow]

thank you Joyce! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful weekend. peace love and respect!

[@yachtwork]

Great info and camera work. Thanks for putting that together. I learned a lot watching. Oh, on your other post about making a living on a heavy equipment. Good advice. I just quitting my cushy job, bought a little piece of land, and a backhoe. Can't wait to go play. Your video is one more step along the way. Thanks again.

[@daveknowshow]

Scott Fratcher so glad you enjoyed the video. I can't thank you enough for watching and commenting.

[@beunbad]

Great video ! I’m looking at mini backhoes , Kubota Subcompact , Struck and Ingersoll 4wd Tractor

[@krazypolak1820]

I’m getting one tomorrow L3901 And I was not sure to get backhoe with it. But know I’m going too get one. Saying hello from Connecticut just purchased 30 acre land I hope it’s not going too be small Keep it up. Stay Healthy

[@iggy717x6]

Truly appreciate this video. Thank you so much!

[@daveknowshow]

Sean Webking glad you enjoyed it was fun making it.

[@jab6764]

Thanks Dave, hope your looking forward to a nice summer outside this year. 👍🏻

[@daveknowshow]

yes I am! however its snowing in Va if you can believe that. hard to believe but will be 80 friday and saturday. thats how this crazy weather is here lately.

[@daveknowshow]

appreciate the kind words. no I'm not a veteran. I worked with veterans early in life so military folks hold a special place in my heart. the guys I worked around were vietnam vets. the stories they could tell, WOW! I been a few places all with in the united states. its nice to have you aboard the channel here. life goes by quick grab it by both horns and enjoy the ride my friend. peace love and respect to you and yours, Dave in Virginia

[@CapeFrank57]

What RPMs should you be running your engine while using the Backhoe? Thanks Dave

[@daveknowshow]

I run mine at a minimum of the 540 pto speed mark or maximum of the engine " rated rpm " which is 2800 RPM these tractors have a pump that needs and requires higher RPM ranges to maintain proper flow and pressure. operating at low RPM can damage the HST transmission. as well as the hydraulic pump itself. typically I start mine at low RPM allow it to warm up and then idle it up to at least the 540 mark. I dont like to move the tractor with it lower than the 540 mark. however there is an exception at least for me. when I let the kids play on the backhoe I set the idle low put the tractor in neutral, lock the clutch pedal down and set the E BRAKE. this keeps the backhoe moving slow while they learn to operate it. hope this helps.

[@CapeFrank57]

daveknowshow Thanks Dave for the great info as always 👍 🚜

[@petejoseph8257]

Thanks Dave.

[@daveknowshow]

thank you!

[@Iisidjenejiirjrkgawdcv9888yyyt]

Thank you sir!! Perfect info.

[@daveknowshow]

thank you for taking your valuable time to watch my videos. hope you are having a great week!

[@petejoseph8257]

How long does it take to train your hands sync’d with your brain to move the levers efficiently for smooth operation, without having to think too much about it? (If that makes any sense)

[@daveknowshow]

about 6 to 8 hours of use and you will be good to go!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Devoting my time to backhoe this year. I see old Daisey is hamming it up in the video (smile). She didn't have her neckerchief on this time. Later brother.

[@daveknowshow]

ole Daisy Girl is struggling these days she tore her ACL so her hind leg is in bad shape. just had three tumors removed from her other hind leg and her front right leg. she has another on her left front leg that is making her leg bend out and its also affecting her walking. the last surgery was pretty expensive but she is worth every penny! I will be a wreck when I lose that little mess. she just had me out there walking in the woods at 1030 at night. she likes to run off the coyote and I'm really afraid they will turn on her if they see how bad of shape her leg is. doctor says surgery might help her ACL but may not since she is so over weight. I want to make some videos but cant get myself together to finish any. hope you are doing well my brother.

[@houndsmanone4563]

@@daveknowshow Sorry to hear about Daisey. Though you own her, I pretty much adopted her, haha. I know what you mean about the surgery and the doc saying possibly still having problems. How old is she anyways or do you know?

