Hey Everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video. I need to get use to these longer commentary type videos. The bottom line message of this video is if I can do it, you can do it! Now go build one and save the tractors!
Is it possible to ask you some questions through email? Would love to know more about the plans and a couple other questions about my cub 127 you might be able to help me with. Would be much appreciated! Let me know and love the whole build!
I bought a JD 430 last fall that I restored. It has the Yanmar Diesel with front and rear 1" axles. I bought the plans from PF, a Lincoln Mig 180, 220-240. I just finished a fab table TODAY! I have an angle grinder and drill press and I will buy a chop saw. I haven't welded in 36 years and that was stick welding. I've watched most of your videos and it gave me the confidence.
Make sure you get a good quality chop saw. I bought what I thought was an affordable name brand one, and it cuts like crap. Now I'm looking into spending more on a horizontal band saw. The chop saws are just ridiculously loud and I'm not pressed for time.
@@dustyphillips3166 I bought an Evolution Chop Saw and an Evolution Circular saw. They both had great reviews. I thought about swapping the blades in saws I already have but was afraid of the high RPM. The Chop saw is never square and I have adjusted, tightened, put a flat piece of 1/8 plate on the table, held a square up to them and it's perfect but every time it's a little off. Using the circular saw I have to wear my apron and welding jacket, gloves welding helmet set to grind or I may get sliced to death! That thing throw chips like a chainsaw. Just last night I watched some guys from Diablo (I have all their wood blades and steel for recip saw). They used a Makita cordless and cut rail! The guy had on a T Shirt and safety glasses. I completed my first project, which was a snow plow that I fabbed everything but the blade. A ban saw may be the answer. I cant work like that, i'll get hurt!
@@timothykeith1367 I cut down 6 trees last week that were probably 8-9 inches at the base and that tractor drug them up to my burn pile to limb separate cut and stack without hardly a grunt! . They were in a tree line so pretty tall no huge canopies. maybe 1500 lbs. I love it!
Anyone who tells you they could dig these holes faster with a shovel has obviously never dug a hole with a shovel! lol Awesome build and video Norman. Thank you.
Seriously. Hand dug a trench through wet clay and this would've made quick work of the job. Go ahead. Dig it yourself. So cool. Huge supporter of engineering plans. Thanks
I hand dug a couple of 5 feet deep for 12 inch sonotube at 3300 ft elevation, lots of clay and big rocks. I can tell you for each hole I spend a day working hard, and I wish to be that lucky to had a machine like yours. I'm sure that with your machine I could finish each hole in one maybe 2 hours and save my back. You are doing a great job, sir.
Thanks Norman, I appreciate the kick to "just get it done". I have Paul's plans from PF engineering and it's easy to get lost in the planning, tools, second-guessing, etc. I'm just doing to get it done!
Norman,I have watched this video many times, I have built the bucket on my 1975 cub 1250, plans were just do it, no plans used, all cylinders and pivots are greasable works like it should. And yes i did the 1 inch spindles. Like you said nothing has broke yet! I bought the backhoe plans from PF engineering, that will be this winters project, once i get started i dont want to stop building it. Thanks for the encouragement! I think i speak for most! Take care and thank you! Keep up the good videos!
Hi from Spain, Norm! Please write down I'm your first and biggest spanish fan. I've been following your channel for years. It gets me so sad when I see the low number of subscribers of your channel! Yours is one of the best DIY channels all over youtube. There are lots of channels with crap or stolen content with millions of subscribers and it's unfair. Your channel has very high quality, original and useful content. It's a pity that here in Spain that kind of small tractors never existed. Of course we, your viewers, love your restoration videos, but these ones, talking about nice things like DIY and tractors, are also great and welcome. Please keep doing them!
Cub Cadet 149....searching...searching...searching. I check Craigslist everyday for this ad "Cub Cadet 149/169. Doesn't start. $300." So few people that have them ever part with them....and when they do, most people are aware of what they have and are asking a lot for them. What you did with yours is fantastic. The series was a lot of fun to watch. Keep posting Norman. Love your videos.
Recently I saw a very nice 1450 Quietline for sale, $2000. Except I don't want to spend 2k on a nice Cub, I want to spend $300-$400 on one that needs to be saved. At which point I'll no doubt be sending some business your way.
Norman, the work and detail you do in your projects is amazing.. I enjoy welding and fabrication projects myself . Not quite to that extent. I agree you don’t need the best products to complete the job. I have a x728 John Deere tractor and done many projects with it.
I watched the series of you building the backhoe. You did it with tools that many guys have already in their garages. It was a great series of videos. Thanks for the update a few years down the road. The success of your build is evidenced by it still being in use. Saving these old overworked and under maintained is a great thing. Thanks.
Excellent video! My Dad and I built a loader using PF Engineering plans for a Case 446 many years ago. Love the loader and if performs very well. Only drawback I have is the lack of power steering which I pan to remedy later on this summer.
I built the micro backhoe last year after having watched your build. I based mine on a 1973 MTD with a 16 HP B&S and a mid mount PTO. It's light in the front end and I still need to change the pump drive pulley to a double as it slips with a single. I have a blast using it.
On the choice of welders, it's best to ignore forums. Of course there are pro welders on them that indeed do precision work for a living but for the most part it's just people showing off their expensive toys and pretty welds. Almost none of them have ever been on their back in the dirt doing overhead welding. I'm a former diesel/heavy equipment mechanic and used an ancient Lincoln SAM 400 on site or a vintage 440v Hobart in the shop for years. When you're constantly fixing buckets and blades it is hard to beat a good old fashion high powered stick welder. I currently have a Lincoln 'Tombstone' in my home garage that isn't near as powerful as what I had at work but still welds 1/4" material with ease. I paid a whole $200 for it at a yard sale(plus $100 for new leads). At 17:30 you appear to be cleaning the steel with brake cleaner prior to welding. DO. NOT. DO. THAT. Chlorinated brake cleaner and welding don't mix. MIG or TIG welding with argon gas in particular, combined with brake cleaner, can produce phosgene gas. Inhaling even a tiny amount will send you to the hospital and cause permanent lung damage. There are non-chlorinated brake cleaners but it's better to just stick to wiping with acetone because even when FCAW or stick welding the heat alone can vaporize any remaining chlorine which is bad for you as well. Lastly, on the subject of the build, thanks for going into such detail of the PF Engineering plans. There are a lot of timelapse and completed build videos, but not much in depth of the actual process. I'm looking to modify their micro-hoe plans into a tow behind unit(my UTV can go places my tractor simply can't) and your videos helped determine if the plans are worth the price.
I always love seeing this machine run. I can watch it dig and then fill in holes all day long lol This machine is the reason I subscribed for ever ago.
nice video Norman! there is nothing better than building something yourself and being able to use it on your property. it's good to see those implements still going strong, i've been using the ones i built 22 years ago and they are still doing great, in fact i swapped the loader and micro hoe i originally had on the cub cadet onto a 1986 Ford model 1110 compact diesel 4WD tractor 1500 lbs, widened out the loader bucket to 54" and can lift about 1000 lbs with it. the onboard hydraulics on that tractor put out 4.15 GPM at 1750 psi and run the loader and backhoe no problem. keep up the good work! ~ Paul @ P.F. Engineering
Norm, thank you so much for these video's. I've watched this one 3 times. I bought the drawings from PF Engineering, started buying metal and looking at my build list. Anything on sale would be my first purchases. Starting the build in about a month. I live on Northern Ontario Canada and really need this on my property. I built a saw mill last year and doing this now. Last year I found an LA165 JD that's going to be a Dozzer and my Ford LGT145 will be by loader back hoe.
Really like this. I have a 1971 john deere with the loader and backhoe that i did'nt build but know and bought it from the guy who did. I also have a 1970 ih cub cadet 105 with mower and tiller on the back along with several other tractors. Great videos and thank you. I dont do the facebook so this is where i get to see them.
I am very impressed you did this with a 110 Volt flux core welder. I started with a 110 Volt Harbor Freight flux core welder, upgraded to a 110 Volt Mig welder and now have a 220 Volt Mig welder. The HF welder was 70 Amps and was hot all the time. The 110 V mig welder was OK but did not have the sticker in the door telling you what amperage and wire feed to use for each thickness of metal. It also sped the wire up as you increased the amps. It had 7 amps settings. I managed t get an Amazon return 220 Volt Mig/ Stick/ Tig (if you buy the leads) welder. I find it so much easier to use. Liked and subscribbled for Al Gore's Rhythm.
Norman, I really appreciate this talk and explaining the real tools. I have a Bolens HT-23 that I'm strongly considering doing! This video is exactly what I needed to see. Oh, and your personal chat on the phone about converting #16 Kohler carb for my S-8D engine... Went to order it and it wasn't available... No problem. I luck up on a TR-10D, which turned out to be a Interchangeable engine that Wisconsin began selling as replacement engines for almost any industry. Mine came with a rare extended front crankshaft. It also was solid state ignition with a Wico Magneto under the flywheel ..... Working with it on a Bolens 1000 ....
I built a PF Engineering FEL for my Wheelhorse about 10 years ago. It’s a beast. It moves my 750lb welder with very little effort. Best advice I can give is to find a used Zamboni blade for the cutting edge. Beautiful work on the Custom Cub!
I agree. I have done more wrenching with cheap harbor freight tool set and probably the cheapest welder you can find out Amazon then most of these guys preaching about the expensive brands have ever done. I know I'm late to the party but this was an awesome build to watch. All it takes to start a project is a little bit of know-how. The knowledge and skill comes with time.
I've been a tradesman in machining, mechanics, electrical, and plumbing. Some tools need to be beefy, industrial quality....most do not. I have done engine swaps with a $40 harbor freight socket set and a few extra hand tools, and I have many thousands of dollars worth of high-end tools
Awesome video Norman, There is many opinions out here on the web. Many that think they know the only or best way to accomplish something. Your approach to making or doing a project probably gives more people the encouragement needed to at least try with what they have on hand. I believe it helps people realize they don't need anything fancy. Keep up the great video's that I believe help others. God bless you and your family much. Have a wonderful 2020 summer season.
i absolutely agree with you! i have always been told that only the professionals with professionals tools could accomplish certain tasks but thats a complete lie. when i started working on small engine i bought cheap tools to get me started and im still using these tools to this date!
