New backhoe owner

[oz10122007]

I've recently purchased a 580 super L case backhoe. On flat grou d it seems to run just fine. But as soon as a get the smallest load or it runs for a little while it doesn't want to pull hills at all so I shut her down. Can someone please help me I'm desperate

 

[oz10122007]

I've recently purchased a 580 super L case backhoe. On flat grou d it seems to run just fine. But as soon as a get the smallest load or it runs for a little while it doesn't want to pull hills at all so I shut her down. Can someone please help me I'm desperate

I've also checked my fluids and everything seems on the level besides the dipstick on the left side if your in it. The one right up against the doghouse I guess you would say under the hood . Like I said I'm a new owner just trying to get some info

 

[Spud_Monkey]

Clogged fuel filter or trash in the fuel tank.

 

[Welder Dave]

Is the engine struggling or losing RPM? If so it is likely a fuel issue.

 

[HarleyHappy]

What gear is it in?

 

[oz10122007]

Clogged fuel filter or trash in the fuel tank.

I sucked the takeout it looked fine and put a new fuel filter on

 

[oz10122007]

Is the engine struggling or losing RPM? If so it is likely a fuel issue.

No it doesn't seem to lose power it just acts like I'm trying to run through a wall... rpms stay the same but it just doesn't go anywhere. Unless I'm on flat ground. Would it be the hydraulic fluid that goes in the trans

 

[oz10122007]

What gear is it in?

1st gear. Anytime I work it I keep her I 1st or 2nd. Unless I was needing it somewhere else I drive her take her to short distances

 

[Tinkerer]

Typical result of a defective torque convertor.
If you don't have one, you need a service manual. It explains how to diagnose the problem

 

[oz10122007]

Yeah ive ordered one its just not came in. The Manuel not the torque converter

 

[JBrady]

Like others have said, best case scenario, you are just trying to climb a hill in too high of a gear. Worst case scenario you have a burnt up torque converter. The service manual will tell you how to do a stall test to diagnose the torque converter. Here is the jist of it: