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  1. Speedwoble

    use backhoe as a crane?

    I have to remind myself from time to time that the FLU is not a standard Unimog. The vast majority of items are standard or similar, but it differs in interesting ways: for example, the weight is 9740 lbs without the backhoe or loader. I have the breakdown by tire on the main owners thread. LF...
  2. Speedwoble

    use backhoe as a crane?

    Attachment removed. Reasons. note, the FLU419 backhoe is specific to the FLU, but it is most common with the 580E. The modifications were to allow a tighter fold of the dipper. I have not investigated if the dipper cylinder is longer to allow the greater fold.
  3. Speedwoble

    use backhoe as a crane?

    Will it do it? Maybe, but I would have a backup plan. 5000lb is a lot and the backhoe hydraulics are not designed for load holding (they will drift down over time). The backhoe cylinders are positioned to apply max force digging into the ground, not lifting up. With the boom vertical and the...
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