BK215 backhoe from Titan Attachments on my Mahindra - Review and first use.
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- Just purchased a BK215 backhoe from Titan attachments to plant trees and put in trenches. I think it's a perfect addition to the homestead without breaking the bank. Below are the features and specifications on the backhoe.
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Features:
- Dual Swing Cylinders
- Powder Coated Finish
- Curved boom for more efficient elevator operation (Boom does not touch the edge of the excavation, protects backhoe, prevents dirt from falling back into the hole.)
- Replaceable teeth
- Italian made Valves
- Replacement parts always available
Specifications:
- Digging Depth: 7'2"
- Bucket Size: 12"
- Load Height: 6'
- Reach: 10.5'
- Operating Pressure: 2320 PSI
- Bucket Digging Force: 2,592 LBS
- Dipper Stick Digging Force: 1,975 LBS
- Weight: 1,300 LBS
Thanks for the review pete! I just bought the tmg version of this. I haven't got it mounted yet. My appreciation of it so far is similar; heavy duty for its class. Thanks for taking the time and making the video!
Nice video Pete. I appreciate your willingness to be a regular guy thats new at something and be willing to show your learning process. You did well!!!
Thank you
You may already know this but a lot of people will change those hose fittings on attachments so they cannot get them confused.
They will either have a different size, different type, or different genders.
Different genders is the best setup, It keeps you from getting the hoses mixed up, and when the backhoe or other attachment is disconnected from the tractor you can plug the hoses directly together to keep the fittings clean. You would still have to cap the two fittings on the tractor to keep them clean.
I have always wanted to do this on my old ford 3000 but never really knew all the small details. Man I love RUclips and people willing to spend the time to share their experiences.
Thanks
Pete, that is nice. People who have backhoes with their tractor tell me they ended up using the backhoe more than what they thought they would. So, don’t be surprised if you use it more than you think. I thought you did a good job using the backhoe for the first time.
Lod Price Thank you, I'm sure I'll find many uses for it now. 😀
When I first got my Kubota BX2360 it took me a good long time to get the backhoe down. Your doing a very good job.
MAN love how you set up for mounting. The engine stands What a great idea. I will comment
Further as you go along. I like it so far.
Cool, thanks
Thank you for taking the time to make the video. 👍
You did a great job for the first time! That looks like a nice hole digger. Love your videos!
Darrell Coquillette Thank you, I really appreciate that.
you are one very smart guy. EXCELLENT VIDEO for ALL 3pt stuff.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Hey Pete,
Appreciate the video and confirmed my personal opinion about a 3pt hitch backhoe. If I need a backhoe I'll buy a construction grade backhoe,trac-hoe or rent one. I like my farm tractor to much to abuse it with the backhoe.
I am considering buying one of these with the pto hydraulic system! Thank you for the video! Also put your front bucket down till the front tires just come off the ground and that with the backhoe stabilizers will make it more solid
hey Pete. Good video and you did just fine for your first try. I would recommend slowing your rpm down at least 200 from where you are at or even lower. That will provide you with a much more manageable response from your controls until you get more comfortable. If I really saw what I think I did if it were me I would switch two of your controls so they match a typical backhoe. Yours looked like it was plumbed to match CAT controls in an excavator. I hope this brings you many many days of enjoyment and productive work.
Thank you for the advise.
In 2020 the sheet of plywood probably costs as much as the backhoe attachment. Great video! 🙌🏼
Thanks 👍
Great video - very helpful as I thinking of getting one
Good job on the video, I have the same backhoe been very pleased with it so far. You might want to change the fluid in your tractor now. I back flowed the the hydraulic fluid before hooking up the return line. The fluid that came out was black they must use some old waste oil to test with. Also I used the U channel that came with the shipping frame to make feet for the outriggers.
Thank you
Oh yea, "EVERTHING " ( they) send over here from China ;; they "Plan On" Sabotaging US. The "Rot-gut grinding compound SLOP" they Injected into the system, WILL Cause MASSIVE PROPLEMS Very Shortly.
Few things I had on the one I recently purchased. They still haven't fixed the hydraulic line hitting and getting damaged. Mine was broken as well. They claim it is shipping damage, but I don't see any way it would have been done during shipment. The dumb thing is, all you have to do is rotate the end of cylinder 180 and the lines are protected. I recommend you do it. It does make greasing that pin annoying as you have to position the leg is just the right spot to get access to it thru the hinge, but is much safer for the lines.