[@daveknowshow]

@@houndsmanone4563 she is about 11 years old I think. anyhow doctor said keep her on bed rest for 6 months which was impossible to do. she is on pain meds and anti inflammatory medication which helps a lot. all things considering she is adjusting really well. monday she chased after something and fell in the swampy water. came home smelling bad so I was bringing her in for a bath and I slipped and fell and tore my little finger open. ended up with 5 stitches and in the middle of being stitched up at the ER I had some sort of heart event where my blood pressure and heart rate dropped to nearly nothing. that was scary but I was in the right place and they worked on me until I was ok. did a bunch of test on my heart and we will see soon how that turns out soon. when I got home from the hospital Daisy had given herself a bath and was just as clean as she could be. lol she was plenty upset when she seen me fall. my hand is sore but its healing I go back on monday to see about getting the stitches removed. mean while I'm wearing this wrap and its swollen pretty good. well been a long day so I'm off to bed talk again soon.

[@toddgeorge1569]

When you are digging do you leave the tractor in gear or neutral?? Thank you

[@robertbyers7275]

ha dave can you push and pull with a hydrostat with the boom does the tracter have to be in nutreal or do you have to get of and drive it a head a little bit

[@daveknowshow]

you can push pull it but would be better if in neutral. if not neutral I disengage front wheel assist 4x4 and when I push pull I raise the rear end up off the ground a tad. most of the larger JD backhoes that are HST have a forward reverse switch next to the operator station when using the backhoe you simply hit the switch to back up or move forward. I been thinking about designing something for the kubota to do that from the backhoe operating station. just not a priority on my to do list. putting the tractor in neutral is the best practice but you must be careful on hills due to roll away hazards.

[@robertbyers7275]

thanks dave

[@christippin6244]

great video! nice explanation! Happy to see that you enjoy what you do. I enjoy working with equipment it's been a while these videos are very helpful in refreshing! God bless!

[@daveknowshow]

Thank you Chris, I appreciate the kind words and I hope your having a blessed day!

[@mountainMAN3225]

great video i'm getting a john deere 4105 with backhoe tomorrow i can't wait to start posting videos of my own i have a japanese mini truck and this tractor will see a lot of work with the little truck

[@daveknowshow]

sweet I'll subscribe to your channel look forward to seeing some videos soon.

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

To clarify, and you know this just from using one, buckets don't just curl smoothly every time. You do have to move the boom and dipper during curls to release the bind that the bucket gets into. It's a slight feathering and finagling between the boom, dipper and bucket.

[@LostCaper]

Hi Dave. I am in the process of buying a bh92 for my 47 h.p. kubota. I am looking at getting the quick attach for the buckets and wonder is there much advantage of changing bucket size. What size bucket do you like for digging out stumps... If I were to save $1000 and skip the quick attach system what size bucket would you get. I live where there is mostly clay and work around rocks, be doing a bit of ditching, driveway repair and digging out elephant ears and stumps. Would could you give me some advice.

[@daveknowshow]

I honestly think the 16 inch bucket is the best all round size.

[@daveknowshow]

just posted a video for you. check it out.

[@GFD472]

Very helpful....Thanks!!

[@daveknowshow]

glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you will find my many other tractor related videos just as helpful!

[@j.h.224]

great tips. thanks

[@daveknowshow]

glad you enjoyed it hope you find many of my other tractor related videos just as helpful.

[@ODLife]

I digging the new camera's and different angles. Also great narration and tutorial. Enjoyed it a lot and really is needed! There are plenty of videos of people digging but this was informative! Great job! I loving this weather in Alabama too. I've been using the toothbar on the FEL to take back some land, didn't get any videos though. Going to try and get a video in the next week or two with the zero turn and the cyclone rake in action. Still have a few trees with a good bit of leaves on them and was trying to wait until they all fell.

