Is it time for new backhoe???

[@melaniew77msn]

Frank saves the day once again with another quality weld repair. You are getting close to that 10K hour mark. The mig welds they put on from the factory just can't match ductility with 7018 welds. I hate to put it in a bad way but the factory welds are worn out. The mig welds from the factory are welded to hot on cold metal and they quench a bit from cooling to rapidly. The weld repairs you are making are a pain in the butt, but at least you are taking the time to do it right. Those 3/32 downhill low hydrogen welding rods are great for running a split bead 2 stringer cap when you just can't have undercut at all. They run good at around 100 amps. They flow extra nice from the preheat from the uphill passes. Just keep burning rods and hang in there. If you were not a good weldor it would be time for a new machine. I say there is another 3000 hours in that machine before it won't be fit for what you are doing with it. Even then you have had it for so long you know it through and through. I would keep it even after buying a new machine. This winter you will weld a lot but after you make it through all the warm months next year will be smooth sailing! Great video and great repair.

[@Digginok]

Thanks Tim! They just don't build them to last forever, I have been meaning to ask about that rod. I think I'll keep it if possible, that is unless I wear out the pipeliner fixing the welds!!! This repair was a quick one, not too bad at all.

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok The stuff you have seen me do is all engineered with a life expectancy. It would be in the problem zone if you could not weld so well. Welding rods like 7018 are truly an inexpensive repair. That repair cost a lot more time than money. You have replaced pumps, done some pins and bushings and repacked some cylinders. If I was you I would want to run some of my money out before I let that machine go. Please don't take that as me tell you what to do, you gotta do what you feel in your heart is right. It never hurts to ask God to guide your decisions. You have stayed in business for a long time so your own judgement must be very good as well. When I am considering changing things up I am not too proud to bounce the idea off of my Dad, he is smarter and wiser than me. I sent you some more pictures ;) That pipeliner will last forever at the rate you use it. I bet you are still on the original main brushes.

[@Digginok]

As usual great advise friend!!! Yes it’s on the first set. I do usually ask for guidance from the people you mentioned, I’m with you on getting some return from the parts and time put in. You have boosted my repair ability and with your help I feel I could tackle even more complex repairs!!! Let’s see just how far we can take the B95

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok That machine is your right hand. You are a great operator, that being said you do run the B95 a lot. A man get comfortable with what he can do with what he has. I am more than willing to help you with that machine in any way I can. I wish there were not so many miles between us. I would love to work on equipment with you! You would be surprised if we took a weekend and did every pin and bushing. With that and rebuilt cylinder it would be crazy. When you have one down that far removing paint around welds and dye checking resolves a lot of problems before they happen. The machine is still strong. I worked in a shop that did a lot of rebuilds. Your machine is so well maintained that a rebuild would not be that bad. You have so many dollars worth of very good buckets for that machine, that if you replaced it you would almost have to get something bucket compatible.

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

I totally agree that the factory mig welds are not as good as they could be and they don't have the penetration needed. But I also see a design flaw, that bracket looks to be almost solely designed for the lifting of the bucket and not for the down force of lifting the front of the tractor. I would be willing to bet the designers don't realise the amount of time the machine spends with the front tires off or nearly off the ground. If that bracket had another inch around the back of that pin boss, I don't think it would have broke like that. As always, another fine repair Frank.

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

I was glad to see you put more support under the bucket the single jackstand was a little spooky. Great job on the repair ! Thanks for posting.

[@Digginok]

A little more safe is always good right!?!? Thanks for watching!!!

[@gibsonlandscapeconstructio7984]

That was a great video Frank👍 Very hard welding upside down. You did a great job👍

[@mightymoeexcavating754]

Good job on the welding, thanks for the welding flash! I treat all machines equally,the operator always is the factor. My PC50MR2 Komatsu has a 2 meter stick and extra counterweight bringing total machine weight up to 14500 lb with 20 feet of reach from the pilot controls. Tractor backhoes are a perfect setup the only downfall I have with them is when you are in tight spaces you cannot spin around to get rid of the dirt. As far as putting money into a brand new machine I am a lot like you no way, go for a low hour newer machine and save a ton of money. When people know you are good on any machine they will pay more money to have a good operator. Thanks for sharing

[@Digginok]

Mighty Moe Excavating thanks!!! You are correct operator is key!!! You have to get creative in moving spoils sometimes, but I have never seen a job I couldn’t get done if the machine will fit. Position is everything with a backhoe!!! As for new equipment, too much depreciation in the first year, never get caught up after that!

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Excellent worksmanship comrade diggin! Ready for another 9300 hours! Thanks for sharing, good to see people still working on their own equipment. Take care my friend. DRINK MORE VODKAS!

[@Digginok]

Thanks my friend!!! Can’t afford professionals and too stupid to say I can’t!!! Thanks Jason I’ll stick with the coffee.

[@JasonWorksAlot]

I've watched enough to challenge that "too stupid" comment there sir. I'll let it slide this time. Coffee is my favorite water substitute! Enjoy.

[@Digginok]

Life would be easier if I would say I can’t sometimes!

[@jdhorton1432]

Great work! Good that you have your own shop & can do this kinda work yourself! Can't imagine what repair costs would be for that kind of repair on heavy machinery.

[@cableup1]

Chasing out cracks like that half moon fix might of fired up compressor and used die grinder with burring bits to open up the crack line. Easy to follow the crack and gets you in deep without eating up any more base metal than you want to.

[@fkutlu165]

my friend, it happened to me in the same area of ​​the same machine. I weld only one side. I hope it goes for a while. Thank you. I'm following you.

[@Digginok]

2plus years still going strong.

