Excellent. A review thats actually a review, not the usual TH-cam "I took it out of the box it's great". I remember coupons you could actually use, those where the days
Yeah, I miss those days. When they first started they sold full size metal lathes. I remember the display they had for sale, super cheap and I passed it up.
I think the biggest defect is the multi peice pins in the boom. It will start getting sloppy and you will think something is flat wore out but it is just a pin came appart
Had mine about as long. First thing I did was replace the motor with a bigger one with an electric start. Bearings wore out on the boom, over than that I've had no issues.
That's awesome, I thought about adding a starter and battery to mine. It's really quite amazing that the original Robin engine still runs with no problems after all these years, never took the carb off once yet!
I patiently listened all the way to end, expecting you would operate it for us. Then we could see the speed, digging capability, moving itself along the ground, swing, reach, etc. Without that this video is a C- Additionally telling us how much they cost now would be a good thing, and where they have changed for good or bad.
Thanks for the info I want to get one to dig out some stumps - renting an excavator isn’t an option because where i live you need an operator license to rent. I have a couple of 20" stumps but most are under 16" Slow is fine since it will still be faster than a shovel and a come-along
Yeah, absolutely. It should work fine for that. If you go to curl the bucket and it stops from the pressure, just move out a little from the stump so you don't break anything.
Thanks! Definitely the backhoe depending on size and price. If I don't have a truck big enough to haul it with then I might go with the trencher. I want to add some hydraulic motors to it later on so it's easier to move around. That will come after I finish the backhoe I'm working on.
I own a 1970 Case 580CK backhoe. I have $7500 into it already. It has been broke down in my yard since 2013. It leaks 10 gal. Transmission fluid out of the flywheel housing each night. Cheapest hyd. Oil at runnings is $55 for a 5 gal. Bucket. The engine and transmission are 1 solid piece and the loader is part of the frame. I do not have any equipment big enough to split the tractor on my lawn. Something to think about. For water lines in my area they have to be buried 8ft deep, because of frost. A person should really have something that digs 9 ft. They do have 3pt. Tractor backhoes that dig 9ft, but they are also very heavy and leak hyd. Fluid from every cylinder. Backhoe attachment for a skid steer does not dig very deep. I still don't know what is most feasible. Probably use the harbor freight for small jobs and rent a mini excavator 12,000lbs. For water line repairs. My buddy paid $300-$600 to rent one for the day.
My thought is this is fine in sandy soil or good black dirt, but where I live it simply wouldn't dig, I used to have a tarramite and it just really wouldn't do the job, not enough weight.
It works awesome. I had to do a slight modification to the trencher to get it to fit. I have a video on getting it fitted and using it. I'll put them in a playlist later on.
better off buying the nor trac machine, already has a bigger motor only has 2 sticks more like operating a regular back -hoe , better machine and right now there the same price as the HF unit !
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Excellent. A review thats actually a review, not the usual TH-cam "I took it out of the box it's great".
I remember coupons you could actually use, those where the days
Yeah, I miss those days. When they first started they sold full size metal lathes. I remember the display they had for sale, super cheap and I passed it up.
I think the biggest defect is the multi peice pins in the boom. It will start getting sloppy and you will think something is flat wore out but it is just a pin came appart
Had mine about as long. First thing I did was replace the motor with a bigger one with an electric start.
Bearings wore out on the boom, over than that I've had no issues.
That's awesome, I thought about adding a starter and battery to mine. It's really quite amazing that the original Robin engine still runs with no problems after all these years, never took the carb off once yet!
I use mine as a tractor attachment and love it
That's how I usually move it around the property
I patiently listened all the way to end, expecting you would operate it for us. Then we could see the speed, digging capability, moving itself along the ground, swing, reach, etc. Without that this video is a C-
Additionally telling us how much they cost now would be a good thing, and where they have changed for good or bad.
Thanks for the info
I want to get one to dig out some stumps - renting an excavator isn’t an option because where i live you need an operator license to rent.
I have a couple of 20" stumps but most are under 16"
Slow is fine since it will still be faster than a shovel and a come-along
Yeah, absolutely. It should work fine for that. If you go to curl the bucket and it stops from the pressure, just move out a little from the stump so you don't break anything.
Guy in Australia digs opals with this... He runs hydraulic hoses down into the mine. no noise no heat. Grubs the room in an hour.
That's awesome!
Nice video!
If you had to choose between this and an old industrial backhoe, what would your choice be?
Thanks! Definitely the backhoe depending on size and price. If I don't have a truck big enough to haul it with then I might go with the trencher. I want to add some hydraulic motors to it later on so it's easier to move around. That will come after I finish the backhoe I'm working on.
Own this but rent an excavator when it's absolutely necessary. Heavy equipment maintenance is a pain in the butt.
I own a 1970 Case 580CK backhoe. I have $7500 into it already. It has been broke down in my yard since 2013. It leaks 10 gal. Transmission fluid out of the flywheel housing each night. Cheapest hyd. Oil at runnings is $55 for a 5 gal. Bucket. The engine and transmission are 1 solid piece and the loader is part of the frame. I do not have any equipment big enough to split the tractor on my lawn. Something to think about. For water lines in my area they have to be buried 8ft deep, because of frost. A person should really have something that digs 9 ft. They do have 3pt. Tractor backhoes that dig 9ft, but they are also very heavy and leak hyd. Fluid from every cylinder. Backhoe attachment for a skid steer does not dig very deep. I still don't know what is most feasible. Probably use the harbor freight for small jobs and rent a mini excavator 12,000lbs. For water line repairs. My buddy paid $300-$600 to rent one for the day.
My thought is this is fine in sandy soil or good black dirt, but where I live it simply wouldn't dig, I used to have a tarramite and it just really wouldn't do the job, not enough weight.
Yeah, where my dad lives it's got pretty tough clay, but once you break through the first 2 feet it's not bad.
Wish i had one. But if i did, Id merge it with a lawnmower so i can drive it around!
Like, cut a lawnmower inhalf and weld/bolt things together :)
You read my mind. Lol
@@NaterTater01 next video :D?
@@woodzyfox4735 after I finish my backhoe.
How does that ripper work?
It works awesome. I had to do a slight modification to the trencher to get it to fit. I have a video on getting it fitted and using it. I'll put them in a playlist later on.
better off buying the nor trac machine, already has a bigger motor only has 2 sticks more like operating a regular back -hoe , better machine and right now there the same price as the HF unit !
Nor Trac is $3500 right now on the Northern Tool website. Harbor Freight is at $3000 on their website right now.
Nice review! Gotta put it to work tho - review videos without any action are no fun
Absolutely no fun. Check out my other videos!
Thanks for the vidja
You're welcome