umodelnut Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Shes here! The cab will be going on soon! How many of you can run foot swing? : ) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianDzimitrowiczJr Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 i ran it one time. I'm spoiled as I've always ran two stick backhoe/excavator. definitely takes getting used to Quote Brian1959 B61T Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I need to get my eyes checked. I though this said the hoes are back 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Foot swing? run it all day longBut no Vinny, I'm not going up there to help set the cab on.Too much $$$$$$$$$$$ here to miss. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 4 levers and foot swing? not a problem, being precise, big problem, we are all spoiled with two stick backhoes and joystick controls.... hell i can barely drive a doxer unless the ac and radio is turned on..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 When I was a kid my dad would bring home the backhoe brochures for the new John Deere's with the "new" foot swing, his old Ford 4500 had old -fashioned "four lever" controls so the foot pedal fascinated me . . . . . of course I was only about 5 at the time lol Looks like an "extend-a-hoe", that's handier than sliced bread for a job like putting a cab on!!Have fun! Truck is looking great! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Ahhh, I know you guys are lying. LOL. Yes it has Extenda Hoe, but we use the bucket to put the cab on. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I did use my truck to do a cab swap last year. Was an older Chevy p/u.Would have to really search to find video Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speweik Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I learned on a foot swing Case 580 and still miss it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I learned on a foot swing Case 580 and still miss it!Papa had a 580B couple years ago. Then he hadf the little Ford tractor, then he missed the backhoe and got this 480B. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Duke Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 When does the cab get set on? Will it be ready for Macungie next spring? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a 580SuperK in the back yard with a 3 sticka nd foot swing, I am so used to excavator controls Im lost as last years easter egg on that thing. That old 480 is the oldest backhoe I have ever seen with extendahoe that had to be about the first year it was available. I prefer the DEERE 310SJ with the joysticks we have in Nash. it has the extendahoe and the hyd thumb on foot pedals they are pretty easy to remember and the pilot control deeres are SMOOOOTH! Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 When does the cab get set on? Will it be ready for Macungie next spring?The cab will be on this week......maybe.......not running just on there. I dont know about Macungie.....Maybe the Liver Pool show. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 A buddy of mine has a 580D I've ran it quite a bit. It takes a bit of adjusting to go back to foot swing after you've ran 2 sticks for a while, but there ain'tt nothing wrong with foot swing as long as every thing is adjusted up right. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Can't be any worse then running a bobcat with foot pedals??Only ran one Extendahoe, it was about 20 yrs ago. Pretty sure it was 4 stick? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I grew up on Deere controls. The newer Cats have a switch to change from Cat to Deere. Every once in a while I'll switch to Cat style just to shake all the rocks of the frame. Man they are bass ackwards after running a Deere. I can run the case four stick with footswing a hell of a lot quicker than the Cat setup. Good luck with the cab. I've spent the last four months getting the 12v starter switched in for the 24v. I wish I was moving even 1/10th the speed you are! Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGP Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 That's a pretty clean old hoe!I have a 580D which I bought new.Still runs great.You will get used to it.Nice Find!!Tom Quote TGP 64 B61S 49 LF 47 WDX 52 M37 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Vinny are you going to make a video of the cab remount operation? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Vinny are you going to make a video of the cab remount operation?No, prolly not, lots of pictures though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 omg, a Bobcat with foot controls is the worst!! especially after getting spoiled by cat controls. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 i could out dig a wobble stick 580k with our 580c. did alot of diggn with the old c, but didnt like the throw on the sticks in the k Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianDzimitrowiczJr Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 foot controls on a bobcat are tits. i'd much rather have that than cat style joysticks. to me it's much easier Quote Brian1959 B61T Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27024-the-backhoes-here/#findComment-135578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.