[orange4boy]

Hi all,

I'm embarking a project which is rather daunting but exciting. Probably my most ambitious to date but the time is right. There are deals to be had and drainage ditches to be dug. The homestead is in need of much leveling and septic tank putting in and it must be emissions free. (the implement anyhow)

I have been keeping my eyes out for deals and found some half price hydraulic cylinders, wheels, and a surplus 24 volt motor and pump. I have a set of batteries but will probably need a few more. Will not need ballast with a set of batts.

I'm not decided on a kit yet. I may just design it myself. I want it to be fat tired and towable by my ElecTrak and the Previa. The ElecTrak can tow our airstream so that should not be an issue.

The big deal will be the bushings. Dom tube and bronze. I should probably just buy the bushing kit at least.

I have been looking at this pump combo:https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...name=hydraulic
Will this be enough GPH to run my 2.5" cylinders at a decent clip?

Some links:
CadPlans Corporation - Where you can find designs, tips and order information to build your own backhoes, diggers and MORE!

Backhoe, Build a backhoe, these plans show you how.

Yuck yuck!Homemade diggers, homebuilt excavators, towable diggers, backhoe plans

prospector towable excavator - special order | Excavators | Power Equipment | Outdoor | Princess Auto


Stellar deals from Princess Auto: Each of these 2.5" bore 3000psi cylinders (no China, all Canada) was less than $100. 1/2 price or less!