Servicing the backhoe.

Changing the engine, transmission oil and a seal. Some work pictures at the end.

[@73DiamondReo]

it really helps that you take care of all the little issues as them come up instead of dragging them all out. shows you have a really dry clean machine that will continue to give you mostly trouble free service. Im going to be doing the filters on my backhoe trans soon and I'm sure they won't be as clean as your strainer was!

[@Digginok]

I try, but I’m still neglecting some things. It does help if you don’t have leaks, oil out dirt in. It’s a constant battle it seems, but I still like this machine more than any other I’ve ran. I hope they are clean!

[@kennethdodds2323]

Not having someone else use your stuff adds to its useful life. You stay pretty clean doing that.

[@Digginok]

That’s true! I was lucky on this day, most I’m covered in grease.

[@woos31]

I wear half my work home every day and more so when I'm "mechanic" until the real mechanics show up lol. I work for a county road department in Central Oregon so I'm not 'supposed to' work on the trucks or equipment but a little common sense can get you out of a huckle up and to a much better place for a mechanic to assist. Just yesterday I had a real handy situation unfold while stacking chipseal rock, had rock pushed up as far as the loader could reach from the ground, with the footprint of the pile big enough (say 1500-2000 ton of rock) I built a road up onto the pile to again pile it as high as the loader could reach..........climb the pile on the second level with the loader at say a 45⁰ angle with rear wheels on my road and front end up the second level pile, aaannndd it spits, sputters, coughs, and dies right there! Had half tank of fuel in it yet, but only thing I can figure is it was low enough for the fuel to get below the pick-up and sucked an air bubble because I pulled the filters (before the real mechanics got there) and both were darn neart dry. 25 gallons up the rock pile 5 gallon at a time, and two wrench twisters for 45 minutes of priming with no luck, one says "the parking brake is hydraulic so hold the rocker switch to off and crank it to see if it will generate enough pressure to release and roll back to level or something because this ain't workin"........OK I'll give er a go........waaawaaawaaawwaaaaewwwAa Rooom.........fires right up like nothing ever happened lmao!

[@woos31]

The point of that started to be that just removing the filters and filing them off the pack tank of the work pickup and slugging a 5 gallon jug of diesel 5 trips...........you'da thought I took a shower in the stuff lol, I had it strung from hell to breakfast

[@lakesideranch]

Great video Frank! A true testament to your perseverance with maintenance and regular attention to your machine. Congratulations on reaching 10K hours, and I'll bet you remember most of them.....lol Good chat about global sourcing of machine parts and components too. You're a wise man and have knowledge way beyond your years. Much respect for your profession and the dedication you demonstrate for upkeep and maintenance to all your equipment. Work safe! Doug@ the "ranch" #MBGA, #backhoeman, #BOSS owner/operator

[@Digginok]

Thanks! I do remember most of em. As for wisdom, lol I’d probably be wise to have chosen a different occupation! Just kidding, I do love what I do most of the time. Thanks for watching.

[@MaquinaspesadasCaetanoSilva]

As manutenções renova a vida útil do equipamento show de bola

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Thanks for sharing. Quick little service on the new Holland.

[@Digginok]

Thanks for watching!

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I've owned nothing but Ford/New Holland tractors and backhoes since 1991 and have had very little trouble. My current New Holland I have owned since 2006 and all I've ever done to it is replaced the battery and serviced it. Cant complain about that. Keep the videos coming Frank.

[@Digginok]

Keeping things fixed is key with any machine too. Thanks!

[@jimzivny1554]

10K! Congratulations, machine is still moving dirt and making money!

[@Digginok]

Makes as much money as a new one! Thanks Jim.

[@mattlowry8256]

This video shows exactly how to get 10k out of a machine. Great job frank, thanks for video!

[@Digginok]

Here’s to 10k more! Thanks for watching!

[@kengamble8595]

My dear departed wife worked at a New Holland sales, service and rental place for a number of years and they had an excellent reputation among the farmers for the same reasons that you mentioned ! I think a lot of it was because they had a guy that absolutely knew what to do and went above and beyond to help the customers, and that's half the battle ! I don't believe there's any such thing as useless information, it's all worth something ! 😊 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@Digginok]

We are lock to have some good parts guys, it makes life a lot easier for sure.