Very nice. My brother is a hydraulics engineer. He does this stuff for a living. Me I have no use for a tractor but I would sure love to build one like this and just dig holes in someone’s yard.
U made that backhoe it serves u perfect u have the satisfaction of knowing u built it ur self ...never mind the haters they re always jealous really enjoyed ur video make more.
Good stuff Young Man, Keep at it, you Sir are a great contribution to what is left of what UA-cam use to be. Thank you for your valuable time and effort.
2:24 So you're saying you really wanted a Bolens? :) It's cool that you were able to make a hydrostat foot control for your Cub, a lot of people really prefer foot control to hand control, especially for something with a loader. And at least yours is a hydro trans, my GT18 has a manual transmission...
I got a 70s cub like this and a 80s cub that I am trying to get running again and a 70s ford 145, the ford had been rebuilt but now the stator and regular went bad so trying to scorce thoes parts so it will charge while it is running. The ford has a front blade, 50 inch deck, one bottom plow, disc, and calla packer. Love the ford and have had it for 17 years I believe.
I know this is old, but bro, go back to HF and get you several magnet squares for welding mockup. It will greatly help with aligning, holding, and squaring up your assemblies for tacking together
You can get deeper penetration on the flux core if you pre-heat with a propane torch, etc. On the thicker stuff I used to do that before I got a bigger welder.👍
Your right I dont need them big dollar tool ether I have a shop at home like u an I get it done 2 .I'm a big fan an really like the message u bring really cool an very nice work I think. 1 - 4 the lil guy win win . Thanks 4 the video very well done.
Hey @isavetractors, on our property down here in Texas we don't dig them up, we burn them, way easier & more effective. other than that, nice build! The cub cadet tractor really fits nicely with the loader/backhoe. I like the all yellow theme on it.
Yes, easier to burn them. I found that I can break up huge rocks with a feather and wedge set. You might need a generator set. Use an SDS drill and a hammer - I'm in Texas hill country. Previously I'd dig out rocks for days. Now, within an hour, a piano size rock can be broken up.
Not trynna be "Macho" or anything but i dig for a living everyday.. big holes... long holes... footers.. and i walk just fine. Love the tractor! Just built a root rake / box blade for my husq and considering building an excavator for it.
Hi Norman, thank you for the video of your build! Do you have more info regarding the conversion from the hand operated hydrostatic control to foot pedal control?
I built my loader with a 240 volt harbor freight welder with flux core wire. And a champion 5kw generator. Fact is a lot of heavy equipment is welded with flux core wire right at the factory.
I built the same fel/backhoe, but from a cub cadet 129. The 12hp kohler k301a is no slouch. It did everything i asked of it. You don't have to have a 149 or 169.
@@Isavetractors oh it's that easy.. hehe well okey! I thought you had to synchronize the two cylinders somehow. Are they just connected as two individual units then? Thanks for the reply!
Yes the control valve controls 2 circuits and each circuit is plumbed into both cylinders on each function. So one lever sends oil to both lift cylinders and the other lever sends oil to both curl cylinders. To lift and dump at the same time just work the two levers at once.
@@Isavetractors ohh well I only meant how are the left and right lift cylinders connected together, is that function on only one lever? If so, is there something that balances the pressure between the two?
I enjoy your videos, with 3 acres I so need a FEL and a backhoe would be great. I have a bunch of landscaping jobs around the house that a BH would make short work of. Maybe someday I'll build a set for my Massey MF1855.
I would love to know how you plummed in a hydraulic filter into your loader. I have a gardening tractor with a loader and I need to plumb in a hydraulic filter.
I have a house well stick wielder 115 volts 75 amp out put and I’ve wielded the frame of my cub back together and it held just fine I only paid $110 for it and I’ve had it for almost a year and it’s done a lot for me
You did a nice job on that. I wonder if a John Deere RX75 is too light for those to work as attachments. They would have to both be used on the front since the motor is in the rear, it would be difficult to operate anything on the rear. Your tractor initially looked a lot like a Sears garden tractor we used to have. Thanks man
cool build. I'm going to put a front loader on a cub 100 , just scanning UA-cam for videos. Id like to see more detail on your pump system. I know yours is live. but I want to use the pto clutch. the 100 isn't a hydro tractor as you prob know.
Do you think there is a market for a smaller than subcompact lower cost garden tractor like your custom cub cadet? Ever since I was a child I wanted to build things and I’ve been hoarding tools since I was a teen. I’ve got all the tools and shop space to build something like this and I’m confident I could get it exactly right my second try. I currently install communications infrastructure but I’m looking to switch professions to something where I can just be at home with my tools and maybe sell a couple of custom tractors every month? I really admire your attitude and abilities
What wattage generator did you use with your welder? I bought an older house up here in Northern Maine and every time I try to run my welder circuit breakers start tripping. So.....right now , no welding.