[@markfryer9880]

Hi, I have been watching a number of your videos as you go about repairing your machine. A couple of comments for what they are worth. I live in Melbourne Australia and have worked in construction and building since the'80's so I keep my eyes open. I am struggling to recall the last time I saw a front loader backhoe. It was the late '90's with a curb and channel crew working past where I was living at the time. Most guys these days tend to run the mini excavator and a skid steer with the rubber tracked ones beginning to see off the wheels. Usually set up with a tipper towing a flat bed trailer with ramps. Zero swing excavators in all sizes are prolific on the Metro Tunnel service works crews and the road works for the new Westgate Tunnel project under the Yarra River. Take some test drives of this sort of equipment and get the feel for them. Sometimes it's not how much work you get done but how much work you seem to have got done.

[@Digginok]

I dig side by side with minis, the minis cannot dig as fast. They do great when the soil is not hard, but there is no substitute for weight when you are in the tough stuff. I have used minis I have gotten a feel for them. Every situation is different my friend, I wouldn't want to go back to a 90s backhoe, they have made some major improvements since then. I'll remain a backhoe man, or cave man if you would prefer! In the end it's what my customers expect, they like what I'd do or I would not have a job, bottom line. I mean no disrespect to you. Thanks for watching down under!!!

[@letsdig18]

nice work man!

[@Digginok]

Thanks Chris!!!

[@gliderider7077]

Money spent on a newer one is money lost, this old girl hasn’t let you down yet..I was never a fan of New Holland’s until I started watching your videos. I wouldn’t hesitate buying one now myself, you’ve been the best advertisement for New Holland I’ve ever seen.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!! I think all of them break at some point, the thing I don’t like about the new ones is the def fluid and electronics on them. I’m thinking along the lines of a low hour used machine, someday.

[@joehussey2693]

Also it seems like every job you go on, they already have a skid steer and a mini,your well known for your backhoe skills and it seems to keep you busy, get one 3 or 4 years old ,you can save a lot!

[@danj285]

nice repair, if those bracket plates were symmetrical on the larger side i'm sure it would have had less vibration and no cracked bushing mounts, looks like a engineering flaw

[@kengamble8595]

Just look at it this way, a little more welding and you'll have a new machine ! 😊 Probably hold up better than the Factory welds ! There does come a time when you have to consider all things and make the decision on new machine or not, for a business it's different than for just personal use. Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@Digginok]

I think you could be right, a part of me would like to see just how far I can take it!

[@kengamble8595]

@@Digginok I can understand that. I had an old Super C tractor that I would weld and baling wire that thing together for years, but I didn't depend on it to make my living. I believe that if anyone can nurse it along for another year or two, it is you ! 😊

[@davidmorse8432]

@@Digginok Even if you do get another backhoe, I would keep the old one as a backup. I believe in having two of everything (except girlfriends). Even low hour equipment can go down on you and if it happens in the middle of a job you have a problem. With a backup you always have recourse. Also, backhoe loaders are just a good extra piece of equipment to have around, (Swiss Army Knife). I pretty much wore out a 82' year model JD410 but still keep it in the yard to load skid tanks, dirt, gravel or what not. It has a true self leveling front bucket, ( like JCB). I used to think a so called self leveling bucket meant that it levels itself. Well I guess they changed the definition of that word because the self leveling buckets they make today you have to level yourself, (except for Komatsu' and JCB). Come on John Deere, figure it out and do it.

[@waynecompton7612]

Good Job Frank and thank you for the video. Take care 😎👍🇬🇧.

[@Digginok]

Thanks Wayne! 😎👍🇺🇸

[@martywoodrow131]

It nice you have welding skills ,and can make your own repairs.

[@stevewarner8880]

Another good repair Frank. You stated early in the video you were using 6010 rod, later you said 7018 which I think is correct. The 7018 would be my choice for that repair as it has better properties for strength In machinery repair such as that and of course with multiple passes no underbead cracking from hydrogen As to a new backhoe? Sure it would be nice, more power, comfort, etc. the old New Holland puts more net dollars in your pocket each week you can keep her going. And honestly Frank if it wasn’t you and your meticulous attention to its maintenance and repair that machine would not be still be working as dependably as it does now.

[@Digginok]

Thanks Steve! I did use 6010 for the first pass downhill, and 7018 uphill. I like how I can dig in with the 6010, and it gives a good base for the 7018. You are correct without a lot of maintenance it would have been done for long ago. I will probably upgrade sometime, but no payments is something I have gotten used to.

[@stevewarner8880]

I agree with 6010 root pass, makes perfect sense. I love 5+ 6010 electrodes. Eric has a good sense of humor suggesting the fine thread screws for the repair! Lol

[@Digginok]

Yes 5p+ is the only way to go unless you like to wear leathers! Eric is always helpful!lol

[@kyhollerrat8384]

You will never go wrong with taking extra steps toward safety. Another great video my friend. Should you decide to get another piece of equipment, I hope it will be another backhoe, as that's the reason I started watching your channel. I watch a couple other guys, Letsdig 18, and Elite Earth works, and you guys are pretty much pros in your area of each machine. FYI, I didn't take the little extra step in safety and now I got a bionic left lower leg. Thanks, have a great day.

[@Digginok]

Yes sir on the safety!!! Sometimes you don’t get a second chance. Rest assured I’m a backhoe man!!! If I showed up at a job with a smaller machine and took longer to do the work I would be out of business. I didn’t mean to start anything about mini excavators I simple stated it might be getting close to time for an upgrade! The guys that say backhoes a slower than a lighter weight smaller machine may need to learn a bit about how a backhoe should be used. Sorry to hear about the leg! Pretty kind of you to let me know what you think. Thanks!!!