One of spool valves leaks on mine, so waiting for a fix on that too. There are various other shipping damage or quality control issues, and I had to touch up paint is many areas. None of those prevented operation though. Had it for two weeks now and cannot use it due to the leaks.
It is ridiculous they don't include shoes for the outriggers.
I would really recommend you build a sub frame. Look at the way it twists the connection to the tractor. That cannot be good over time to the 3 point. Also the digging force is limited because the 3 point doesn't provide any down force. A frame would let it use the weight of the tractor.
For where you’re digging, and what you’re doing I’d have probably gone with a post hole digger. Overall, nice video. You’ll get the hang of the machine
Nice AMX in the background!
Good eye, thank you.
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Slow your RPM's down to the lowest it takes to dig into what you are working on.. It will not jerk as much and will be much easier to learn the controls when things are not jerking around.. You can speed the RPM's up as you get smoother on the controls..
Hint: You can run higher RPMs, and smooth out the controls, if you work both together... Example: As you swing left to dump, just before you get to your target left, start uncurling the bucket.. It spits the hydraulic flow from one ran to both, and both slow down slightly. I have a Terramite T5C.. After years of operating it, I still use these same rules of thumb, and most people consider me an artist with the backhoe.. Using both controls at once is what gives you the smooth movements.. Most units are matched and you can actually do very nice work with them.. I added a 3' scraper blade to my bucket with wrapper chains, and I use it to level out things and cut clean edges... Have fun with the new toy/tool.. Ha..
Thank for the advise, Yeah the lever to lower and raise the boom is very sensitive but I'm getting used to it now.
Good job for a person that hasn't operated one before, better then I could, not laughing it just takes practice. Your soil looks like mine in Md. Larry
Larry Sowada Thank you, yeah my soil is nasty clay.
You are doing fine. Keep up the great work.
Thank you
Looks like you need a hydraulic flow control valve to keep the controls smooth. I just ordered one on Amazon for $45, 8gpm max, plus fittings, to keep the flow at 5-7gpm. I have the BK-175, recommended flow 5-7gpm. My Dingo is 11.3gpm, and causes all sorts of consternation with the attachment. The throttle has to be below 2000 rpm to get the GPM low enough.
Great I'll look into it. Thanks 👍
Beats the hell out of a shovel!
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Good job Pete. I saw you taking some deep breathes before you moved the bucket. That's ok. Just relax. Little advice. Tighten up that three point so it doesn't rock back and forth. Curl your front bucket down and raise your front wheels off the ground. Put your out riggers down all the way to raise your back wheels off the ground. You will have a much more stable platform to work from. Find a place on your property where you can move dirt back and forth in one spot so you don't have to move the tractor. Practice. I work for the public works dept and that is how I learned. Make sure your 3 point and those pins are capable of holding the weight of the tractor. If one of those pins were to fail or come out that could be fatal. Danger, Danger!
looks like some down rigger pad extensions would really help. simple start would be a couple chunks of 4x4 lumber lagged under the flat pad.
Thank you
I'll look into that, Thanks
3 points don't have downforce. adding additional rigger height will only lift the arms. a subframe backhoe would lift the frame. other than that your advice is sound
What kind of hydraulic fitting does this have? Can't seem to find any to replace cracked hoses. Thanks.
Thank you for the video you made my decision much easier I was looking to buy a used one and I was curious how does it work and how does it install on the back ,and I have a John Deere three point
Thank you again for the video
What a great piece of kit. Thanks for sharing...
Dobbo2958 Thanks
titan very good very help full
It works... Better than digging by hand. lol
Good
Practice makes perfect next you will be digging a pond. I bought one of those lights off of Amazon after you showed everyone one. Nice light! Never know what Pete will be doing next.
Jake Schisler 😁👍
Very nice setup. I would be careful with the stresses this hoe puts on your tractor being on a 3 point hitch. There is a reason that the backhoe attachment from the factory (Mahindra) was a lot more money. If you take notice all of the factory units have a sub frame mounted to the tractor and the hoe attaches to it rather than the 3 point hitch. This is done to avoid the major twisting stresses that can happen to the back end of the tractor body. With minor use it may not be an issue but depending on the amount of breakout force this backhoe has, one tree stump removal attempt could be very expensive if you twist the tractor body.