I believe you put a 12v hydraulic pump in this tractor to run the hydraulics. Would you recommend that over driving the pump with the PTO drive? Or is the PTO not suitable for that purpose?
Yes. I like the videos, and the quick video showing a particular part of assembly.... $5k for building a complete FEL & backhoe? Did I hear that right?
The only reason that I need Snap on is being of my day job being a technician so buy one and done and use the hell out of those warranties haha but my secret favorite is still harbor freight
I bought the plans, I have the tools, I just need to get a bigger cub. I have a 105 that is great for pulling stuff around the property and just fun to drive. I want to get a plow blade so I can move ice away from our studio when if falls from the roof but I want to build a 149 loader/hoe so am now looking for a 149 to start with. There are plenty out there. One question. You said you hollowed out the new spindles but you did not say how. I am a little confused. Thanks for the video. By the way I have a miller 252 welder and snap on tools. Is that going to be an issue? :)
I use a 8gpm gear pump. I switched to using surpluscenter for the backhoe cylinders and that's the style they had in the sizes I wanted. The reservoir for both loader and backhoe is one of the loader towers. Not sure how much oil I have in there.
@@Isavetractors thnx. i am working on a loader/ backhoe for a yardman 18 hp hydro( not near the quality of your cub, but i am modding nearly everything on it). the style cylinders on your loader are pricey in my area and will blow my budget. those on your hoe are reasonable in my area. the difference that i am concerned with is the hoe connections. the tie rod style cylinder has NPTF connections compared to the ORBF connections on the threaded head cylinders. do you have any problems on the hoe with leaking connections? my guess-ta-mate for a pump is very close to the 8 gpm. i guess i'm on the right track your tractor is an impressive build.
Great build. I have a DR. towable backhoe and I want to add hydraulic cylinders to the outriggers. Do you have any thoughts or advice to help me with this. I plan to use a diverter valve, so both out riggers will work at the same time. Should I make the individual function? Thanks and again great build!
Yea I did change my mind on it. I did put duel rear wheels on it as a test and didn't like them. I made my wheelhorse loader tractor a duelie instead. I have videos on that one too
Hey Everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video. I need to get use to these longer commentary type videos. The bottom line message of this video is if I can do it, you can do it! Now go build one and save the tractors!
Is it possible to build the loader and keep the mule drive to mow
How much do you want for it?
What pump are you using?
Is it possible to ask you some questions through email? Would love to know more about the plans and a couple other questions about my cub 127 you might be able to help me with. Would be much appreciated! Let me know and love the whole build!
can the backhoe bucket be changed for a hydraulic auger for mini-excavator ?
I bought a JD 430 last fall that I restored. It has the Yanmar Diesel with front and rear 1" axles. I bought the plans from PF, a Lincoln Mig 180, 220-240. I just finished a fab table TODAY! I have an angle grinder and drill press and I will buy a chop saw. I haven't welded in 36 years and that was stick welding. I've watched most of your videos and it gave me the confidence.
Make sure you get a good quality chop saw. I bought what I thought was an affordable name brand one, and it cuts like crap. Now I'm looking into spending more on a horizontal band saw. The chop saws are just ridiculously loud and I'm not pressed for time.
Yanmar makes great motors
@@dustyphillips3166 I bought an Evolution Chop Saw and an Evolution Circular saw. They both had great reviews. I thought about swapping the blades in saws I already have but was afraid of the high RPM. The Chop saw is never square and I have adjusted, tightened, put a flat piece of 1/8 plate on the table, held a square up to them and it's perfect but every time it's a little off. Using the circular saw I have to wear my apron and welding jacket, gloves welding helmet set to grind or I may get sliced to death! That thing throw chips like a chainsaw. Just last night I watched some guys from Diablo (I have all their wood blades and steel for recip saw). They used a Makita cordless and cut rail! The guy had on a T Shirt and safety glasses. I completed my first project, which was a snow plow that I fabbed everything but the blade. A ban saw may be the answer. I cant work like that, i'll get hurt!
@@timothykeith1367 I cut down 6 trees last week that were probably 8-9 inches at the base and that tractor drug them up to my burn pile to limb separate cut and stack without hardly a grunt! . They were in a tree line so pretty tall no huge canopies. maybe 1500 lbs. I love it!
Make some videos keep us updated on your build
Anyone who tells you they could dig these holes faster with a shovel has obviously never dug a hole with a shovel! lol Awesome build and video Norman. Thank you.
Amen to that.
Yep. It won't be faster and you'll be messed up afterwards ;)
And even if it were faster, the manual effort is what makes a difference for many folks!
Seriously. Hand dug a trench through wet clay and this would've made quick work of the job. Go ahead. Dig it yourself. So cool. Huge supporter of engineering plans. Thanks
I hand dug a couple of 5 feet deep for 12 inch sonotube at 3300 ft elevation, lots of clay and big rocks. I can tell you for each hole I spend a day working hard, and I wish to be that lucky to had a machine like yours. I'm sure that with your machine I could finish each hole in one maybe 2 hours and save my back.