[@jimzivny1554]

Nice repair. Yes working around heavy equipment can be dangerous, good call on the big timbers as insurance. Too bad the safety prop prevented adding a doubler plate but there isn't always room.

[@Digginok]

Thanks Jim!!! I think the repair will work fine, I will keep an eye on it.

[@woos31]

Okay you got me Frank, just subscribed from the Jefferson dirty money channel (Jpaydirt). Cant get much better than a man who fixes his own stuff and makes an honest go at it. I appreciate the hell out of a good operator and it's sure fun to watch Frank, also calming for me because I work for a county road department in central Oregon where quality and productivity are not in our hooked on phonics workbooks.........frustrates the piss outta me but what'ya do, just know I put my best into it and carry on haha.

[@Digginok]

Thanks glad ole Jeff sent ya my way! He is a dandy.

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Yikes.....I better look at the lb75.b! I had no idea this was a problem. Great job!

[@Digginok]

9300 hours, loader is used more for stabilizer than load one this machine. Wouldn’t hurt to look for cracks though. Thanks!!!

[@SuperIanjohnson]

Hiya, I just want to say that I really enjoyed this video. I was watching one of Elite Earthworks videos, and he recommends you. I have watched a few tonight, you now have a new subscriber across the pond in England. Keep up the good work, I look forward to watching many more of your videos !

[@Digginok]

Welcome friend!!! Thanks for watching!

[@Digginok]

ian s johnson Brandon is a good dude!

[@donaldlewis9734]

Great Video. Thanks

[@Digginok]

Thanks for watching

[@Operatinglife91]

If u have sunk that much welding into that machine I think I time for a new one but if ur going buy get good dealer support that's the best thing u had have doesn't matter what brand

[@masterdanprice2904]

I think you done did a fine job sir

[@Digginok]

Thanks, time will tell!

[@Jpaydirt]

wow that's awesome that the pin fit that well after welding on one side, nice work

[@Digginok]

Thanks Jeff I probably got lucky, I figured it might bind up a bit too!

[@davidmorse8432]

If it was a newer machine it would have been more critical. I cant believe how tight this pin fits considering the number of hours on this machine. Speaks volumes to the value of keeping your machine greased.

[@oneeye1960]

Just found your channel, you are a gifted and talented operator. Just curious if you would ever buy another New Holland ? I had an old 4500 like you have posted in your profile and just bought and older 555e, having a hard time getting used to those joy sticks after using the 4 handle for so long. Really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work!

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!! The one on the profile is actually a 532 tractor with backhoe attachment, the first backhoe I ever ran. Then I was on a 555dford, went from 4 sticks to wobble sticks, my latest machine has joysticks. And yes I would buy another New Holland. Good to hear you like the channel!!! Thanks for the comment.

[@Alex-uy7pc]

Alright so I bought a new welder, a 200 amp Tig, 50amp plasma, 160 DC stick multi process. I have a Tig and stick machine currently so im not completely new to Tig. Anyway I was watching a demo of this welder and he did something I've never seen, he layed a Tig bead in first (it was a deep gouge crack repair) then layed 7018 on top. It was crazy

[@Digginok]

Sounds like a very nice setup!!! The rig root would be a great way to get full penetration, and it’s hard to beat 7018 for strength!

[@masonwoodward9758]

Great video, keep them coming

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!!

[@brotenbackhoeservices4546]

Really like the video's. Where did you get the tooth bar for front end loader?

[@leooshaben4254]

its great to learn thanks.

[@Digginok]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!!!

[@nickhill3362]

Hi Frank if the pin was fixed on both sides would it stop it flexing

[@Digginok]

Nick Hill that’s a good point!

[@vaughnhill3437]

That looks like cast iron in the picture. If it is why in the heck would they use cast iron knowing it is less strong and heavier. Case did the same thing on the backhoe part of a machine i was running and it was so heavy on the back you had to take off dorward easy or it would pull the front tires off the ground when the loader was empty

[@davidmorse8432]

I saw in your video you did some "vertical up" welding, I assume 7018 rod. I am a self taught welder and have yet to master this technique. Can you give me some tips? Or better yet make a video? I know it has something to do with selecting the correct amperage and I tried messing with that but still stuck at "vertical up" welding.

[@Digginok]

Weld.com may have a good video on that. What I can tell you is you have to keep a shorter arc and move the rod a lot to keep the metal from “dripping “. I’m kinda self taught too, but have learned a lot from pipe welding. Generally on uphill you will need less amps, shorter arc length, move into cooler metal or weave a bit, and keep the rod pointed upward around a 30 degree angle. It’s a tough weld to make, practice!

[@davidmorse8432]

Thanks for the tips, I will do as you say and see what happens. @@Digginok

[@dalepremo3695]

That was very informative and the sound was really good throughout. When you mentioned removing oil & grease, it made me think of the show Forged in Fire, LOL! I agree with others on keeping the ol' gal for now, mainly because of your attention to maintenance - especially since that cylinder from last week is still holding. Now, here's an annoying question - how are the same spots on the other arm?!

[@Digginok]

Thank you!!! Happy to hear you enjoyed it! For now I will keep it, invested too much last year to give up on it now. As for the other side, no cracks yet. I will keep an eye on it

[@barkleygentry2504]

Did I miss the pre heat?

[@Digginok]

No I did! Lol it will work fine without it, the backhoe was warm enough.

[@barkleygentry2504]

@@Digginok Did you work pipeline at one time?

[@Digginok]

No pipeline but I have done a bit of industrial piping.

[@billymcclanahan1794]

Wish i lived near you, i could learn alot.

