1025r: "Hello Dolly" - Which works better? The BXpanded 260b backhoe dolly or DIY wooden dolly?
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- "Well, Hello Dolly" - Just got a BXpanded Backhoe Storage Dolly for the 260B backhoe on my John Deere 1025r. Lets' compare my DIY wood pallet dolly to the BXpanded Dolly to see which works better for storing the 260B backhoe when off the tractor....
BxPanded John Deere 260b Backhoe Dolly:
www.bxpanded.com/jd260-bh-dolly - Jak na to + styl
I bought one too. Thank you for making life easier for so many of us that own/operate these tractors.
You are welcome my friend - I appreciate the kind sentiments 👍
SOLD! Bought one right after I watched your video. I have limited space in my storage shed so being able to move the backhoe around will open up lots of space for me. I've purchased several backhoe upgraded from BXpanded and they've all worked as advertised. Thank you for the video.
Yea, what a difference from the wooden dolly - especially since I only use it once in a while when I take off the backhoe - now I can just hang it up on the wall out of the way👍 - Thanks for tuning in to our channel…
Thank you so much, Clear Creek Cabin. Greatly appreciate it. I have watched your video a few times and several others. Your description of the issues and specifics are excellent.
Thank you sir and thank you for tuning in to our channel!👍
Appreciated your explanation on both dollies. Well done. Ordered my dolly today.
Thanks for tuning in - You won't be sorry - The BXpanded dolly makes taking off the backhoe a cinch...
Great job on the video. I bought one of these dollies after watching your video. It works exactly as you have shown and described in your video. I appreciate your time in making this video to help others.
Wow - Thank you Bob - So glad you found it helpful & Thanks for subscribing to our channel👍
Getting the dolly was a gamechanger for me. I built one of wood too rolling it was the major issue. Secondary issue is uneven surface. Your blessed to have that perfect surface. Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for tuning in - Nice to know there are others like me that tried the wooden dolly before getting the BXpanded one...
So thrilled the new dolly has made life easier for you. Where was Foreman Bart when all this work was going on 😆. Thanks for the upload🚜 🚜
Thanks Andrew - Bart was keeping me busy between video scenes - Hay, water, brushing & most fun of all Donkey Doo Duties...😁.lol
Excellent vid and explanation! I think I'll have one! Thanks again!
Hey William - Thanks for tuning in to our channel - In hind sight, I should have just ordered the BXpanded dolly from the very beginning and just off loaded the backhoe onto the floor of my barn while waiting for it - I built the wooden dolly because I didn't want to wait the 6-8 week delivery time BXpanded had last spring. The turnaround has gotten much better since then - I received it in exactly 4 weeks from the date I ordered it on February 4th. Please reach back out when you get yours to let us know what you think of it - Thanks again for stopping by our channel.
Great video, thanks for doing this.
You’re welcome & thank you 👍
I ordered a dolly , it should be here tomorrow. Looks easy to remove and install . Good video thanks
Thanks for tuning in - The dolly will definitely make taking off the BH a lot easier for you... Take care..
I just got mine and it did have an instruction manuel with it for not only assembly but how to place the backhoe on it. Thanks for video on it!
Thanks for tuning in - Good to know - I'll reach out to them and have them mail me one - Thank you for the info...
This is the goodest video on this topic I have seen. Thanks for making time to show this dolly and how it works. Now, that means I need to finally build a storage shed WITH a cement floor for my tractor. And $200?? That is a fricking bargain. If someone can afford the tractor, you can _easily_ afford this necessary accessory.
Thanks for tuning in to our channel - Have fun building your storage shed and getting the BXpanded backhoe dolly - It does work well - The only thing holding me back from getting it first was the 6-8 week delivery time they had a year ago - But I needed a dolly sooner. So I made one,. They now have a delivery time of 4-6 weeks - I got mine in exactly 4 weeks from the date I ordered it - Good Luck...
I did a poor man's floor. Used the loader bucket to put down gravel and spread it smooth by backdragging, then laid treated 3/4 inch plywood with anchor pins at all four corners. I used about 15 sheets of plywood butted to each other. I can live with the anchor pins slightly above grade. I roll things around them without too much issue. They're basically 18 inch long rebars with washer and nut welded to one end. I drilled out the plywood at the corners and drove these into the gravel and soil. None have moved in 2 years of driving on them. Cost me a fraction of the cost of cement and I can lay on them just like a cement floor and they're a bit warmer in winter.
Excellent video. Thank you. I just bought the 206B and after struggling with removal and installation at the dealers, learnt a lot just watching you do it. I need to get this metal dolly or make up a wooden one. Looks like the pandemic has caused supply problems at BX .. darn. Would greatly appreciate a little more detail on the measurements since I could not locate the originals if there were any.