[@waynecompton7612]

Good morning Frank, Thank you for the video, your backhoe is a tidy machine for 10,000 hrs .There's plenty of life in it yet!!! Anyway Take Care and catch you next 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!😎🇺🇸👍

[@oldfarmer4700]

I don't care what brand of machine you operate, when I want work done I care about the quality of work done. The operator makes the machine. I'm like you when it comes to maintenance I do my own. Most of the new stuff unless you have a computer with their 10 grand software the tool set you have is worthless and some people you could give them a new half million dollar machine and 6 months later it isn't worth scrap price. Pride in your work and how you take care of your equipment is almost a lost human trait. Nice to see someone who still has it.

[@Digginok]

Thank you sir!!! I appreciate the comment!

[@davidbird4771]

Kudos to the man that sat in the operator's seat for most of those 10,000 hours!

[@Digginok]

Thanks Dave!

[@gregsilva1472]

Hi Frank great video my 2008 Cat 420e has 11,000 hours on it now the thing is super reliable I never have near as many problems as I see in your videos lol

[@Digginok]

Good to know thanks for watching. Could be a better machine, have seen some Cats with problems too though.

[@thederrick1966]

good video

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@dirtediggin]

That backhoe is in incredible shape for 10000 hour Frank. Goes to show how well you care for your machine.

[@Digginok]

It ain’t too bad, I’m the only operator and that helps a lot.

[@kengamble8595]

@@Digginok That makes all the difference in the world ! 😊 That AND good maintenance !

[@JasonWorksAlot]

I make all my own cylinders with motherland parts. ;)

[@larrytomb3896]

JD makes its own cylinders along with cylinders for CNH and

[@Digginok]

Thanks for that, I knew someone would have some information on cylinders.

[@wyrtwister4260]

That transmission fluid looked great ! :-) Can you tell if parts for one specific brand of equipment are more expensive than other brand ? Thanks , :-) Wyr God bless

[@Digginok]

Not sure, most of the factory parts are priced pretty high. But there are more aftermarket parts available for case cat and Deere, might save some there.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Demonstrating just how to make a backhoe great again! (Literally)

[@Digginok]

Something like that!

[@xtrememid1705]

I have New Holland lb 110 2005 year backhoe, what kind of oil goes in transmission?

[@Digginok]

Best oil is master trans from new holland. Some say you could use a premium trans hydraulic oil, but I use new holland or case oils.

[@jcurran8860]

I would have put some molybdenum grease on that spline.

[@Digginok]

It runs in oil shouldn’t need any. But it probably wouldn’t hurt.

[@dalepremo3695]

10,000 and we saw it go over! Great video, Frank. Do you have or ever use combination ratcheting wrenches? I kept waiting for you to whack a knuckle there one time, LOL.

[@Digginok]

Thanks, I do not have any ratchet wrenches yet, I have been looking at them though. The good brands get pretty pricey.

[@dalepremo3695]

@@Digginok Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I was watching Scotty Kilmer on KZbin yesterday and he had some out that he really likes so I think I'm going to buy a set and see how they perform. I don't do anywhere near as much as you do, but I do most of my own auto work & also work on my small Kubota and I like the advantage the ratchet gives. I'm looking at Capri or GearWrench sets - they aren't cheap but don't cost a fortune either. There's also a ToolGuard 22 piece set that's both SAE & Metirc that's only $75. Maybe you have some thoughts but if I buy one of them I could let you know how it goes.

[@charlesonyango5608]

First.

[@Digginok]

You were pretty quick for sure!

[@charlesonyango5608]

@@Digginok just discovered your channel. Love your instructive videos

[@southerndirt9589]

I don't care what brand you buy they all have there problems it's how your dealer handles them is what matters

[@Digginok]

True!

[@stumppiler1002]

A bad operator can do more damage to a machine in one day than you have in 10,000 hrs. Normal wear and tear is just a part of doing business. You have an old school work ethic and it's reflected in your equipment.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@jakesbackhoedozerservice7010]

Frank what year is your backhoe?

[@Digginok]

It’s a 2007, but I bought it in 2010, it only had 150 hours on it.

[@jakesbackhoedozerservice7010]

Right on man that’s awesome. My Backhoe is a John Deere 410E 2001 and I bought with 1156 hours on it. It’s been a great machine only problem it’s had have been old seals going out and just regular maintenance

[@Digginok]

Deere makes some great stuff!

[@stevenmurata4392]

Wow, 10k total hrs in 9 years. That's about 22 hrs every week of seat time! Congrats.

[@kevinajjenkins]

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