You are doing a great job, sir.
Thanks Norman, I appreciate the kick to "just get it done". I have Paul's plans from PF engineering and it's easy to get lost in the planning, tools, second-guessing, etc. I'm just doing to get it done!
Norman,I have watched this video many times, I have built the bucket on my 1975 cub 1250, plans were just do it, no plans used, all cylinders and pivots are greasable works like it should. And yes i did the 1 inch spindles. Like you said nothing has broke yet! I bought the backhoe plans from PF engineering, that will be this winters project, once i get started i dont want to stop building it. Thanks for the encouragement! I think i speak for most! Take care and thank you! Keep up the good videos!
Hi from Spain, Norm! Please write down I'm your first and biggest spanish fan. I've been following your channel for years.
It gets me so sad when I see the low number of subscribers of your channel!
Yours is one of the best DIY channels all over youtube. There are lots of channels with crap or stolen content with millions of subscribers and it's unfair.
Your channel has very high quality, original and useful content. It's a pity that here in Spain that kind of small tractors never existed.
Of course we, your viewers, love your restoration videos, but these ones, talking about nice things like DIY and tractors, are also great and welcome. Please keep doing them!
Cub Cadet 149....searching...searching...searching. I check Craigslist everyday for this ad "Cub Cadet 149/169. Doesn't start. $300." So few people that have them ever part with them....and when they do, most people are aware of what they have and are asking a lot for them. What you did with yours is fantastic. The series was a lot of fun to watch. Keep posting Norman. Love your videos.
I have noticed lately too not a lot of tractors for sale on FB or craigslist. Keep looking it will happen
Recently I saw a very nice 1450 Quietline for sale, $2000. Except I don't want to spend 2k on a nice Cub, I want to spend $300-$400 on one that needs to be saved. At which point I'll no doubt be sending some business your way.
Norman, the work and detail you do in your projects is amazing.. I enjoy welding and fabrication projects myself . Not quite to that extent. I agree you don’t need the best products to complete the job. I have a x728 John Deere tractor and done many projects with it.
I watched the series of you building the backhoe. You did it with tools that many guys have already in their garages. It was a great series of videos. Thanks for the update a few years down the road. The success of your build is evidenced by it still being in use. Saving these old overworked and under maintained is a great thing. Thanks.
Excellent video! My Dad and I built a loader using PF Engineering plans for a Case 446 many years ago. Love the loader and if performs very well. Only drawback I have is the lack of power steering which I pan to remedy later on this summer.
I built the micro backhoe last year after having watched your build. I based mine on a 1973 MTD with a 16 HP B&S and a mid mount PTO. It's light in the front end and I still need to change the pump drive pulley to a double as it slips with a single. I have a blast using it.
Thanks for the resource of P.F. Engineering. I want to do the same build for my 1994 Deere 332. As for the holes, I use my earthquake 2 man hole auger
PF Engineering is aweso,e, he always answers every email no matter how many questions I send him!
Great build glad to see it is still going strong, very informative video, thanks.
On the choice of welders, it's best to ignore forums. Of course there are pro welders on them that indeed do precision work for a living but for the most part it's just people showing off their expensive toys and pretty welds. Almost none of them have ever been on their back in the dirt doing overhead welding. I'm a former diesel/heavy equipment mechanic and used an ancient Lincoln SAM 400 on site or a vintage 440v Hobart in the shop for years. When you're constantly fixing buckets and blades it is hard to beat a good old fashion high powered stick welder. I currently have a Lincoln 'Tombstone' in my home garage that isn't near as powerful as what I had at work but still welds 1/4" material with ease. I paid a whole $200 for it at a yard sale(plus $100 for new leads).
At 17:30 you appear to be cleaning the steel with brake cleaner prior to welding. DO. NOT. DO. THAT. Chlorinated brake cleaner and welding don't mix. MIG or TIG welding with argon gas in particular, combined with brake cleaner, can produce phosgene gas. Inhaling even a tiny amount will send you to the hospital and cause permanent lung damage. There are non-chlorinated brake cleaners but it's better to just stick to wiping with acetone because even when FCAW or stick welding the heat alone can vaporize any remaining chlorine which is bad for you as well.
Lastly, on the subject of the build, thanks for going into such detail of the PF Engineering plans. There are a lot of timelapse and completed build videos, but not much in depth of the actual process. I'm looking to modify their micro-hoe plans into a tow behind unit(my UTV can go places my tractor simply can't) and your videos helped determine if the plans are worth the price.
I wish I had soil like that. Lake Missoula left lots of gifts for me: boulders that weigh as much as a VW. Sweet build.
Very nice project! You are spot on to diy because you get all the tools and learn a lot to improve yourself. Thanks for sharing your hard work.
I always love seeing this machine run. I can watch it dig and then fill in holes all day long lol This machine is the reason I subscribed for ever ago.
Great work Norman. I was inspired by you and built one for my 16 hp Gilson/ Montgomery ward tractor.
Awesome! I'm so glad to hear! I love seeing photos! Info@isavetractors.com
Love your positive attitude. I can hear you smile while you're talking.