Thanks for tuning in to our channel - The BXPanded is the way to go if you can get one. They had a supply problem last year (2020) but when I got mine earlier this year (2021) it came pretty quickly (
I've had mine for over a year now. Love it! One thing though, you should lower your out rigging legs some as a safty precaution.
Love mine too - just loaded the backhoe on yesterday to use my box blade - thanks for the tip
I too had two 1200lb dollies and opted for the BX dolly. Only thing I’d change is one or two locking casters
Yeah that would be good especially if your on any kinda grade 👍
Thanks so much for your excellent video! my dolly should be here in a week or two and this was very helpful. something that I’ve also heard is also worth it is to add the mudd’s custom handle to the backhoe it’s excellent for an additional grab bar but it also is an easier way to maneuver your dolly. Although you didn’t seem to have any trouble, my friend loves it because he has an easy and convenient place to grab without always accidentally getting covered in grease.
Thanks for tuning in - The Bxpanded dolly is definitely the way to go. I used to dread taking off the backhoe but now it's a breeze. I like your idea to add the handle. It would help in maneuvering the BH dolly around the barn. Please stop back in to see us again... Good Luck with your new dolly.
Great video. I really like the abridged removal/install of the bh. Seems to me it should be easy enough to build a level wood floor outdoors for the dolly and bh . Makes install/removal a piece of cake. No need to drive or back up the tractor six inches to connect. Got to get one.
Thanks for tuning in to our channel - The wooden BH dolly using moving dollies is definitely not the way to go - The BXpanded model works like a dream - I dumped the BH several times before I had a dolly and that is really a pain to reconnect -
I agree...
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm My order has finally shipped. Let's hope it's worth the wait. Should be here in a week or so. Meanwhile, I have the covered bh stored in an open field on a pallet. I'm building a platform on which to park the bh and dolly, and I plan on switching back and forth with my wood chipper as needed. Eventually I hope to enclose the 16x16 platform and use it as a barn. Price of wood is dragging me down, though.
I'm sure it will work out for you - I just posted a new video this week showing me dumping my BH onto the dolly & hooking up the BB2048 Box Blade. czcams.com/video/z08XglsD370/video.html What I like most is that I can easily move the BH around in the barn. I used to avoid taking off the BH whenever possible - Now it's no big deal...
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Well, I just finished putting the bh on the bx dolly. There is a learning curve for folks like me. I actually dumped the bh and had to
re-hoist it onto the dolly. The bh controller movements confuse me and are a bit jerky, but I finally got it on and off and disconnected the h-lines. Not bx's
or JD's fautt. Mine, for sure. I tend to learn by trial and error. Another problem people might have is re-connecting the h-line so as to use the 3 point hitch.
Even after bleeding both connectors I had a devil of a time getting the hitch to work. But it's working now, though, and these problems are just part of the game. Pack plenty of rags if you sweat a lot.
😮 Wow - sounds like you had a time of it. We all go through some challenges the 1st couple of times we take the BH off the 1025r. That's why I dreded doing it until I got the BXpanded dolly. The hydraulic connectors are a real pain to reconnect some times. Especially when reconnecting the the 3-point lines back together. You really need to insure that they couple together completely (firmly) or as you experienced the 3-point worn't work. I always move the front loader joy stick around a few times and the BH controls a few times before disconnecting anything - This does seem to help. I remember the 1st time taking off the BH was the worst - I'll bet I connected & reconnected the 3 point couplers 3-4 times before I could get the 3 point to work properly... Itwill be easier next time for you, I promise...😀
thanks for the video...I have the bxpanded dolly now for over a year and have had sporadic success...no instructions either so I may have been doing it wrong.....I've had to use the outriggers more than once to get it back on (using the tractor back and forth) which is a real pain. I see how the ridges in the frame on this thing prevent the unit from sliding forward causing the bucket to come off while trying to insert the pins in the hooks. I either had the bh frame on the ridges or behind them. Not knowing where the bh should be after removed from the tractor is important. If it weren't for youtube we'd all be in the dark.
Personally, I hate removing or installing the bh on my 1025r. I had built a wooden one that was somewhat different than your's and it seemed to work better than nothing. So I spent the $175 (at the time of my purchase) and got the metal one. It worked great now and then but as mentioned above not all the time. Lack of instruction is shameful. I installed my wheels in the same configuration as you did as this seemed to be most logical. I still hate to remove or install the bh and wish I had another tractor to use for chores where I need other rear attachments and just leave the bh installed all the time.