Yeah, I agree, my tractor frame is reinforced but not for a backhoe. This is a medium-light duty backhoe and if I break anything, it will probably be just the links or pins.........hopefully.
Superdog I have one on my 4020. Granted it is built heavier than a Mahindra but I agree these are mainly light duty
With the "Floppy Twist-o-flexing" there is GOING To Be BREAKAGE. Even with the "delicate" use He was Operating at ;; it WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE !
Great videos...great work! U getting the job done!
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Great job!!👍
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Looks like fun!
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great job,
Thanks!
Appreciate the video but I don't think these are even available anymore. Granted this is 5 years later. They are no longer on the Titan website. The only thing you can get is the manual. Three point backhoes are not a problem when used properly and within the design limitations. They aren't designed for much more than light trenching or small excavation jobs. The problems start when those limitations are exceeded. Most don't understand the forces well enough to know where that limit is and thus they get a bad rap.
You should have gotten a frame mounted attachment instead of a 3 point mounted attachment. The frame mounted atachment is a lot more stable and definitely less jerky.
See if you can obtain or make a frame mounted adaptation for that backhoe.
The frame on my tractor is reinforced so I don't have to worry about the tractor frame but yeah I need to find a way to attach the backhoe to the frame.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading I'm sure you'll find that the three-point attachment is not rigid enough.
When using the backhoe you want to eliminate all the slop possible .
@@petebeasttexashomesteadingthe backhoe frame is different. The owners manual is pretty clear on how adding a 3-point backhoe voids your tractor warranty
Why not just add wheels to that frame that came with it?
Is there any way you could charge a consultation fee and travel to help other people with their homestead build?
I know we would be willing to ask for help.
We are with in traveling distance from you.
Just a suggestion Pete, you can try not having the tractor engine running so high to bring down the rpm's so it's not so jumpy
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Ran across your channel in researching for hubby who is technologically handicapped. ;) Appreciate the backhoe review.
Could you please review your tractor too?
How is it holding up? Always wondered about Titan backhoes. Old timers say you will screw up the frame, or axle housing with a 3 point backhoes. Any issues so far?
Update on your backhoe. How is it working for you
I used it about two months ago and still works good.
I need this
Want to see how it affects tractor.
Hmmm.... doesn't look right to me. Way too much movement on the 3 point axis. Have you looked into a subframe mount?
How much?
Looks like something isn't right with the 3 Point geometry....it moves to much fore and aft. I have a skid steer "backhoe" from them and I am amazed what you get for the price. We have 63 acres in Rockdale TX.
Joe Bob Yeah I think the top link is connected to low on the unit.
Pete B. What part of Houston are you from? We moved out to our property about a year ago (from Copperfield, NW of town). I'm actually in Houston today getting the house here ready to list.
Joe Bob Hey we were actually next door neighbors, we moved from Cypress and also lived in Katy.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading Spring, TX here. owner of a 2555 with the 65b backhoe! Cheers!
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Question. Did the freight driver get this off the truck for you or was it up to you to remove it from the truck?
I didn't buy the same backhoe in the video, but the freight driver got it to the lift gate, and I had to do the rest. Luckily, I have a tractor. Lol
Putting a backhoe on a three-point hitch also puts it way too far away from the back wheels of the tractor!
You will have to put lots of weight on the front of the tractor to counterbalance it!
I hope you didn’t just void your tractor warranty 😐
Wish my Wallenstein was that easy. Then again maybe not as mine is more sturdy
I purchased this attachment over a month ago. It's been a freaking nightmare.
Sorry to hear that, I still have mine and it's been working good.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading Consider yourself lucky.
@@Monkmandan Can you elaborate? Why is it a nightmare?
@@court2379 First one got delivered. Had scratches and damages,nothing mechanical wrong. connected it to loader controls to lift off metal box and main hydro valves had a leak as well as two lines. contacted titan. returned it. weeks later another showed up,got it connected to my machine and started digging. blew threw 8 of their lines and the valve box started leaking also. ended up getting a full refund. lines are only 1/4 inch which is waaay too small. in all its a night mare from waiting weeks in between hydro line deliveries and being coverd in fluid while i was working. its chinese but put together in america i think.
