Screw BMW's, I bought a Ford......

[Jand3rson]

Only way I would buy a Ford is if it was one of these:



Or maybe one of these:

[Rigmaster]

2 control sticks that move both back an forth an side to side to control all the "hoe" boom, stick, an bucket functions. Instead of 1 lever going back an forth for each an foot pedal for the swing.

Wobble sticks are much smoother an easier to lean how to run with out swatting things you dont want swatted.

I work around heavy equipment all day an run it a fair amount as well.

Ahh, gotcha, thanks.

This thing has 4 levers all on the same level for the backhoe functions- the swing is on one of them (no foot pedal). I've only used it a little, but I've gotten pretty good at it- not great, but OK. The front bucket is on a long single stick with 4 way control- so it's pretty simple.

[Jscotty]

scotty bro I try to keep shit simple.

As you can tell, I am that guy at the gas station who always wants to help give directions even though the lost traveler is satisfied with the clear and concise answer that someone else just gave him. And then by the time they get done talking to me, they are even more lost and confused than when they were on the road.

[325Projectz]

Someone add teh wobble sticks to the wiki.

[mrsleeve]

Ahh, gotcha, thanks.

This thing has 4 levers all on the same level for the backhoe functions- the swing is on one of them (no foot pedal). I've only used it a little, but I've gotten pretty good at it- not great, but OK. The front bucket is on a long single stick with 4 way control- so it's pretty simple.

Oh I assumed it had a foot pedal I only saw 3 levers in the pics. Hey at least it's not a Case (of bad judgment) although I am pretty sure case built most of fords back hoes. Any way thats a nice farm unit. How many hours you got on it? Looked like it has a few new hoses on it. just keep it greased an you will be fine. Trust me you dont want to have to repin all the pivot an hydro end pins due to not keeping shit lubed up . You will have more in parts an machining service time in it than its worth.

[Rigmaster]

I made some mods to it just today- checkitout, yo!!!!

[Teaguer]

I do plan to put a hurtin' on an E30 with the 'hoe sometime soon- pics will be posted. :)

Hahaha , theres already a VIDEO or TWO out there . :D

[Kruzen]

Anyone remember the thread with the guy using a tractor as his car's lift to pull parts from it?

[schmidty]

Hahaha , theres already a VIDEO or TWO out there . :D

single tear

[SpasticDwarf]

so how much did that thing cost you? if you dont mind me asking...

[trent]

that thing is pimp i want one

[Digitalwave]

Best Photoshop ever.

[LINUS]

Doubt it would happen, but this pic could become the start of a thread like that "Lumber thread" on VWvortex.com a few years ago. Haven't been there lately to see if it still lives.

[Jscotty]

I made some mods to it just today- checkitout, yo!!!!

Yeah.. man.. you PIMPED that hoe!

[german g]

damn dude, lower that thing.