Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
This is my Massey Ferguson 50HX Backhoe Loader that I rescued from the side of a corn field in the first video! This machine has a 4 cylinder Perkins diesel engine that runs BEAUTIFULLY! It's 4wd and it has a manually locked rear differential, so it should be pretty HARD to get stuck... ASSUMING everything is working... But everything is NOT working!
From day one with this old backhoe, there were NO hydraulics, and I'm starting to think THAT's the reason it was left abandoned, only to be destined for the SCRAP yard so many years ago!! I think the hydraulic pump is NOT connected to the engine, causing it to not turn and pump fluid, but we need to take a closer look. For many people that would be a SHOW STOPPER, especially with the other engine issues, electrical problems, & tire problems we've already addressed just to rescue this old backhoe!
It's time to DIG into the hydraulics and see if we can fix that problem! Then we can figure out what problems we need to address next and TRULY bring this old beast back to life and then put it back to work!
Do you think the hydraulic pump is any good? What about the cylinders? Will we blow any hydraulic lines? Or can we make this old beast dig today?
Join me and we'll find out!
Please enjoy! I know I did!
If you'd like to watch the entire series about this "Broke Down Backhoe" here's a link to the playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=vWjNICbYOvY&list=PLYawuZlnembuJb22zho0iURY0YNPpZfiH
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0:00 - Previously...
1:12 - Showing the problem with the Hydraulics
2:37 - Removing the Radiator
5:02 - Removing the hydraulic pump from the MF 50HX
7:36 - Found the reason it was ABANDONED!
9:45 - Potential solution - SWAP pulleys with Wheel Loader Forklift
11:08 - Removing crankshaft pulley's from BOTH machines
15:14 - Comparing Perking A.4-248 and A.4-236 crankshaft pulley's
17:22 - Removing all the BAD welding done to this pulley
18:30 - Removing the Broken Bolts from the pulley
20:42 - Reinstalling the Hydraulic System!
22:20 - Flushing out & reinstalling the radiator
28:21 - Checking the air filter
29:09 - Cleaning up the Hydraulic Oil Level Guage
31:54 - Adding Coolant and Hydraulic Fluid
33:39 - FINALLY Testing the Hydraulic System & FINDING Problems!
39:10 - We HAVE Hydraulics AND about ALL the Cylinders LEAK!
42:10 - Taking my Weimaraners for a walk and Discussing WHAT's Next
45:23 - Thanks for watching! Lot's MORE to come!!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#BrokeDownBackhoe #SalvageWorkshop
This is my Massey Ferguson 50HX Backhoe Loader that I rescued from the side of a corn field in the first video! This machine has a 4 cylinder Perkins diesel engine that runs BEAUTIFULLY! It's 4wd and it has a manually locked rear differential, so it should be pretty HARD to get stuck... ASSUMING everything is working... But everything is NOT working!
From day one with this old backhoe, there were NO hydraulics, and I'm starting to think THAT's the reason it was left abandoned, only to be destined for the SCRAP yard so many years ago!! I think the hydraulic pump is NOT connected to the engine, causing it to not turn and pump fluid, but we need to take a closer look. For many people that would be a SHOW STOPPER, especially with the other engine issues, electrical problems, & tire problems we've already addressed just to rescue this old backhoe!
It's time to DIG into the hydraulics and see if we can fix that problem! Then we can figure out what problems we need to address next and TRULY bring this old beast back to life and then put it back to work!
Do you think the hydraulic pump is any good? What about the cylinders? Will we blow any hydraulic lines? Or can we make this old beast dig today?
Join me and we'll find out!
Please enjoy! I know I did!
If you'd like to watch the entire series about this "Broke Down Backhoe" here's a link to the playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=vWjNICbYOvY&list=PLYawuZlnembuJb22zho0iURY0YNPpZfiH
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0:00 - Previously...
1:12 - Showing the problem with the Hydraulics
2:37 - Removing the Radiator
5:02 - Removing the hydraulic pump from the MF 50HX
7:36 - Found the reason it was ABANDONED!
9:45 - Potential solution - SWAP pulleys with Wheel Loader Forklift
11:08 - Removing crankshaft pulley's from BOTH machines
15:14 - Comparing Perking A.4-248 and A.4-236 crankshaft pulley's
17:22 - Removing all the BAD welding done to this pulley
18:30 - Removing the Broken Bolts from the pulley
20:42 - Reinstalling the Hydraulic System!
22:20 - Flushing out & reinstalling the radiator
28:21 - Checking the air filter
29:09 - Cleaning up the Hydraulic Oil Level Guage
31:54 - Adding Coolant and Hydraulic Fluid
33:39 - FINALLY Testing the Hydraulic System & FINDING Problems!
39:10 - We HAVE Hydraulics AND about ALL the Cylinders LEAK!
42:10 - Taking my Weimaraners for a walk and Discussing WHAT's Next
45:23 - Thanks for watching! Lot's MORE to come!!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#BrokeDownBackhoe #SalvageWorkshop