Thanks for tuning in to our channel - I just had another follower mention that when he got his BXpanded dolly it came with instructions on assembly and use. I just sent them an email a couple of days ago asking for them to email me a copy for my records. Maybe you want to do the same. (contact@bxpanded.com) -> I felt there was a big difference between the homemade dolly and the BXpanded. With a few times of practice I can get the 260B backhoe off and on pretty easily with the BX. When the BH is on the dolly I leave it fully collapsed (towards the bucket) before sliding it back on and aligninig it with the pins on the tractor frame. Thankfully, I have never had to use the out-riggers to get it to drop into place. Man, that would be a pain. Best of luck. Reach out to my email if I can help (it's on the "About Page") Take care...
I just posted a copy of the BXpanded dolly instructions on my "Community Tab" if you want to read and save them....
Yes. The dolly is a game changer. I replaced the stock casters with locking casters for safety. 610lbs of solid steel being freely moveable didn't sit right with me.
Thanks for tuning in - Now there’s a great product improvement idea - much better for safety - Thanks for sharing!
I agree with your decision...my dolly rolls around when trying to disconnect the bh...and I've chocked the wheels with 2x4's to prevent such. Will look into doing the same thing. My floor isn't completely level and the dolly tends to wander on it's own. Great advice.
Nice
Thanks for tuning in...
Fantastic video! Thank you. What are the dimensions between the two cross members the bucket sits in?
Glad you liked it - all the dimensions are in the comments below👇
Nice Thank You I think you are on the rwrong side of the 2 angle block they llok to be there in case it slip maby you will have to advance your backo on the throlly
Thanks for tuning in to our channel and Thanks for the tip... I'll check it out...
Correct. I put the angle part on the dolly between supports on the outriggers. It prevents the BH from slipping
Thanks for Vid.. I was wondering if I should have built my own instead of ordering the Bxpanded dolly.
Thanks for tuning in to our channel - I wondered the same thing. Some of what drove me to build my own wooden dolly was the wait time when ordering one from BXpanded. They had a huge backlog in the spring of 2020 and it was going to be 8-10 weeks to get one. That turnaround time has greatly improved since then - I highly recommend buying it vs. building one...
my bx dolly just got delivered this week
You’re gonna love it - I dreaded taking off the backhoe until I got mine👍
Out of curiosity, can you tell me where you found that swivel dolly for the backhoe? I’ve looked on Amazon, but to no luck.
Hey Kris - I don't believe it is available on Amazon - I think the only place to purchase these dollies is on BxPanded's Website.... Here's the Link to the JD 260B dolly: www.bxpanded.com/jd260-bh-dolly
Thank you …just ordered
@@user-tl7vv6we3u you’ll love it 👍
Be careful about the height of the dolly. I have turf tires and my machine sit's about 3/4" lower. The homemade dolly with a 4x4 would not go under my machine I had to lay a 2x4 flat with a piece of pine on top of it. Not sure how that effects the BXpanded one but from the looks of this video it wouldn't fit... I would do some measuring first. **EDIT: Just saw a video with Turf tires and he had to drop the stabilizers to get the dolly underneath then raised them to remove the 'hoe. He struggled slightly to get it back on but it looked okay.
Thanks for the tip - With the R4 tires I’ve never had an issue - I lift the back of the Dolly a little when putting it under the backhoe & it slides under just fine - Thanks for tuning in !
Hey Clear Creek Cabin, on the measurements: "Width at the top 16.5" seems too large. Was that 16 inches on the bar that has the casters? My guess is that the top of the "A" would only be about half that, say 8" or so. Any additional clarity would help. Thanks!
Hey - The top of the dolly is where the 2nd set of wheels are attached - that bar is 16-1/2" from side to side - the long bars from the other end of the dolly are welded into this bar spaced at 9-1/2" apart (or 4-3/4" from each side of the center of the 16-1/2" bar)
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm Thank you! Just what I needed.
@@ramchillarege1658 My email address is in the about section of this channel if you need additional info while you're building your dolly - Best of luck with your project and Happy New Year...
I'm trying to build something similar. Could you tell me the square tubing size and how thick the tubing metal is...1/8" or 3/16" or 1/4"
Approximately 2”x2” square & 1/8” thick walls - Dimensions for wooden cart that also might help are on one of the comments below
I am a new backhoe owner and I a very interested in a dolly. I struggle with my backhoe taking it off and putting it back on. My question is. Does your backhoe change position on the dolly once it has sat over time and the cylinders relax?
The dolly is set up for that - once you put it on the dolly it will pretty much stay in place & will easily align with the frame hooks to slide back on
Thank you so much for the quick reply. I actually forego project work because I loathe dealing with putting my Hoe on but I am looking forward to building a dolly to ease this now. Thanks again!
