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FLU419 SEE HMMH HME Owners group

The FLU farm

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Trying to actually operate the backhoe without the loader attached is probably an invitation for serious injury.
Yeah, but think about how quickly one could turn the FLU 90 degrees with the backhoe, as it would all pivot around the rear axle. Could be handy when digging a foundation.
If I end up removing the loader, I'm tempted to find out if the backhoe could even be fully deployed without the front coming off the ground. Actually, a good way to get a feel for it would be with the quick attach equipped SEE, with the bucket removed.
 

The FLU farm

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Pros/Cons with starting the 419 SEE with the cab tilted forward???
Cons: Uncomfortable seating position.
It could all come tumbling down.
The headlights would be aimed far too low.
Harder to reach the shifters.

Pros: It's a lot quicker than to lower it all down, then raise it again.

But why start it?
 

The FLU farm

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Use the front gladhand. The red one, I think. Think of the SEE as a trailer when it comes to that part. Same hookups.
Saves you a cold start, climbing, noise...all kinds of advantages.
 

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If you ask them nicely, they may even have the complete gladhand/hose "air stealer" set. Truckers use those to gain access to air, but they work just as well in the opposite direction.
 

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Hey what's up guys. I am new to the FLU-419 thing.

I am purchasing one currently and doing some research.

My main question is can you buy replaceable buckets for the backhoe? From what I have been reading it seems like the loader is a unique piece but is the backhoe universal? I want to be able to dig holes as well as pick up rocks/logs so I want a bucket with some clamping fingers.

I guess I could pick up a universal thumb and weld it to it, but a clamping one would be cool.

Thanks
A warm welcome from overSEEs.SEE FLU419 015.jpg
 
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Tuesday I will be making a GP pick up at New Boston (and preview a few units coming up for auction), then head over to the Texarkana yard to see what GP has dragged onto that lot since last visit. I'm curious as to whether the best or worst SEES are being held back for later auctions.
 

anthkey

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Tuesday I will be making a GP pick up at New Boston (and preview a few units coming up for auction), then head over to the Texarkana yard to see what GP has dragged onto that lot since last visit. I'm curious as to whether the best or worst SEES are being held back for later auctions.
really entertaining the thought of a 2nd one for parts
 

The FLU farm

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I need a parts SEE as well. Kinda hoping FLU Farm will get tired of messing with his and sell it to me cheap
Okay, okay. I'll trade you for one of your SEEs. Maybe I can learn to live with wasps, manipulated wiring and flawless paint?

And I am looking forward to your assessment of what's left. Based on what's sold recently they're reaching the bottom of the barrel - and oddly enough, the prices aren't exactly going down as much as the quality.
 

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I think I found the culprit to the leak on the transmission. This little culprit was dropped into the bottom of the plastic receiver, (from whoever worked on it previously) so the gear shift didn't sit all the way in, and tore up the plastic sleeve. Thank goodness it didn't drop into the transmission, and tear it up. We'll see if this stops the leak. It's hard to believe that this steal pin was worn out, and needed to be replaced with only 675 hours on the machine. It must have been a lot of reverse and forward shifting.
 
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