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How to lock Cat 426 backhoe in transit mode

jetranger ยท 2022-07-30 19:00

Hello, Dumb question, but can't find the answer. 1988 Cat 426 backhoe... I can't seem to get enough momentum to latch the rear backhoe, even with the RPM's up. On my old Case 580k, it would tilt back quickly and build enough momentum to lock into place. Is there a trick to getting it far enough back on a Cat? Are my hydraulics moving too slow, possibly? Thank you

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  1. #1Tinkerer2022-07-30 20:23

    Welcome to HEF, jetranger ! Perhaps like this ?

  2. #2jetranger2022-07-30 20:55

    Thank you very much. That seems similar to the Case, I just don't know if I ever got the Cat past the 'half way' point where it transitions. Again, thank you for the video link. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything obvious.