Mudd Flapp Ranch- Towable Backhoe Trencher Troubleshooting

Testing the hydraulics on a towable trencher backhoe. This one has a few bad seals, which is allowing the oil to bypass the cylinder.

[@MikeCreuzer]

I have one of theae on order and have been binging all the videos I can find. This one video taught more about how these work than anything else i have watched .

[@MuddFlappRanch]

Thanks, they are good little machines so long as you don't expect an excavator. They are slow, but better than a shovel. 😀

[@MikeCreuzer]

@@MuddFlappRanch oh, it will be all the things, tractor, excavator, grader, Crane, boat anchor.
You know the saying, when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
I see how it is to be used, and how little it takes to be abused.

[@ppaje31]

JUST REBUILT THE MIDDLE CYLINDER ON MY HARBOR FREIGHT TRENCHER. I HAVE SEEN THEM REBUILT ON BIGGER EQUIPMENT, BUT NOT ON A SMALL CYLINDER BEFORE. I WISH I HAD WATCHED VIDEO. A LOT OF GOOD INFO.
THANKS

[@MuddFlappRanch]

Paul Cantrell Thanks for the comment. I uploaded the actual repair video today. Thanks for commenting and subscribing.

[@MuddFlappRanch]

Thanks for watching

[@RickSmithIHS]

Excellent! Thank you for the video.

[@MuddFlappRanch]

Thanks for watching

[@MrStealth654321]

The hydraulics on mine stopped working . Fluid is good .....Any ideas?? Thanks good video.

[@MuddFlappRanch]

I would verify the oil level first. Then I would check the suction (input) side of the pump.

[@richochett404]

i have the same problem. i drained the hydraulic tank and got a gallon of water as soon as i pulled the plug.the water will go to the bottom of the tank ,. i think iwill flush the system and use new oil and see if that works.i keep the machine covered. must be condensation.

[@Mosioatunia]

Thanks for the videos you have good knowledge to share. I have a HF trencher how do I go about sizing 2 stick joystick control valve hoses and pump? Looking for smoother operation. Thank you in advance.

[@MuddFlappRanch]

These little pumps have a hard time moving more than one cylinder at a time.