Modifying a DR bucket for a Harbor freight backhoe
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- Опубліковано 20 гру 2017
- I will be modifying a DR 9" bucket for a Harbor Freight Backhoe i got a few months ago. I used the camera mic and did some music over it so you can hear what is going on and my cousin showed up and did some welding on it to. And if you went to help me and my channel out just go to the links below.
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Hello: I have modified the DR 9 inch bucket this way for my 62365 HF backhoe, and when I went to put it on it looks like it is very close to the end of the "beam" at the end that holds the bucket and may scrape it when the bucket is curled?
I was wondering if you have installed and used this bucket and have had any clearance issues ? Do you have a video of the 9 inch bucket in use. Thanks.
Hello I have used the bucket a few times now but have not got the chance to do a video of it in use yet but I have been wanting to do a another one about the HF backhoe in use and I will try to do one here soon. and as for the bucket clearance issues yes it will hit and take the paint off but for my backhoe that is all it did but it may be different for yours. I will do a short video tomorrow morning of the bucket so you can see what it looks like after a few Hr. of use and I will send you a link here in the comments for it ok. And Thank you for watching.
Hi I just uploaded the video for the HF backhoe and here is the link for it. ua-cam.com/video/d0bx9IOhBto/v-deo.html
Helllo , thanks for doing the video. I see where the 9 inch bucket scrapes the end of the beam and I will probably just grind a bit of the metal off the end of the beam to make it clear. I will check back on your channel regularly to see if you post a video of the 9 inch bucket in action digging.
I am glad it helped I will try and get a video done of the 9'' bucket before Christmas time. You can sub. to me so when I do post a video you will get notified of it ok.
Hi free bird if you are still interested in the 9'' bucket i just uploaded a 30 + min. video going over the backhoe in more detail and digging a small hole for the video here is a link to it ua-cam.com/video/wXSIKSKiZGs/v-deo.html
You did a good job on the video, I bought the bucket, followed your steps and now have a good smaller trenching bucket that fits the HF backhoe just fine.
BTW, as of the date of this post, I think they sold out of them. The also sold out of the ripper, but they still have a few of the larger bucket.
You can still get a good ripper for Norther Tool, Nortrac Item# 107679, for about $230.00 USD, but both mounts must be extensively modified or replaced. Same for the Nortrac buckets.
The best choice I have found is to purchase Kubota Quick Connect, modify it to fit the HF Backhoe, then simply use the Kubota accessories. No more modifications necessary, everything fits and connects in a few seconds.
Thanks for the advice James I got my DR 9" bucket flange cut but, had to go out and buy the DeWalt cutting blades for my HF sawzall and they worked like a charm. I let my son in law weld it for me since he has a wire feed welder and told me it has much better penetration. This thing turned out great. Fits snug and works just as if it was designed for this unit. I appreciate your video and your feed back. The information you provided helped me get the job done properly.
Do you think it would have been easier to cut the flange off with a die grinder instead of a sawzall? I am having a difficult time trying that. Maybe my blades should have more teeth. I am using blades for metal but all they have are 14tpi. I wonder if I should look for some with 32tpi. What blade did you use in your sawzall? Thanks for any advice.
I don't know if a die grinder will work or not but you want to remove as little of the metal as possible so it will be easier to line back up. I normally use 32tpi but i have both blades. i started removing the flange with a angle grinder to get as much of the weld off as possible both inside and out and that did help out and then used the sawzall but it did take no lass then 20 or 30 minutes to cut it off with the saw. here is a link to the video i got the idea from ua-cam.com/video/KuKMSIT-obo/v-deo.html he has not uploaded any videos in a few years but he has done more to his digger then i have. I hope this helps you out.
Thanks. This is exactly what I was wondering since DR has some good accessories and Harbor Freight just has a larger bucket which I am not interested in.
Harbor Freight only sells one size of bucket for the backhoe.
Did those big bolts come from the Harbor Freight bucket that your are using on the retro fitted DR bucket?
