Great video Bob! I've been experiencing some difficulty and frustration getting the backhoe attached to my BX25. Storing the way you've shown and believe your video will put an end to that.
Thanks. Yes it works quite well. Secret is to take your time and ideally have a helper or observer with you in case something goes awry. Keep the engine rpm low.
@@BobKelland Wanted to thank you again Bob. Finally had time to re-attach my backhoe after storing it using your suggestions and it took me 10 minutes compared with 2-3 hours and lots of sweat and cursing last time. Great to know I can now get it on and off quickly as I have a mid mower deck on my BX25 and prefer to have it and the FEL off when mowing. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video!
Good idea to do a grease job before storing. Put dust caps on hydraulic connectors. Cover the exposed cylinder rods with grease. Protect the levers with a firm cover (see my video link at the end of this video) and then cover the whole works with a tarp (assuming it will be outside).
Looked pretty easy when you know what you are doing......Take care, Bluefin.
Great video Bob! I've been experiencing some difficulty and frustration getting the backhoe attached to my BX25. Storing the way you've shown and believe your video will put an end to that.
Thanks. Yes it works quite well. Secret is to take your time and ideally have a helper or observer with you in case something goes awry. Keep the engine rpm low.
@@BobKelland Wanted to thank you again Bob. Finally had time to re-attach my backhoe after storing it using your suggestions and it took me 10 minutes compared with 2-3 hours and lots of sweat and cursing last time. Great to know I can now get it on and off quickly as I have a mid mower deck on my BX25 and prefer to have it and the FEL off when mowing. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video!
@@dhauraney You're welcome and thanks for letting me know.
Thanks for sharing Bob.
Good to hear form you, long time.
Do you need to prep the backhoe in any way, such as seal off the hydraulic lines? Do you just cover it up and let it sit?
Good idea to do a grease job before storing. Put dust caps on hydraulic connectors. Cover the exposed cylinder rods with grease. Protect the levers with a firm cover (see my video link at the end of this video) and then cover the whole works with a tarp (assuming it will be outside).
Thanks! Have you received any snow this season?
No nothing yet, had some a few hundred kilometers from us though.