[@Digginok]

Where are you? Keep watching maybe I can help ya where you are! Thanks for watching!

[@billymcclanahan1794]

@@Digginok I live in va, grundy va

[@Digginok]

Billy Mcclanahan I’m sure there are some better teachers near you, but I’m happy to help if I can!!!

[@billymcclanahan1794]

There might be, but its a coal mining town, its all coal mining language here lol

[@Digginok]

Billy Mcclanahan probably hard to understand an Okie as well! 😂

[@SFtruckerWolf]

how many hours is worked with machine on that time when it broke?

[@Digginok]

SFtruckerWolf over 9000 I believe.

[@melaniew77msn]

How does this video have dislikes? Nice repair good looking welds and the pin even fit after it was welded on both sides. What more did Mr. Digginok need to do?

[@Digginok]

Jealous I guess!!! LOL!!!

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok I was thinking the same thing! ''Play on player and let the haters hate'' I think I heard that in a rap song Eric was playing in the truck :)

[@Digginok]

Had to be Eric, I can’t stand that cRAP !!! 😂

[@melaniew77msn]

You really bailed me out tonight. There are more details about it in your email.

[@Digginok]

Just found it! Happy to hear the light worked for ya!!!

[@davidhoekje7842]

That makes sense about the oil. It's a hydrocarbon, so the hydrogen turns into water but the carbon is there with melted steel. Probably the same thing that happens with a carburizing flame in torch welding.

[@Digginok]

Interesting!

[@genecoppedge5972]

I’m glad to be a part of the “Kinda ugly weld” club.

[@Digginok]

Well if it works?

[@drewgardner81]

Great job!!

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!!

[@Nudnik1]

I have a New Holland 785 skid steer 1992 never broke. Best machine I ever had.Still going. Seems like that part may have had brittle metalor misaligned from factory. Not sure who makes that machine for New Holland anymore...But their equipment has always been excellent. Side loads crack booms from backfilling with swing etc. I ruined my CAT that way even voids warranty from CAT no side loading I Had a CAT 416 cracked extenda hoe apart from doing that. I Have a JCB 214 awesome no major problems. Sold my Case 580 was very happy with Case. I would go with Case 590 or a JCB but that New Holland still is good. We dig water mains in NYC really hard concrete hammer etc. Nice show Thanks.

[@davidmorse8432]

Used to be called Ford, I think Ford sold the rights to New Holland don't know for sure but I ran a bunch of Fords and the parts look too similar. Those old Ford backhoes were pretty tough but I hated them because you had to jump on to another seat to operate the backhoe. I tried to tear one up once because I didn't like operating it but it refused to give up. Got to agree with you about the JCBs these are amazing machines. I also like the Komatsu'. I operated a Komatsu' TLB once and was impressed with its smoothness and ergonomics.

[@brentkohrell6248]

Gotta a buddy that has ONLY been a mechanic on ford and new holland backhoes for over 40 years, he tells me when it's time for a new one, dont buy newer than a 2011, says the 12s on up with the computer crap is gutless and junk! He works a local contractor that has 15 to 20 new holland , so I'm searching for a 10 or 11 right now, and I'll keep my 07 b95 as a backup! I've owned alot of m and love m

[@Digginok]

That’s some good information!!! Thanks, I love the New Holland machines have tried several others but I’m hoping to find a low hour b95 07 or early 08. I don’t know any about their newer engines, but mine has been great, at 9500 hours now.

[@cookiesservices4552]

Another great video as usual cool seeing you using the north west in the shelter video what is that 1/2 yard machine? Thanks for having us along

[@Digginok]

Thanks actually a LS-50 Link Belt, it is a half yard machine. Thanks for watching!!!

[@jerrywatson7176]

That looks strong enough, and yes it was good to find that when you did, and Jeff Anderson said you were the best Backhoe operator that he knew of.

[@Digginok]

Thank you Jerry!!! Jeff is too kind!

[@tantoibinhakim287]

Why this Holland use two batteries, I had see any backhoes but this backhoe is little bit different, It's mean for supply elecktricity was 24V

[@Digginok]

Easier to start when it is cold. It’s 12volt.

[@tantoibinhakim287]

Each Batery 12V

[@Digginok]

Yes 2-12 volt parallel.

[@ashleyharris3137]

Just stubbed across your vids great video dig the old kw are you out West .?

[@Digginok]

I’m in central Oklahoma. Thank for watching.

[@leifwilson7053]

I used to run backhoes and they have their place, but after i bought a Kubota kx121 mini excavator my hoe just sits. A 5' smooth bucket will move spoils pretty good and you can level up using the blade. If i had to pick between a hoe or mini ex , the mini would win every time. Wish i had bought one a long time ago. The ability to swing 360 and put spoils anywhere really helps. Its also easier to transport. If you had a mini excavator and a tracked skid steer you could do so much more than a backhoe.

[@Digginok]

I guess it depends on why you are doing, I move my hoe almost daily, so two machines seem to me to be heavier and more work to load and unload. My question is do you charge the same amount for two smaller machines as one big one? I work mostly by the hour and I can’t imagine being able to charge for 2 machines if I’m only using one. Rates here are around 100$ per hour for me. I agree the minis have their place but I haven’t seen one yet that can produce as many feet of footing as a backhoe can in a day. I do get into digging deep sewers at times too. Thanks for the information and thanks for watching!

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

@@Digginok I'm in southern Cal. I get $135 hr. I bring both machines to every job with my dump truck. One operator for three machines, so two are sitting all the time but that's OK. I also carry a full set of buckets, compaction wheel, forks and hyd breakers for both tractors. My philosophy is try to have everything I can on the job site and it will pay of in more work, and it has many times.