[@daveknowshow]

+GY Solutions that's cool I like to seeing that cyclone rake in action. I built a leave vac but it don't hook up to a mower. yea I'm liking the new camera angles myself. I been thinking about adding a loader bucket cam. just not sure where to mount it that I don't damage it. I just uploaded another video as well still processing. also have one I'm working on about the deer that made my dog sick. had to burry it deep. problem was one of my cams turned off and I missed that point of view "POV" still may make a cool video. its chilly here today in the 50's but suppose to warm up next week. I'm loving this warm weather!

[@ODLife]

+daveknowshow Glad Daisy is better and back to being your supervisory on your tractor endeavors, I know how much she means to you! I had a frost this morning but like you said, will be warming back up some.

[@sonnyrestesrazor900offroad5]

I new to this new 2018 and really going to use mine as a woods toys lots say thay are not any good at all so l like to know if l mess up getting the la350

[@daveknowshow]

La350? not familiar with that model number. however these tractor loader backhoes are great so long as you use them with in the boundaries of their capabilities. exceed that and you will likely break something. check out all my videos on the backhoe as there is a lot of useful information on how to use it and not abuse it. they are a tool and very strong but at the same time they can be very fragile as well. I have a video that also shows the stress point on the backhoe where it can break. knowing these stress points will help you be a more mindful operators. I hope this helps and if I can answer any questions at all feel free to ask anytime.

[@ericmick6679]

Great video.👍👍👍👍

[@daveknowshow]

glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for taking your time to watch it!

[@williambakerjr.9516]

Hey Dave am a new operator for my job having problems with using the front end loader effectively any tips

[@daveknowshow]

absolutely critical to take notice where level is with your bucket. you need to be able to look from the driver seat and know your bucket is level. go into the pile low and as you travel forward raise the bucket slowly and then curl it up to gain a full bucket. takes practice but dont rush it it will come in about 8 hours of operating time.

[@williambakerjr.9516]

ok thanks i will try the monday

[@LostCaper]

Hi Dave. I bit the bullet today and got a BH92 for my tractor. My tractor was getting repaired so since it was at the dealer anyway.... well the long and the short of it is it is coming in on Monday and I should have it by next Wednesday. So I am studying your videos so I will have an idea what to do. Thanks for the great videos and I hope you are feeling better.

[@LostCaper]

Thanks Dave. I seen your other video about greasing them. Thanks. I will keep it greased and work it slowly 1800 rpm . I got a few paying jobs lined up but I think I will use it around my property for a bit before embarrassing myself with a customer watching. Thanks again for the video and I will keep you posted and hopefully you don't mind me asking you a few questions as I go. Take care.

[@daveknowshow]

happy to help, once you get the hang of it you should run the rpm on up to the best running rpm for your tractor. most likely thats around 2600 or 2800 rpm. most of the time its above 540 pto speed.

[@LostCaper]

Ya. I guess it doesn't hurt anything having it raved up a bit once you get use to the controls. Most likely it will get the backhoe working better. Some say there are performance problems with it and some say they are great. I bought the 16 inch bucket as you thought was the best all around bucket. I am hoping the BH will push a 16 inch bucket through soil once I get the hang of it. Thanks

[@daveknowshow]

for sure it will handle the 16 inch just fine. the benefit to running the higher RPM when using your tractor is it helps to aid in keeping the hydraulic oil cool. it circulate the oil faster and smoother through the pump and transmission swash plates of a HST drive tractor. additionally a higher RPM will help smooth out and speed up running the backhoe when doing multiple functions at one time. multiple functions such as swinging the boom while extending the dipper and emptying the bucket. three or four functions at once. I may do an advance backhoe operating video to show this in the future. once you start getting the hang of it you will see what I mean. you're a very smart man with an ability to master these skills quickly so I'm sure you will see what I mean after about 10 hours of backhoe seat time. main thing is dig some holes and have some fun!

[@randallhighsmith6839]

hey Dave got a question just curious why didn't you stack your material only on one side instead of both sides...??