I am glad to see you have new stuff to show us
Just found your channel today. My Dad watches it and told me about these plans. Very nice build and video.
nice video Norman! there is nothing better than building something yourself and being able to use it on your property. it's good to see those implements still going strong, i've been using the ones i built 22 years ago and they are still doing great, in fact i swapped the loader and micro hoe i originally had on the cub cadet onto a 1986 Ford model 1110 compact diesel 4WD tractor 1500 lbs, widened out the loader bucket to 54" and can lift about 1000 lbs with it. the onboard hydraulics on that tractor put out 4.15 GPM at 1750 psi and run the loader and backhoe no problem. keep up the good work! ~ Paul @ P.F. Engineering
Norm, thank you so much for these video's. I've watched this one 3 times. I bought the drawings from PF Engineering, started buying metal and looking at my build list. Anything on sale would be my first purchases. Starting the build in about a month. I live on Northern Ontario Canada and really need this on my property. I built a saw mill last year and doing this now. Last year I found an LA165 JD that's going to be a Dozzer and my Ford LGT145 will be by loader back hoe.
Really like this. I have a 1971 john deere with the loader and backhoe that i did'nt build but know and bought it from the guy who did. I also have a 1970 ih cub cadet 105 with mower and tiller on the back along with several other tractors. Great videos and thank you. I dont do the facebook so this is where i get to see them.
I am very impressed you did this with a 110 Volt flux core welder.
I started with a 110 Volt Harbor Freight flux core welder, upgraded to a 110 Volt Mig welder and now have a 220 Volt Mig welder.
The HF welder was 70 Amps and was hot all the time.
The 110 V mig welder was OK but did not have the sticker in the door telling you what amperage and wire feed to use for each thickness of metal.
It also sped the wire up as you increased the amps.
It had 7 amps settings.
I managed t get an Amazon return 220 Volt Mig/ Stick/ Tig (if you buy the leads) welder.
I find it so much easier to use.
Liked and subscribbled for Al Gore's Rhythm.
Awesome video Norman. I just got my loader and backhoe plans. Now to buy the materials.
Norman, I really appreciate this talk and explaining the real tools. I have a Bolens HT-23 that I'm strongly considering doing! This video is exactly what I needed to see. Oh, and your personal chat on the phone about converting #16 Kohler carb for my S-8D engine... Went to order it and it wasn't available... No problem. I luck up on a TR-10D, which turned out to be a Interchangeable engine that Wisconsin began selling as replacement engines for almost any industry. Mine came with a rare extended front crankshaft. It also was solid state ignition with a Wico Magneto under the flywheel ..... Working with it on a Bolens 1000 ....
I built a PF Engineering FEL for my Wheelhorse about 10 years ago. It’s a beast. It moves my 750lb welder with very little effort. Best advice I can give is to find a used Zamboni blade for the cutting edge. Beautiful work on the Custom Cub!
I got the PF Engineering plans too, but I haven't used them.
Nice vid Norman can't wait for your next restoration.
You inspired me to build one. I Finished it in 2019 it has been a awesome Machine
Salut Norman,
Thanks thanks thanks, c'est tout à fait la vidéo dont je rêvais.
J'ai presque tous le matériel pour me lancer.
Trop bien 👍👍👍
Great Job!! And I love your attitude about using inexpensive tools. Thank you
I agree. I have done more wrenching with cheap harbor freight tool set and probably the cheapest welder you can find out Amazon then most of these guys preaching about the expensive brands have ever done. I know I'm late to the party but this was an awesome build to watch.
All it takes to start a project is a little bit of know-how. The knowledge and skill comes with time.
I've been a tradesman in machining, mechanics, electrical, and plumbing. Some tools need to be beefy, industrial quality....most do not. I have done engine swaps with a $40 harbor freight socket set and a few extra hand tools, and I have many thousands of dollars worth of high-end tools
Awesome video Norman,
There is many opinions out here on the web. Many that think they know the only or best way to accomplish something. Your approach to making or doing a project probably gives more people the encouragement needed to at least try with what they have on hand. I believe it helps people realize they don't need anything fancy. Keep up the great video's that I believe help others. God bless you and your family much. Have a wonderful 2020 summer season.
i absolutely agree with you! i have always been told that only the professionals with professionals tools could accomplish certain tasks but thats a complete lie. when i started working on small engine i bought cheap tools to get me started and im still using these tools to this date!
This is a great format Norman, very helpful.
I think it’s time for a 2020 loader build !!!!
Very nice. My brother is a hydraulics engineer. He does this stuff for a living. Me I have no use for a tractor but I would sure love to build one like this and just dig holes in someone’s yard.
U made that backhoe it serves u perfect u have the satisfaction of knowing u built it ur self ...never mind the haters they re always jealous really enjoyed ur video make more.
This remains my favorite thing in the tractor world
Good stuff Young Man, Keep at it, you Sir are a great contribution to what is left of what UA-cam use to be. Thank you for your valuable time and effort.
2:24 So you're saying you really wanted a Bolens? :) It's cool that you were able to make a hydrostat foot control for your Cub, a lot of people really prefer foot control to hand control, especially for something with a loader. And at least yours is a hydro trans, my GT18 has a manual transmission...