Yes the bolts came from the Harbor Freight bucket. I don't remember if i talked about this or not but when i ordered the DR bucket they put a hold on the order and costumer service sent me a email about them not having any info on a backhoe i ordered from them and they wanted the to know the serial number and the name of the previous owner so they can transfer the warranty over to me. The bottom line is they did not want to sell me a bucket that may not fit my backhoe. I emailed them back and just tolled them to go ahead with the order
and that this was for a different backhoe i don't know if they are still doing this but just be prepared for a email from them. When you think about it they are just trying keep the headaches to a minimum because they had in the email if it did not fit and i returned it i will have to pay for the shipping back to them. I already knew it was not going to fit because i am not the first one to do this. so if you have a grinder and a welder have some fun with it.
@@jamesmfishing Thanks for the info James. You did a great job on the video. I am highly considering buying one of these backhoes. I figure it should be just about as good as the DR and so much cheaper. Is yours holding up nicely? How would you score it from 1 to 10?
( This is going to be a vary long reply) my backhoe is holding up pretty good but we don't use it all the time but when we do it is normally a all day thing and i run it out of gas before storing it for any amount of time. The engine will normally start on the first or second pull and i don't use it at full throttle unless i need to but it is not vary fast compared to a mini excavator but it does get the job done. If you want it to go faster you will have to change the pump, motor and a few hoses out with bigger ones the control body is good for up to 10 GPM the pump puts out around 3.5 GPM give or take. The motor can't handle a a bigger pump and that is why it will need to be changed and HF has some bigger ones to pick from. The hoses going to the controls will need to be bigger because it can be a bottleneck for the oil. I know i just told you the down side of the backhoe but it dose have a good side and that is it puts out some pretty good power like a few months a go we moved some granite boulders with it that weighed between 150 to about 500 pounds and there was 10 of them. and last month i used it to pick up one side of a 35 ton log splinter to fix a flat tire and that was with the same pump and motor it came with. I will have to give it two scores one for power and one for speed and i will give it a 10 for power but i will have to give it a 7 for speed and that depends on how much throttle you give it. Just so you know i do landscaping and using equipment like this is just part of the job and i have about 1000 hrs. on man-lifts, bobcats, and other equipment including this backhoe. I am not bragging or anything i am just saying that i known how something like this should operate and i can tell you that it took some getting use to. i suggest finding a hydraulic shop that can make hoses because the backhoe i got has two going to the bucket that are a little to short. A equipment rental place or a O'Reillys auto parts may be a good place to go if you have any around you that offer that service. I say buy one have some fun with it and yes you will have problems with it but take it from some one that ether owns or take care of over 30 different pieces of equipment you will have problems from any brand name or other wise. I am telling you all this so you know what you are getting in to and if you are ordering it online try and have a forklift ready to unload it and to put it together you can assemble it with out a forklift. And mine was in the truck long whys because the crate was to long and it took some work to get under it to get it out. I hope this helps i don't know anything about the backhoe DR sells just it cost a lot more then this one so i say buy it and have a steak dinner with the money you saved and you just may make a little money to. Also before you use it for the first time go around it and tighten every bolt and screw on it i did not and in the middle of a job it gave off a loud bang and the boom fall down into the hole it ended up being the love joy coupling (and yes that what it is called and i do know why) between the engine and the pump backing off one side its a two part coupling that is vary common on this type of set up but some times they come in three parts. and the pins that hold the boom together and the ones for the bucket all need a needle/pin grease attachment for a grease gun and ether a air or battery powered one will be easier to use for this and on that note the grease fittings inside the pivot point at the base of the boom for the side to side movement are junk they are located on the back side of it just look in the two holes and you will want to replace them before you put the boom on you will thank me later and i wise i knew that before i put my together. Sorry for the long reply but it is better to have to much info then not enough on these things. Like i said earlier buy it and have fun and the DR may have the same problems as this one dose.