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm
@@rvandeker1 The BxPanded dolly is the way to go - They have it designed perfectly which makes it a cinch to drop & reinstall the 260b backhoe - I hated the wooden dolly I took all the time to make. + Looking at the bare cost of the metal tubing & casters to weld one up myself, it wasn’t much more to buy it from BxPanded all ready to go👍
ordered
You won't be sorry - the BXpanded dolly is great - makes taking the BH off a breeze which I was always reluctant to do before I got it.
hello and congratulations on your video it is greatly appreciated. Could you give me the measurement of the square bar and the measurement of the wheels and the measurement between the 2 small bars between the 2 large bars
Thanks - I posted the measurements in two of the previous comments below - Reach back out if you need something else
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm I'm sorry I just saw the answer you sent with the dimensions of the bar as well as the dimension of the wheels thank you very much because I'm from Quebec and with the shipping costs and customs it costs me $ 400.00 Canadian !!! thanks again
No Problem Mario - best of luck building your own... A year ago mine cost me $237 including tax & shipping and it's been well worth every penny...👍
What size is the steel tube?
Are the wheels 4”?
Thanks for tuning in - Yes, the wheels are 4 inches in diameter - The caster brackets are 6 inches tall from the bottom of the 4" wheel to the top of the bracket that bolts to the frame - The tubular steel frame is 1-1/4 inches square.
Great vidéo. I would like to built myself a backhoe Dolly for my 260 . Could you please sent me the exacts dimensions of the BEpanded? Thank you si Much. I live near Montréal Québec Canada.
Paul Leduc.
Good Luck with your project - the full dimensions are in several of the comments below - others have requested this in the past👍
Hi, can you tell me the lenght from base to the bottom stopper and base to end of stopper and the high of the stopper. Thanks you very much
Thanks for tuning in - I guess you've decided to build your own? Best of luck & Have fun...
Dolly dimensions
Overall length 55”
Width at base 27”
Width at top 16-1/2”
Length from base to top of 1st cross rail 42-1/2”
Length from base to bottom of 2nd cross rail 47-1/2”
Opening of bucket rest (inside dimensions) 5”
The top of the dolly is where the 2nd set of wheels are attached - that bar is 16-1/2" from side to side - the long bars from the other end of the dolly are welded into this bar spaced at 9-1/2" apart (or 4-3/4" from each side of the center of the 16-1/2" bar)
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm thanks but I all ready have the dimensions what I need is the 2 small pieces each side for shopping the doly when you push under the backhoe looks like triangle on top of the long bar. Thanks a lot and can you gave me your email address
Clearcreekcabin@mindspring.com
Can you give the overall dimensions of the Expanded dolly?
Thanks for tuning in:
Dolly dimensions
Over all length 55”
Width at base 27”
Width at top 16-1/2”
Length from base to top of 1st cross rail 42-1/2”
Length from base to bottom of 2nd cross rail 47-1/2”
Opening of bucket rest (inside dimensions) 5”
What is the name of the dolly, where didchya buy it from, & how much was it???
Thanks for tuning in Trucker Ray - It is a "BXpanded" brand doly. It was $ !99 + shipping...
www.bxpanded.com/jd260-bh-dolly
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm thankya for the reply back. i'll have to check it out. i need one for my260 backhoe
@@truckerray7533 They have one specifically for the JD 260 too - Mine is a 260B - Best of luck...
0:58 how much did it cost?
$200 only available online at www.BxPanded.com
21:08
Go to www.BxPanded.com - only place you can buy it
that power beyond hose connection is the poorest design they should have put bulkhead fittings on the machine it would have been so much simpler to connect and disconnect
So true + the way they designed the BH hook-up is difficult - don’t know how anyone can do it without a dolly on flat level ground 👍
@@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm I agree I put my brother in laws on a pallet for the winter hopefully it goes back on easily I have enough steel around to fab one up just one to get a few more measurements thanks again for an informative video
@@elektrikman8834 all the measurements you need are in the comments below👍
If the BH sits on the Bxpanded dolly`s for a long period of time (like mine does), you`ll notice the wheels will get flat spots in them from all the weight of the BH. Makes them VERY hard to roll.
And Bxpanded is terrible about not putting instructions with their products, and terrible weld joints too. I ended up building a much better dolly for my Kubota BX23s BH for a lot less money.
Thanks Larry - Good to know - I usually put my backhoe right back on my 1025r after using another implement - I never bothered getting ballast box so I use my BH for that purpose. What did you build your dolly out of? Welded steel? I'd be interested in seeing what you did. Thanks for tuninig in to our channel...
I’m not happy with BX they took my money and I have not received what I ordered I contacted them and they told me it could take 6 to 8 weeks so then why did you take my money.bill me after it’s shipped then I think it’s a shady company
I know they are a small company out of Knoxville, TN - I built my wooden dolly 2 years ago because their delivery was out over 8 weeks - then a year later I was able to get it in just 2 weeks - so go figure? I know there’s huge material shortages & logistic issues in this crazy world right now - it’s amazing anyone can stay in business… You’ll be happy when you get it - I can get my BH off & on in under 10 minutes - no more battles when changing out attachments👍