[@daveknowshow]

limited space and gain different camera angles. I was not sure how much the angle of view would be in the final video. since this was simply showing the basics of digging using the boom dipper and curl to achieve smooth digging and not break a hydraulic cylinder. your spoil pile should be as far away from the ditch as your swing will allow and keeping it all on one side helps give access to the ditch for installing what ever is going in the ditch. that is of course if your trenching a ditch. here we are simply digging a hole and using both sides of that hole to store dirt is quite acceptable. in many cases your digging a hole dumping dirt on one side then the other while a second tractor loader is moving that dirt pile to a truck to be hauled away or spread elsewhere since the dirt wont be going back in the hole if for instance this hole is a swimming pool or small fish pond. so it all depends on the intent of the dig. common sense plays a part but also the terrain. additionally many customers want to keep those trees unharmed and you adjust to accommodate such request. which was part of the case here trying to leave less of a tractor foot print after its all said and done. thanks for the comment.

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

Second or third time I've watched this. Just a crazy old lady with her own tractor. No experience and your my teacher. I DID that stump in the front yard AND it is in the 'burn later' pile. I was told the root ball burns for a long time once it gets started, because of the oils in it. Is that true? I only can work an hour or two too, so I am taking my time. Hit the ditch twice. I only have two hundred trips to go now, lol. I'm digging it out to the woods for drainage from my husband garden. So much fun but it beats the hell out of me. I am so glad your feeling better.

[@daveknowshow]

yes those stumps can burn a while if conditions are right. sap oil, water content and that sort of thing. I generally do my burns at sunset and make a nice night of it. invite over a few kids from the neighborhood for hotdogs and marshmallows over the open fire. a little nice music in the background with a crackling fire is quite relaxing. if you have grandkids they will love it. or maybe the local church youth group would enjoy it as well.

[@globalsolidarity]

you rock

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

Hey I just discovered your channel. I really like your narrations and the way you explain things. I operate a larger backhoe. You should use the bucket curl to dig with because that has the most force by far. The boom and dipper are only used to put the bucket in the correct spot needed for the bucket to curl. The boom and bucket are far weaker and using them the wrong way puts lots of stress where your boom attaches to your backhoe frame. With the exception of very light digging like your scraping demonstration at the beginning of the vid. For that, using the boom and dipper should be fine. Keep the videos coming. Really great work. All these keyboard commandos don't realize the work that goes into every video. I shot about 60% of my first video and reviewed it and the wind was so bad you cant hear me talking so I have to redo almost everything. After that I have to learn my editing software so I can post the darn thing. I hope to start my channel up soon.

[@daveknowshow]

excellent! I will be looking forward to seeing your videos. interesting you say using the curl is a better way to dig. I realize the curl has more power and can be used in certain situations however every instructional materials I have researched including the army core of engineers, states that using the dipper boom and curl all at the same time enables a much more efficient, consistent flat bottom trench. the idea being to shave off inches of material over the span of the working length of the back hoe as a whole and once down to your required depth move the machine back that exact length again to make your next line of trench. supposedly this will enable you to better see if you are about to hit a utility line so other under ground obstacle. thanks for the input and for taking the time to watch my video. I hope your having a great weekend!

[@catbirdfeeder]

Gonna get me a backhoe. Just to dig bamboo up, trenches, bushes. How are backhoes attached to the tractor? Would love to see what's involved to get the tractor ready for a backhoe install. Do the dealer have to drill holes to attach to some kinda frame? Does it have to have rear hydraulic connection? Would love a video on the backhoe connected to the tractor. Love this video for when I finally get my backhoe. My dealer said an ansung BH660 would fit. Should I trust my dealer?

[@daveknowshow]

ansung is an after market and I think I'm NOT 100% sure but I believe they are NOT frame mount back hoes. they attach with the three point hitch. I steer away from three point hitch mounted back hoes. they are ok for lite digging of trenches but thats about all. you need a frame mount. I can make you a video to see how the Kubota mounts up. and were it attaches on the frame. the hydraulics is very simple to add for these frame mount units. a three point unit runs off the PTO drive it has its own hydraulic tank and pump separate from the tractor. I'll get a video up shortly

[@catbirdfeeder]

daveknowshow thank you! I await with baited breath!