I got a 70s cub like this and a 80s cub that I am trying to get running again and a 70s ford 145, the ford had been rebuilt but now the stator and regular went bad so trying to scorce thoes parts so it will charge while it is running. The ford has a front blade, 50 inch deck, one bottom plow, disc, and calla packer. Love the ford and have had it for 17 years I believe.
Thanks for sharing and being honest about your work. That’s why I watch your videos and tell others about you. Keep up the good work.😎👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I got to give you thumbs up, flux core first time welding great job, I built a bulldozer with flux core , For a young man Great job.
Big fan Norman!
Excellent video! And please, keep up these commentary additions to your videos as they are extremely helpful and interesting.! Thanks again Norman.
Great video and shout out to Paul. Good name lol on the plan man .
I know this is old, but bro, go back to HF and get you several magnet squares for welding mockup. It will greatly help with aligning, holding, and squaring up your assemblies for tacking together
You can get deeper penetration on the flux core if you pre-heat with a propane torch, etc. On the thicker stuff I used to do that before I got a bigger welder.👍
Your right I dont need them big dollar tool ether I have a shop at home like u an I get it done 2 .I'm a big fan an really like the message u bring really cool an very nice work I think. 1 - 4 the lil guy win win . Thanks 4 the video very well done.
Hey @isavetractors, on our property down here in Texas we don't dig them up, we burn them, way easier & more effective. other than that, nice build! The cub cadet tractor really fits nicely with the loader/backhoe. I like the all yellow theme on it.
Yes, easier to burn them. I found that I can break up huge rocks with a feather and wedge set. You might need a generator set. Use an SDS drill and a hammer - I'm in Texas hill country. Previously I'd dig out rocks for days. Now, within an hour, a piano size rock can be broken up.
Not trynna be "Macho" or anything but i dig for a living everyday.. big holes... long holes... footers.. and i walk just fine. Love the tractor! Just built a root rake / box blade for my husq and considering building an excavator for it.
Great video Norman! Know that there crazy, what a great line. David from Tennessee here.
Very cool. I've got a 314 hydro wheelhorse tractor I would like to but a loader and backhoe on it.
Same tractor and goals! Love the 314s! Mine has 1,300 hours!
Solid work. How much was the parts cost between the raw steel and all hydraulic components?
Super génial !!! Toujours aussi cool de regarder!!!
Just found your channel. Interesting. I enjoyed. Thanks
Hi Norman, thank you for the video of your build! Do you have more info regarding the conversion from the hand operated hydrostatic control to foot pedal control?
I sure do. I have a video on the conversion. It's in the TLB playlist on my channel
Great video. Biggest take away for me, the hard part is getting all the pieces jigged up.
I built my loader with a 240 volt harbor freight welder with flux core wire. And a champion 5kw generator.
Fact is a lot of heavy equipment is welded with flux core wire right at the factory.
I am very impressed. Nice video and great bulit
Only thing I didn't understand was sauna tubes. Clearly a self researcher but left this here for the masses. Thanks again
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I built the same fel/backhoe, but from a cub cadet 129. The 12hp kohler k301a is no slouch. It did everything i asked of it. You don't have to have a 149 or 169.
Need a thumb and a quick change for the bucket and this will be a more versatile machine. Good points on basic tools.
I love this build!! I'm very new to hydraulics. How do you control the two cylinders for the front loader at the same time?
I pull two levers at once
@@Isavetractors oh it's that easy.. hehe well okey! I thought you had to synchronize the two cylinders somehow. Are they just connected as two individual units then?
Thanks for the reply!
Yes the control valve controls 2 circuits and each circuit is plumbed into both cylinders on each function. So one lever sends oil to both lift cylinders and the other lever sends oil to both curl cylinders. To lift and dump at the same time just work the two levers at once.
@@Isavetractors ohh well I only meant how are the left and right lift cylinders connected together, is that function on only one lever? If so, is there something that balances the pressure between the two?
I enjoy your videos, with 3 acres I so need a FEL and a backhoe would be great. I have a bunch of landscaping jobs around the house that a BH would make short work of. Maybe someday I'll build a set for my Massey MF1855.
I would love to know how you plummed in a hydraulic filter into your loader. I have a gardening tractor with a loader and I need to plumb in a hydraulic filter.
I know I’m a little late but you could put a thumb on the back bucket for logs and brush!
Heck Yea! I will in the future. I am thinking of putting a grapple on the loader.
I have a house well stick wielder 115 volts 75 amp out put and I’ve wielded the frame of my cub back together and it held just fine I only paid $110 for it and I’ve had it for almost a year and it’s done a lot for me
so SWEET......just wondering how much downward pressure the bucket can exert for digging hard pack - ( with the bucket teeeth of course )?
