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Re: (ET) Putting a back-hoe on an E20
David Brandt wrote:
Speaking as a stress engineer, it would be a LOT stiffer if you were to
change it from a channel to a fully closed box by adding a plate to the
bottom. That alone would really beef it up. Probably not enough to add
a backhoe, though, and it would cause problems with the mounting points
for the motor, wiring, etc., but if you need to beef up your ET without
adding a lot of weight, this is an option.
Stiffer might not be better. Also I'd be mounting to the back of the
tractor, actually the best way might be to mount to the rear tiller bar.
That's connected to both the rear bar and straight to the axle so most
of the load is born by the transmission and wheels.
Not a bad way to go actually.
Chris