Watch video of India's agri bull company mini backhoe loder which compatible in 30-50 hp tractor
Any updates on this?
Pete cut your rpm down to 1100.....this will slow the speed down so it's not so jumpy...this way you can learn the functions without jumping all over ....
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Where are you? Mississippi? With that red clay dirt. You worked it ok.
Thanks, I'm in east Texas.
thnks-good job
Thank you
I'm about to purchase one from same place. Thanks for clarifying, my tractor does not have hydraulics so I need a pto pump $300 more. But i will go with the lw7 that you mentioned and it's in the link description. They are $3800 now. Quick question, have you had any issues with it, do you recommend it? Thanks
I've had no problems with it. I used it to plant my fruit orchard trees digging more then 50 3x3x3 foot holes. I'll be using it to dig some trenches for water line soon. Just remember that it's not heavy duty but it gets the job done. Also remember to grease all the grease fittings each time you use it.
I’m considering the titan unit as well. Where are you getting your pto pump, as that is about half the price I am finding?
I am wondering if this would be a little to much for my Massey Ferguson 1739E (39hp). My tractor don't have auxiliary remotes. So, I wonder if this backhoe would operate on a PTO pump. Idk how much to add remotes to my tractor would cost.
They do make a back hoe with its own engine and pump.
Yes they do it's called a betstco.
I found a backhoe for my tractor. It the Woodmaxx 7600 backhoe. It will attach to my tractor 3pt hit system and will run via PTO pump.
That’s some red soil why is is that? Nice looking machine I have a 1025r with backhoe lot of fun.
That is called red clay. High clay content makes it dark red like this. Higher sand content it will be lighter colored. When you get below the top soil, which is usually dark brown or black, this is what it looks like
High iron content would be the reason for the color. Clay where I live is gray or tan colored where I live.
If that's a 4530 Mahindra I can tell you from experience if you ever want to upgrade just keep that one for a backup Don't Let It Go
It's the Mahindra 5555
Now that some time has passed, what do you think of it?
It's a light duty backhoe but it's perfect for the work I do around my property. I couldn't see spending $11,000 on a backhoe that I will use occasionally.
Hello Peter, have been follow you and finnaly own a JD2032-R tracktor, looking to set a backhoe, I didn't like the cost what JD want for theiir backhoe, I know your backhoe come from Titan, I just wonder did you look at WoodMaxx backhoe, I like them because I don't have to mess around with the orginal hydraulic system, I don't have rear remote or 3rd function hydraulic option
I'm not familiar with the woodmaxx but the one I have works good but it's nothing heavy duty.
hey thank you,, how much was the backhoe??
It retails for $3700.00 here's the link to their website: www.palletforks.com/three-point-attachments/3-pt-backhoe-attachments/titan-bk215-3-point-back-hoe-excavator.html
you would be more stable if you lifted the tractor up a bit higher so the weight is on the stabilizers and it will be a lot more steady ust raise the tractor up off the wheels... try it you will see the difference. nice job
Thank you
You can't lift the tractor off the ground with a 3 pt backhoe, the arms just lift up
That’s a great price.
Looks like you are missing the claws that dig into the ground on your outriggers. I see them moving and they shouldn't.
Yep they are flat on the bottom. They do sell the claws separately.
Will this thing bend the two bars ??
Looks like if you push down or pull too hard ??
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It's been working great for me on my tractor.
Is that a AMX I see in the back ground?
Yes sir, it's a bitter sweet orange 1969 390 4 speed with the go package. It's for sale if you're interested.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading man I have had 3 of these cars over the years one was that color and just as yours is 390 go package!! Im just to old to mess with one now but just curious how much you asking for that sweet ride. I might be convinced to get another one!
The engine has a big Holly carb, Torquer spider intake manifold, big thumpy cam, and powder coated headers. I have some videos on it here: ruclips.net/video/5oVzfSEMpcc/видео.html and here: ruclips.net/video/GFGTaJnP328/видео.html I have the original seats and steering wheel and extra parts, manuals, and book that will go with it. I'm asking $35,000 and I'm nigotialable.
Thanks for the info that is a real sweet "X" I will keep it in mind I guess its either the AMX or a new tractor! Man I miss the ones I had!
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Bought one of these from Titan. With less than a hour of use I screwed up the linkage for the three point on my Mahindra 5570. Very disappointed. Going to sell it.