Email Paul at PF Engineering that question. In my experience this has plenty of power at the bucket to dig in any terrain
Beautiful job
That is a beautiful beautiful job, that you did, thanks for the video
You did a nice job on that. I wonder if a John Deere RX75 is too light for those to work as attachments. They would have to both be used on the front since the motor is in the rear, it would be difficult to operate anything on the rear. Your tractor initially looked a lot like a Sears garden tractor we used to have. Thanks man
Really interesting Norman...excellent format
I just watched your video you done a excellent job on that tractor
Nice work! I would love to have one of those.
cool build. I'm going to put a front loader on a cub 100 , just scanning UA-cam for videos. Id like to see more detail on your pump system. I know yours is live. but I want to use the pto clutch. the 100 isn't a hydro tractor as you prob know.
I love it, Great job. I have an LGT18H Ford I would like to do this too. Do you think it would hold up to the load?
I don't think the LGT18H could handle this long term.
@@Isavetractors The frame will need to be beefed up. The Trans. is an Eaton Pearless, it can handle a lot.
Thanks so much for this - I’ve wondered about that set up too
Do you think there is a market for a smaller than subcompact lower cost garden tractor like your custom cub cadet? Ever since I was a child I wanted to build things and I’ve been hoarding tools since I was a teen. I’ve got all the tools and shop space to build something like this and I’m confident I could get it exactly right my second try. I currently install communications infrastructure but I’m looking to switch professions to something where I can just be at home with my tools and maybe sell a couple of custom tractors every month? I really admire your attitude and abilities
Yes I do think there is a market for it. Good luck in your endeavors!
What wattage generator did you use with your welder? I bought an older house up here in Northern Maine and every time I try to run my welder circuit breakers start tripping. So.....right now , no welding.
Yep still my favorite
Does Isavetractors have points and condenser parts for a 16hp cast iron Briggs?
Yes we do.
I believe you put a 12v hydraulic pump in this tractor to run the hydraulics. Would you recommend that over driving the pump with the
PTO drive? Or is the PTO not suitable for that purpose?
I drive the pump with the front pto.
Yes. I like the videos, and the quick video showing a particular part of assembly....
$5k for building a complete FEL & backhoe? Did I hear that right?
Yes you did hear that right. Check out the full build video series on this channel for more details
Well done, thanks for sharing.
I wonder if it would be more helpful to have the backhoe bucket be longer toward the teeth so you can dig more straight down the end of a trench.
Hey Norman I have a question I have a kholer series 2 twin pack 17 that needs a rebuild does isavetractors supply parts for it? Great video!
Yes we do!
isavetractors awesome here I was thinking I’d have to find a new engine for it 😂
Do you know of a way to put an hour meter on these old Cubs?
Just wire it to your Ignition terminal on your coil or key switch. So anytime the key is in run the meter gets power
The only reason that I need Snap on is being of my day job being a technician so buy one and done and use the hell out of those warranties haha but my secret favorite is still harbor freight
Is this pf engineering loader specifically designed for specific tractor it will fit Forsure? Then you make some changes for other models?
You got it. The plans are for putting it on a cub 149 however you can modify the subframe to fit any tractor
I bought the plans, I have the tools, I just need to get a bigger cub. I have a 105 that is great for pulling stuff around the property and just fun to drive. I want to get a plow blade so I can move ice away from our studio when if falls from the roof but I want to build a 149 loader/hoe so am now looking for a 149 to start with. There are plenty out there.
One question. You said you hollowed out the new spindles but you did not say how. I am a little confused. Thanks for the video. By the way I have a miller 252 welder and snap on tools. Is that going to be an issue? :)
norman, i was wondering why you used different style cylinders for the backhoe? also what size pump and reservoir are on this tractor? thnx
I use a 8gpm gear pump. I switched to using surpluscenter for the backhoe cylinders and that's the style they had in the sizes I wanted. The reservoir for both loader and backhoe is one of the loader towers. Not sure how much oil I have in there.
@@Isavetractors thnx. i am working on a loader/ backhoe for a yardman 18 hp hydro( not near the quality of your cub, but i am modding nearly everything on it).
the style cylinders on your loader are pricey in my area and will blow my budget. those on your hoe are reasonable in my area. the difference that i am concerned with is the hoe connections. the tie rod style cylinder has NPTF connections compared to the ORBF connections on the threaded head cylinders.
do you have any problems on the hoe with leaking connections?
my guess-ta-mate for a pump is very close to the 8 gpm. i guess i'm on the right track
your tractor is an impressive build.
Does this front end loader prevent the use of the belly mower deck?
Yes it does
Great job Norman love ya style Sir
Great build. I have a DR. towable backhoe and I want to add hydraulic cylinders to the outriggers. Do you have any thoughts or advice to help me with this. I plan to use a diverter valve, so both out riggers will work at the same time. Should I make the individual function? Thanks and again great build!
Epic build dude!!!
Did you use the drill press to hollow out the spindles?? WOW!
I had a machine shop with a lathe do that for me.
Just uploaded and the video have one like already!! 😲!! Cool
I guess you gave up on the tandom axle, or was it doulies you were planning on? . I didnt think it was needed either.
Yea I did change my mind on it. I did put duel rear wheels on it as a test and didn't like them. I made my wheelhorse loader tractor a duelie instead. I have videos on that one too
Awesome Job !