[@Digginok]

Sounds like you are doing pretty well then. I could charge more on some sites if I had a dump truck, every situation is different. And. I’m sure with all the extra attachments your price is good.

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

@@Digginok I can't complain, except for the state gov but that's another subject. Really appreciate the time and effort you put into the videos, it's hard to believe I do more or less the same thing as you all day then sit here and watch you dig footings. I can't explain it, my wife thinks I'm crazy and she's probably right.

[@Darryl603]

Thought you would cut the plates off and weld on some new ones...

[@Digginok]

I think this will work fine, time will tell. Hopefully!

[@UnitCrane514]

The new Cat 420F is a really well built machine, may want to look at one.

[@digger7871]

UnitCrane514 make sure you adjust the estick every 250 hrs so it doesn’t fall apart and cost you 2500. Been down that road. Other than that they are good machines.

[@UnitCrane514]

Digger 78 Even with the new graphite Delrin pucks? You dont lube them at all, thats a mistake alot of the guys are making on them and they are a fortune to replace

[@Digginok]

Cat may be a bit rich for me lol.

[@digger7871]

UnitCrane514 it’s the wedges top and bottom. If they get to much play the bolts fall out and everything comes apart

[@digger7871]

Digginok it’s only money lol

[@burningdinosaurs]

Your new yellow looks just a tad off - you didn't get JD paint on there did you? That'll make it break again for sure! lol! New backhoe??? Shoot, that ol New Holland still has 30+ years left in her! Very nice fix sir! Thanks for the video!

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!! It’s probably because the old tractor is faded a bit. I can’t afford Deere paint!!!lol. Maybe 3 not sure about 30

[@charlesdefrancisco5056]

Hi my friend...you are not only one of best operators I have seen but truly a master to repair your equipment I have only owned two brands of hoes..first .Dynahoe..awesome machines and three JCB I NEVER HAD A GOOD OPINION OF NEW HOLLAND AS THEY ARE FIAT BRANDED...FIX IT AGAIN TONY.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! I have never owned a JCB or a Dynahoe so I will refrain from my opinion on them. I like New Holland machines and will likely buy another one. Thanks for watching.

[@martywoodrow131]

I think a new backhoe is in your future.I know that payed off equipment is very nice ,but as busy as you are , it may be time.

[@kb7722]

Never hurts to take a little time to do it safely.

[@Digginok]

Yes sir!!!

[@ohhpaul7364]

There comes a time with every machine where the frustration and time spent in repairs is no longer worth it to the owner or operator of the tool versus having a new one which is more reliable. Sometimes keeping the old stuff going is more in line with what your needs are.

[@Digginok]

That is a fact!!!

[@vadimjcb3cxmurmansk]

Usa????

[@Digginok]

Yes!

[@vadimjcb3cxmurmansk]

@@Digginok did great

[@kennysalisbury2810]

better safe than sorry when yer working on equipment by yerself, I would"ve done the same thing myself propping up the loader like you did ! .......... Question , how did the windshield get cracked on yer machine , because thats about where mine is cracked on my 675e, mine happened from stress

[@Digginok]

Kenny Salisbury you are right about the safety!!! The windshield was cracked because I put a shovel in between the cab and hood, when I started to drive the cab bounced into the shovel handle.

[@Digginok]

I did my first commercial footing on a Ford 532 with a backhoe attachment. I was 20 then.

[@Digginok]

Are you related to Jack Salisbury by chance???

[@kennysalisbury2810]

YES ,,,,,,But please don"t hold that against me !

[@Digginok]

@@kennysalisbury2810 I remember work on a job with Mallet plumbing out at the old seagate plant, must have been around 98 maybe, Jack was doing some sewer bores for Mallet. He did some fine work, I was still working for my dad at that time with his 555d. If I remember right Jack had a nice 675D then. Heck you may have been there too!

[@tufff3503]

Another educational and entertainment video loved it 😂 Sir you forgot to wave your hands up in the air when you were fast forwarding the video maybe next time 😂 Well it’s time for more sleep time for me thank you Sir

[@Digginok]

Tuff F350 sorry I forgot! I’ll get it in there someday!! Thanks for watching!

[@leojunior7589]

Excelent Job 🇧🇷

[@Digginok]

Thanks

[@jerryglen986]

That weld is a ok👍

[@Digginok]

Thank sir!!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Great Job! That was quite the crack but you got it fixed up good as new. Will be good to go for thousands of more hours! Like the photos at the end too. Thanks again for sharing sorry I missed the live stream the other night. I work to much 😔

[@Digginok]

Thanks Brandon!!! Hope you are right, you didn’t miss a lot just me giving Eric a hard time welding. And you do work too much! Thanks for watching!!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Digginok I’m getting ready to watch it! I’m sure it was a good time!

[@Digginok]

Yeah it was pretty fun, funnier than when I was welding for sure! Thanks

[@Digginok]

What happened to the Brandon and Jason show? I tried to get mine in before yours lol

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Digginok Jason was out of town for the weekend, I was going to stream but ending up fixing a broken water line that evening

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

That joint is designed to be pushed on not pulled on. Has somebody been pounding down with that bucket? Lifting the front end off the ground won't put much pressure in a pull on that joint.

[@Digginok]

It gets pulled on almost all day when digging, at 9300 hours it did pretty good. Nothing last forever I guess.

