It is a very broad and basic statement in the manual. Likely the same guys writing the manuals are writing about Case skid steers and other interesting hydraulic system.
All of the items referenced were in OEM production ... properly configured. The backhoe in most applications is in there basically like any other implement on the rear PTO. Just a big one with excellent mounting structure on a 600 series loader.
The loader/bucket as we well know is there in the 600's with a neatly configured power beyond circuit, feeding the auxiliary requirements, up to and including P/S on the 648's. Later 6000/7000's segregated the drive system from the loader and P/S by using a tandem pump system.
The versatility IS one of the great results of this system ... with real hydraulic horsepower on tap, you can do many many things.
As we all can observe through a variety of owner/fabricator engagements ... the interactions and control results in hydraulics can be quite involved. Hence the evolution of whole industrial segments, engineering, and skilled trades associated with it ...
I say keep on experimenting, but please do it conservatively and safely, within the limits of funds you can afford to put in to such ventures.
Personally I would love to get engaged with some additional hydraulic tools such as those used in bucket trucks (chain saw, loppers, impact wrenches, etc etc). However, I really don't have any need for them. Mostly I think a chain saw with 9-11hp on tap would be cool. But I don't run a line electrical repair or underwater salvage and repair operation ... so I don't pony up for the big bucks on those professional, industrial tools (everyone's favorite good old handtool maker Stanley owns a major segment of that industry).
Now, I am seriously considering converting a 6018 to a quick attach system and bringing aboard some mini-skid steer attachments from Paladin.
Brian
All of the items referenced were in OEM production ... properly configured. The backhoe in most applications is in there basically like any other implement on the rear PTO. Just a big one with excellent mounting structure on a 600 series loader.
The loader/bucket as we well know is there in the 600's with a neatly configured power beyond circuit, feeding the auxiliary requirements, up to and including P/S on the 648's. Later 6000/7000's segregated the drive system from the loader and P/S by using a tandem pump system.
The versatility IS one of the great results of this system ... with real hydraulic horsepower on tap, you can do many many things.
As we all can observe through a variety of owner/fabricator engagements ... the interactions and control results in hydraulics can be quite involved. Hence the evolution of whole industrial segments, engineering, and skilled trades associated with it ...
I say keep on experimenting, but please do it conservatively and safely, within the limits of funds you can afford to put in to such ventures.
Personally I would love to get engaged with some additional hydraulic tools such as those used in bucket trucks (chain saw, loppers, impact wrenches, etc etc). However, I really don't have any need for them. Mostly I think a chain saw with 9-11hp on tap would be cool. But I don't run a line electrical repair or underwater salvage and repair operation ... so I don't pony up for the big bucks on those professional, industrial tools (everyone's favorite good old handtool maker Stanley owns a major segment of that industry).
Now, I am seriously considering converting a 6018 to a quick attach system and bringing aboard some mini-skid steer attachments from Paladin.
Brian