[@krazypolak1820]

Nice lesson man you're mellow guy lol. What is your tractor L series

[@daveknowshow]

yes its a smaller L2800 a very nice machine that has served me very well.

[@gregorylaughlin2556]

What a shame Dave you live on the other side of the Earth from me (Canberra Australia). Back in the day I drove a dozer and Kubota 4WD for a living. I will practice on the backhoe until I can draw the bucket smoothly, parallel to the ground, with the teeth facing just below horizontal. Then I might venture underground, a few inches at a time. Might even make a shot video. Lot of respect for veterans over here.

[@daveknowshow]

I'd love to see the video I'm subscribed to your channel so I can see it when you get it up. you will master the BH in no time.

[@bradclausen2568]

nice job on video

[@daveknowshow]

thank you very much! and thanks for watching my videos, sharing them and subscribing to my channel.

[@everforexcanada5663]

good job!

[@daveknowshow]

thank you for watching I hope you find some other interesting and helpful videos on my channel.

[@brandonlove9221]

You were a professional backhoe operator about 300 years before you were born?

[@daveknowshow]

congratulations! you are the first person who paid close enough attention to what I said to actually hear what I said. I actually make similar statements in other videos made in this same time frame but you are the first to comment about such a statement. amazing to me that no one even noticed those statements so I stopped making those sort of statements. I thought they were pretty funny myself. lol thanks for commenting about that. gave me a chuckle.

[@graphite737]

@@daveknowshow I agree, that gave me a good laugh bud, that was awesome!!

[@Sigmund619]

Hey Dave. I hate to ask rookie stupid questions but I really want to get into operating heavy machinery, especially the backhoe and have some good construction connections where I think I could probably get in there. I have been talking a lot to backhoe operators working on my street and a few others that I have seen around and they keep saying they get back problems and mainly kidney issues. I was wondering if that is a known problem or maybe just propaganda to an extent. Thanks you and great video.

[@daveknowshow]

heavy equipment operators do have issues with both of those problems my cousin was a heavy equipment operator he developed kidney issues really bad and eventually died from it even though he gave up that job and returned to law school. he got his law degree late in life like 40 years old and soon after he died. these machines bounce your organs all over the place. you need to be in good physical condition and even then its hard on the body. I spent 4 hours straight on a bobcat loader and I was hurting for two weeks. you got no suspension on these units except the seat. however the best seat in the word cant stop the vibration and jolting that travels up your legs from your feet to the rest of your inner organs. so honestly I'd say its a lot of truth to what they are saying. it unfortunate that every trade comes at a cost to the tradesmen. its just a shame that we are not compensated like we should be for risking our life. generally a tradesmen's retirement is in the form of disability and by then their quality of life is shit. get as cushy a job as you can find making the most money you can pushing a pencil. then buy you a chunk of land and a backhoe and simply play on the weekends or do odd jobs here and there. oh yea and for the record the only stupid questions in life are the ones you failed to ask and then got it wrong. if you are in 1% doubt ask opinions from multiple people and then make a decision using your own judgement. just like your doing on this subject. it shows me your a very smart person because "a smart person is not a person who knows it all, a smart person is a person who knows how to find the answers he don't know" David Dobb. so thats my little bit of opinion on the subject, thank you for watching, thank you for the comment and please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. if I dont know the answer I will simply tell you I dont know. be blessed my friend.

[@tractorman4461]

Very good answer Dave. My brother has his 60 year pin from St Louis Local 513 and his knees get so stiff after just a few minutes on my skid loader he has trouble standing up straight. Arthritis in his hands, and wrists make everyday difficult for his normal duties, but at 79 he is still welding, butchering and everything else I do. My son and his son are in the same local but have the benefit of the newer machines, some with pilot hydraulics, air ride seats, air conditioned and heated cabs, etc and probably won't be as beat up as he is from running the old stuff. The seats on the old crawler and belly scrapers were just cushions on steel, and compared to that the new machines are like sitting on a marshmellow. lolol. Skid loaders...well..you nailed it. They are back breakers and kidney killers. lolol. I tell the brother all the time its a good thing he didn't have to 'work' for a living, just sitting down and riding around all day while us guys were carrying stuff, hanging pipe and welding... Seriously, being an operator is a commitment and it WILL take its toll. Skilled trades are for sure rewarding occupations but they are not jobs for cupcakes.