I've used mine a lot in my hard red clay soil and have had no problems with it. I wish I could mount it to the frame but it is a light duty back hoe.
What exactly happen to it?
Did you sell it?
PTO BackHoes are hard on a tractor without tractor frame or a backhoe sub- frame.
That things moved alot when the main arm did. Are u looking into fixing that or is it just user error?
mitchell berg I think that's because it's a 3 point attachment and not connected to the frame like the bigger backhoes plus the lever is very sensitive.
Pete B. I’ve been on the fence about purchasing this exact unit. Just like you, I can’t justify the extra 9k for the unit sold by Kioti but I did buy the subframe. The sales rep told me it will mount to the subframe, what’s your opinion on that? Also, my tractor is only 35hp. Will that be enough for this unit? Thank you for the video btw, great job!!
Hey Greg, did you end up buying this unit? Also, since it is made to be 3-point hitch mounted, how was it hooking it up to a sub frame? Would love to see a video of that. Thanks in advance.
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Pete, who is "Matt Ward"? That guy has a clone of most of your content over on his channel. His site looked sort for sketchy since he didn't even have an "About." Methinks he's an "international man of mystery."
Really? Thanks for letting me know, I'll check him out.
Can send me a link to his channel, The only Matt Ward I can find has an army fitness vlog. Thanks
RUclips on Mozilla Firefox does not not permit pasting into comments and RUclips removed the direct message capability. Try searching for any of your titles such as "My bike pusher project." His videos will be listed under his name. Curiously, searching under Matt Ward only shows the army fitness guy, but the other Mike Ward is definitely still there and with a whole bunch of your videos.
hay that is the same one i bring into Canada from China less the name on it for resale along with many other attachments, cheap. dont for get to refill your tractor hydraulic tank part way getting the air out and again after a few hours work as it will be low, failing to do so you will starve your pump of oil and burn it up, it may not show right away but the pump will fail sooner then it should, they dont hold much oil as it is, so any time you add a new hydraulic attachment stop part way and refill, make sure you use the right oil for your tractor or your drives will stop working and will not work again until you drain it all and put in the right stuff. you can also order the hook up that dont use the 3 point. tip you can run more then one leaver at the same time makes for a nice smooth flow
Thank you, I'm learning 🙂
Hi, what is the process for bringing one in from China? Is it difficult? How long does it take?
I hope you can tell by watching the video of yourself how much looser that backhoe is from the tractor!
Very seriously!!!
Look how much slop there is between the backhoe and the tractor!!!
That is actually shaking like crazy because it's not rigidly mounted to the tractor!
That makes it a whole lot harder to operate!!!
A lot of similar tractors have a top link that is not rigid! Many tractors have a sensor on that top link that helps to adjust draft control when you're pulling a plow or something similar!
You need to hook that top link to something that is rigid on the back of the tractor, because it looks like that's where most of your slop is coming from.
Besides, if you're only going to be digging holes to put plants in or post holes you should have gotten a post hole digger, they are a lot cheaper and a lot easier to use!
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Sorry to be the bear of bad news, but tractor mounted backhoes like this are a joke....was glad the day I sold mine. Under powered, cumbersome to use (unlike a real backhoe where the seat simply flips around, you have to climb out of the tiny seat, climb on the tractor and move it a couple feet, climb back in the backhoe), tend to break things on the 3pt if not subframe mounted, and so on. Notice the clips on the boom and stabilizers ? That is because the cheap things leak down almost from day one.....they HAD to put them on there so you wouldn't notice as much. You set it off the tractor and forget one, and you'll come back to a collapsed unit laying on it's side....I used to chain mine up to a beam in the storage shed when removed, so it wouldn't be laying on the floor next time I wanted to use it.....ahahahahaaa.
Money would be better spent to rent a real backhoe from time to time for projects, or do what I did....buy a used excavator in the 8-10,000lb range.
Ed Smith I knew what I was getting when I bought this. That's why I said it's a light duty backhoe and I'll use it now and then. I can't justify spending $10,500 or more on a backhoe that I'll only use occasionally.
"Money better spent to --->RENT
no worse than i did. these backhoe attachments are a bitch to operate. damn confusing when you dont have the controls memorized.
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You must be trying to sell these things It's going to break your tractor or your back . this thing is junk .