[@waynep343]

i think the bottom of the bracket is too honking thin. but that is hindsight. how about creating a back side cutter to carve out a groove between the inside of the pin bushings and the plate. that could be easily installed on a longer pin that you could put a drill on to spin it. various holes in this hub but at different diameters to put cutter tools in so you could use it for any of the bushings on your tractor perhaps.. this carving out the rod end side allows you to bend your welding rods and go in a weld the bushing to the plate making it much stronger.. then just grinding it flat to get your rod end back in.. if you do go to look at new or replacement equipment .. you might want to make sure this is not an issue.. i see so many videos with line boring for new oversized weld in bushings that most of the meat of the plate is cut away. carving a little at a time.. is all you need. till you have enough of a groove to weld it in and smooth it off. making the tool flip able.. its just a thought.. as is investing in a few more welding blankets to protect the rods and paintwork.. i am also taking you are going to use a mirror and check around all the other welded in pin bushings to check for cracks.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! You make some good points!

[@dandannels8821]

Safety first!

[@Digginok]

Sometimes second!!! 😂

[@garycooper4982]

safety come first when working alone

[@Digginok]

This is true!!!

[@RomeKG471]

Always preheat before welding.

[@Digginok]

It was room temp, should have preheated probably but I think it will work.

[@shadowbanned69]

Yeap...thats a mig weld fail..all these old loaders were welded with mig wire...am I right frank? Seen alot of those fabrication videos at the builders site...never seen a robot stick weld...

[@cree5433]

Don't know how serious you are about a new machine. But if I were you I would seriously look into a large minni ex. And a skidder. You can have those two for almost the same price as a new backhoe. I think with a little getting used to you would be surprised how much faster a 50 or 60 sized minni is than a backhoe. Just my two cents. But nice fix! And good video way to keep the old iron going.

[@Digginok]

I will probably will buy used, I don’t think I could come close to the price of one backhoe with two machines. I have given it some thought. As for digging faster, I don’t think that’s true. I have worked side by side with a Deere 60 for a week diggin the same footing. I actually made more ditch than the mini did. Call me old fashioned but with the ability to level the machine, the extra reach, and more loader capacity, I’ll probably stick with the tlb. Cost of operating a backhoe is also way less in my opinion. To match the backhoes capacity I would probably need 2 12000 lbs machines, my machine weighs 17000, not sure Little Red would approve of that. Believe me I have studied the other options and I think if given the chance I would try to get into a 120 sized ex. and keep the backhoe. Bigger machine = more $ per hour. Thanks for watching!!!!

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

@@Digginok I have a JD 50 mini and JD 332 skid steer, each about 12000 lbs, and I agree with you the tlb is faster (especially you verses joe operator), has the ability to level, more reach and lower o&o costs. Plus you don't have to get out of one machine and climb into another only to find out you need to move the first one just a little more so you can do what you wanted to do. As for more loader capacity, I'm not so sure. I run a narrow (80") 4-1 bucket with just under 1-1/2 yard cap. No trouble filling it or lifting it to load a truck. Skid steers and minis have their place, but for what you seem to do the most of tlb is the way to go. 120 sizes ex weighs in about 26000 lbs. As long as we are dreaming of bigger machines I would love to get into a 135 size.

[@Digginok]

Thanks for understanding!!! I realize that it goes against what most people think, it has taken me a while to convince some of my customers that the backhoe is better for footings. But give 4 hours on a job and I will make a believer out of them. I’m not knocking the mini, please don’t think that, but the backhoe is where I belong!!!!

[@cree5433]

Digginok maybe it's that we mostly do pipe work why we see more productivity out of the minni. And that speed doesn't translate into footings? Don't know. Always cool to hear everyone's take on things. For our work when we switched to the minni from a 310 sj it was night and day faster once you got used to the change. But everyone's jobs and conditions are different.

[@Digginok]

What size machine did you replace the sj with?

[@zeroninejames9507]

If this machine is your bread n butter and your fixing it every two days or so, than yea pony up the cash. If not keep on burning rods love a good welding video. Hard decision are an everyday occurrence. Its your office, lol. 👍😃

[@Digginok]

Yeah it seems sometimes to be a lot of repairs, but I think I ran almost all summer without any repairs. At least this kind of stuff don't take too long! I'm sure I'll have some more welding vids!

[@zeroninejames9507]

@@Digginok ok. Well your repairs stand up to the test of time anyways, give or take a few years between repairs. Lol. Well keep on digging that pay dirt and burning them rods and itll turn for the better.

[@Digginok]

Thanks friend!

[@stevenmurata4392]

Would you ever get an excavator? (Pros & cons if no.)

[@Digginok]

If I ever get an excavator it would be a 120 sized, and I would keep a backhoe. But for the footing work I do the backhoe is hard to beat, the ability to level, longer reach, cost of operating, and one machine can do the work of 2. On a lot of jobs if only had the mini ex I would be sent home when the digging is done, but a lot of times I’m asked to move spoils or load out dump trucks. I’m a backhoe man!!!

[@Digginok]

@@Bennji1978 The backhoe has made me a decent living for almost 20 years, I'm probably set in my ways!lol

[@stevenmurata4392]

@@Digginok On the farm, we have a Cat920, Case480c (not running), Kubotas: kx80, kx41, & svl75. Unfortunately, we're not expert operators like you guys. Thanks for reply.

[@Digginok]

Hey no problem!!! Believe me I love using excavators, but where the rubber meets the road is how much I can make with one machine. The tlb works best for me, everyone’s situation is different. Thanks for watching!

[@Digginok]

Steven Murata seat time = expertise! Just gotta go get it!!!

[@roadkill5333]

Its a good thing that you are a professional, A1, do it better than most others do, 1 of a kind heavy equipment operating specialist! Those are some ugly welds!! Lol oh well, pretty welds dont hold any better! But it sure makes ya feel better, when you can do it yourself. Then spend the money saved on some wine and flowers for the Mrs!!