[@LostCaper]

What size is your tractor

[@daveknowshow]

L2800 kubota basic 30ish horse power " actually just under 30 "

[@kamberli545]

You didn't quite give all the information. The reason you do a top scrape is to preserve the topsoil layer, good operators can scrape off the topsoil and lay it down and keep the grass lines in tact. I have also never seen a backhoe boom bend or crack from a normal operational swing. Granted most of my experience is with commercial models, John Deere 410 or Cat 420 series but the buckets typically aren't big enough to cause problems like that except in extreme circumstances involving concrete and other materials. An Excavator however I have seen that as generally the bucket displacement for them is large enough to potentially cause problem on the mid-size models.

[@kamberli545]

Oh, and if you're wondering why someone with experience is watching a video about learning to use things - It's because there is no reason to ever stop learning.

[@daveknowshow]

we cant give all the information in one video people wont come back and watch more videos. I have seen a lot of booms and dippers get stress cracks from pulling side motion. an experienced operator knows how to swing and refill a hole with out over taxing the machine. not so with new operators. they get on unlevel ground and forget to raise the boom while swinging to maintain the contour of the ground. next thing they hit a hard high spot and the swinging action comes to an abrupt stop. doing that numerous times and you will stress crack a boom or dipper. more common on these smaller machines as you pointed out. thanks for the great comment and for watching.

[@petejoseph8257]

Daisy needs to come in and have a look and sniff around. Dogs are curious.

[@daveknowshow]

yes she was always on the job and watching out for me. I sure miss her more than words can express!

[@globalsolidarity]

thank you!!!

[@daveknowshow]

your welcome and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@dallashamby1203]

Opertion 18 wheeler next

[@kerrinbressant302]

Another useful, informative video. I noticed (perhaps based on location/space) you dug a ditch/trench the width of the bucket. I would like to see you do a ditch/trench that was say 2 or 3 times the width of your bucket and maybe 5 or 10 feet long to see how you would attack that project. Maybe what I am suggesting here would be something like a hole for a small underground storage tank or something like that.

[@daveknowshow]

I will certainly put that on the list of up coming videos. most ditches are no wider than my bucket which is 16 inches wide. plenty wide for drain or septic lines, utility lines and so on. I have dug graves for animals that were wider but not much. there is also a hole dug in one of my videos that is quite wide but it was just part of an advertisement. not much detail on the digging technique. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp6zYoyIpNaMe9E

[@kerrinbressant302]

Thanks Dave.

[@blackstonshingaling]

That's one fluffy little backhoe ~~~~~ compared to running the old 4 lever FORD units, I can tell you know and understand how to treat a machine

[@daveknowshow]

thank you these machines can be more fragile in certain situations than we care to admit. I've seen a few cracked dippers and booms on even larger more robust machines than this. some folks operate machines like its a contest to see who can break them first. ha ha lol thanks for taking time to watch glad you enjoyed the video.

[@blackstonshingaling]

Yep, I know, - when you own and maintain your own backhoe you can feel the pain the machine suffers when you make a bad maneuver or put it through unnecessary stresses and strains.

[@peterfrederickson6024]

drives me wild when i hire a how andcatch a operator mixeing his dirt in spoil pile for christ sake keep it seperate

[@daveknowshow]

of course if you have grass then you should pull the top layer off and put it in the topsoil pile then dig your hole. its not always practical to do that though.

[@bobbymorris7070]

shit I bet he can't operate a john deere 710 that's a 200 hp machine

[@daveknowshow]

actually the larger machines are easier to operate.

[@bobbymorris7070]

True😀😀😃😃😂😄😅😊

[@CORRIGEEN71]

That just a toy

[@daveknowshow]

what do you mean?