[@Digginok]

It works so far!!!

[@roadkill5333]

Digginok...my next question: DID THE MRS ENJOY THE WINE AND FLOWERS?? Lol And dont say that she dont enjoy those things! Ask me how i know this!!! Lol She may tell you she dont want them, but wont ever give them back, when they magically appear!! And trust me, theres 9 dudes out there, just waiting for the chance to give her wine and flowers, if you dont!! Better to have her mad at you, for getting some fancy French Chablis and a bouquet of roses, then to chance eating breakfast every morning, and pretend that she didn't want any!! Did your toast taste strange, this morning?? ;-P

[@charlesdefrancisco5056]

Hi ..been watching you repair the new holland..more than once..and yes you should buy a new machine For a fact you are far more experienced operator than myself.....but I’ve been lucky by having the opportunity of not ever buying a ford or new holland backhoe.. I bought a new 215 all wheel drive JCB with rear steer axel....it’s been very good machine and would recommend you at least look But goo luck

[@Digginok]

Charles De Francisco I think I’ll stick with it for a couple more years. I have looked at some JCB’s, not much for dealer support around here though. Thanks for watching. New ones don’t make any more money than paid off ones do.

[@makingithappen9722]

1½ hour job and about 1000 $ saved.

[@tantoibinhakim287]

or CASE N series..because why..? The Casis metal components is Very strong, You have Don't worry about the stick, The CASE factory have make Design and you can choose what you want prefer about the stick, -Have 3 stick the leg paddle swing, -Normal 2 stick that control all system -And have prefer joy stick also

[@ThisyoungTony]

do yourself a favor and lookup CNH Case New Holland. Same equipment. even the Mini Ex and skid steers. New Holland North America only does light construction and backhoes Case gets everything else, no point to fight themselves. New Holland North America gets the hay and forage equipment.

[@jdhorton1432]

Re Jack's AND blocks... Better safe, than sorry!

[@EdwDroid-wl3yy]

Yes order a new cat 450F you'll love it

[@Digginok]

I bet I would!

[@Backhoebb]

You sir, need to come run my cat 420f2 IT.

[@Digginok]

That is a nice machine for sure

[@billbo1852]

Hey man your the surgeon 😷

[@Digginok]

Lol, I have been called worse

[@craignicholson505]

There is no question on your effort and ability but what is your time worth every weekend plus parts and fuel also possibility of downtime on site of problems u do not forsee. Rule or thought . Cost of repair ie parts time fuel down time against cost of new machine over time What costs less but more most effective money in time and more family time It's not my pocket so do what is right by you sir Nice repair tho

[@Digginok]

Good point! I'm sure I will upgrade at some point.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Time for another brand.

[@Digginok]

It has 9300 hours, what brand would be better?

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

@@Digginok JCB. World's largest TLB maker. Or Case. Both have 80 years in business...

[@tantoibinhakim287]

I prefer you tradein that Holland for buy a new Backhoe, I suggest you brother that JCB 3CX Uk spec, not an India Spec

[@Digginok]

Not many JCB’s over here.

[@PhillipLandmeier]

Hah! My first thought was already expressed below. You keep fixing it and eventually you'll have a new one. But, speaking as an engineer, all these failures are disturbing. I don't see serious corrosion, so I can only conclude that your unit was underengineered from the start. Somebody at New Holland either didn't know their business or they intentionally cut corners to save money. I hate to come off like a hardass but these constant failures are simply not okay. Although, they make for lots of good videos, I'm sure you'd rather have a machine that did its part as well as you do yours.

[@Digginok]

I think every engineer would have to have a balance of cost to produce vs. longevity. 9300 hrs to me is probably a good life. I’d buy another one. Thanks for watching!!!

[@PhillipLandmeier]

@@Digginok True. Nothing is simple. Engineering usually involves difficult tradeoffs and choosing between several evils. Those cracking failures still make me wonder.

[@Digginok]

Phillip Landmeier I probably spend more time with my front wheels off the ground than the engineer expected, a lot of backhoes don’t see the amount of hoe use as mine. It probably would never had broken if my hours were split 50/50 between digging and loading. I probably am around 75 digging 25 loading. Nothing lasts forever

[@Farmall450]

Metal fatigues. Whether it's one of two bolts holding the wing on the plane you're flying in, the blades of the turbofan, or his hoe, there is going to be cracking. All brands of heavy machinery see it - most while doing far more than they were intended for. Not saying that is the case here but many big ops and rental agencies really see this.

[@Digginok]

Hey now! I don’t like to think about them wing bolts! I’m a little closer to the ground!

[@arnoldromppai5395]

that was a very bad place to put jake stands and blocks, if something let go on your bucket cylinders, the bucket would roll forward and loader arms would come down fast crushing you in between, i always tack weld heavy pipes to the loader arms close to the bucket pins, with the pipes sitting tight to the floor, i keep 4 inch 3/8 wall pipe 6 feet long at hand just for these kind of jobs, i have seen welders crushed before my eyes and a welder backed over by a D8 WELL WELDING A PATCH ON THE BACK OF A FINAL DRIVE in my time in the bush camps, they think nothing will happen to them, and they dont stop and think what can move were if presser is lost, and with hydrolics with out dead man lock outs valves like used on man lifts and over head booms, things come down fast

[@Digginok]

The bucket was against the stops, and the bucket cylinders were completely extended, it could not roll forward any more. I'm with you on safety, I don't trust a single hydraulic circuit when it comes to getting crushed. Thanks for watching and be careful out there!

[@arnoldromppai5395]

@@Digginok YES I could see the bucket was rolled down to the stops and the cylinder fully exstended, but i have seen them drift forward to the bucket flat on the ground, witch means if something failed it will go flat to the ground in a rush, there is no stop to prevent that with stands on the cutting edge, as a bush logging camp welder for over 40 years, i have seen to much. i use big pipes to the main frame, like one welder said to me when i told him to chain that tower limb stroking boom up, he told me it is all the way up to the stops, but 7 hours later a macanic disconnected a hydrolic hose and the welder was up on the limbing strocker boom of a short wood harvester welding cracks on the limbing arms, and when that hose was opened up that boom came strait out and stopped at he 45 deg stop, it fired that welder 40 feet from the machine, from 30 feet in the air with a broken leg and arm

[@Digginok]

I know you mean well and don't want to see me hurt, thanks for you input. I'll try to be safer next time.

[@arnoldromppai5395]

@@Digginok yes i mean well, in my many years i have seen ppl killed and badly hurt right before my eyes, hundreds of miles from no were, and i fell and broke my back hip and leg from 18 feet up to the frozen swamp, at 11pm on a Friday night, in 45 below, from the top deck of a koring slasher. 60 miles from camp and no one around, it was freeze to death or create 100 times more pain dragging my self 30 feet and pulling my self up into my company 1 ton welding truck and driving back to camp using a snow brush for the gas petal, that ended my love of my every day job, all i can do now is jobs in my own yard a few hours a day, and live on a very small cpp disability pension and what ever cash i can make on the side, from a job that paid me 90k a year

[@Digginok]

Well I have to say I can’t think of a major injury on a job since I was 9 years old on the farm. I’m a pretty cautious guy.

[@davidmorse8432]

Hello, I enjoyed your video but could not understand what you were saying much of the time. Too much machine noise. Maybe you could get a microphone or something. I am a backhoe man too (JD410D). Started out working with my dad back in the 60's. We dug a lot of Graves and had to get creative working around all those monuments. I also use a PC50 mini when things are real tight or ground conditions are bad. It's good to have both so if I were you I would keep the old NH and add a mini to your inventory. I like the way you keep your equipment greased. Many operators don't want to get grease on them so they try to ignore this important item. When you did the repair you could have scabbed some 3/8" plate over the pin boss to make sure it doesn't happen again. This connection is under designed.

[@Digginok]

Sorry you couldn’t understand me, the weld I put in should be better than the original, also at 9300 hours I’m pretty happy with the machine. Would love to have a mini but it wouldn’t see much use as my customers expect me and a backhoe On their job. Most of my customers have minis so I’m not sure I could get much more work with one. There is not room for a scab plate as the boom prop is located on that side. Time will tell if it holds up. Thanks for watching!

[@Digginok]

Please try watching again, I have enabled closed captioning, maybe that will help.

[@davidmorse8432]

@@Digginok ok but I don't know how to turn that on, must be a setting on my phone, right?

[@Digginok]

Yes when you open the video at the top right click on the 3 dot and then click captions and your set.

[@davidmorse8432]

Ok , i figured it out. Thanks for your response. Not used to that. Maybe move the boom prop to the other side. Good idea to disconnect the battery while welding on equipment. I was welding in the bucket of my JD 120 once and did not do it, it fried the electronics in the alternator and the machine would not even start. Hard lesson, $450.

[@melaniew77msn]

11,500 views in one week way to go!

[@Digginok]

tdej80 best one yet!!!

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok From the bottom of my heart, I am super happy for you. I am glad you are getting the views and exposure that your content deserves. Congrats good Sir!

[@melaniew77msn]

over 1,300 more views in the last 6 hours yes

[@Digginok]

We are gaining some steam now!!!

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok You have spent so much extra time to record what you do and edit videos. For that I tip my hat and say thank you. I hope this is just the tip of the iceberg for you and your channel. I am glad that you are getting the exposure you have worked so hard to earn. This all happening so close to Christmas just makes it even sweeter.

[@scruffy6151]

Well here is another view it is good to give you a second view.

[@Digginok]

Thank you sir!!!

[@scruffy6151]

@@Digginok you know old farts like me lose count or can not remember watching a video lol. Give your channel some time it will grow, just like getting the word out about the work you do it takes time. Ps, if you have a patreon account put a link to it in your description and mention it at the end of a video every little helps.

[@tudfrey]

Get a John Deere and you will not have to worry about things like this.

[@Digginok]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@davidmorse8432]

You are right about this. Compare the thickness of the metal used on John Deere vs other brands. They put the meat in the machine. I also would recommend JCB (aka Jimmy Carter Backhoe), and Komatsu'. Always get the 4 wheel drive on a backhoe/loader.

[@tudfrey]

@@davidmorse8432 Komatsu made a good backhoe but they haven't made a backhoe in years, parts and trade value may be an issue later.

[@Digginok]

I have never had an issue getting parts for the newholland.

[@davidmorse8432]

@@tudfrey Oh, I guess I am behind the times on this. Pretty disappointed to hear this. I always thought it was the Cadillac of TLB s. Super smooth, plenty of power and a real self leveling bucket. This explains why I don't see many around anymore. Thanks for the update.

[@larrymacdonald4241]

Crappy Chinese steel.... any steel bought from China is crap... I miss the days of good ol fashion American quality... and I'm Canadian...

[@Digginok]

It’s from Italy, but it’s pretty hard to find any USA steel anymore.

[@timhottinger2166]

This what happens when you use a machine that's not made for commercial use. GET A CAT

[@Digginok]

Lol! I didn't know the new holland was only for home owner use good info thanks. So are you saying cats don't break? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWLQpHdsd7Z_Y5o or kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWfYn2iGbpqkjrc

[@REDRUM12345678910]

Digginok lol