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    JCB 212SU air filter buzzer problems

    JCB 212 air filter buzzing Had the same problem with JCB 214 with the Perkins motor. Problem was at high RPM snorkel hose was being sucked shut restricting air flow. Cure- slide in a piece of 1 inch PVC pipe and screw it in place near the center of the inlet. PVC (or other material) works as a...
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    installing a Fan Clutch on JCB 214

    Is there any reason to avoid installing a FAN CLUTCH on a backhoe. To save fuel and reduce noise, the large plastic fan moves a lot of cold air when its not needed.
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    Grapple Rake

    I have fitted a 72 inch grapple to a JCB 214, with custom mounts that start at the 4 pins for the loader bucket and adapt to a quick-tach style universal skid steer plate. With it, I do fence row clean clean-up, storm damage, scrap metal loading,and logging. Just moved some 30 inch by 10 foot...
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    JCB Backhoe (1985) - Pros / Cons

    JCB, Outfitted with a Grapple As I was saying before, I have a 214e out fitted with a Grapple Bucket connected through a custom Quick-tach setup that attaches where the four bucket pins mount. The third hydraulic valve was already in place but not plumbed or with a handle. I do a lot of log...
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    JCB Backhoe (1985) - Pros / Cons

    05 jcb JCB- I had the J.C.Bamford factory tour in Rochester, England. It is a fabulous plant which starts with plates of steel and ends with final machine testing. JCB is one of the last family owned large business still in the UK. Machines for USA were made in the state of Georgia, so that...
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    Cat 416/420 HD Grill for brush use

    HD Grill for brush work I do the brush clean-up and logging with a JCB 214, fitted with a GRAPPLE BUCKET hooked to a custom fitted Quick-tach adapter. It is a great way to do storm damage clean-up in a hurry. You only need to leave the operators seat to cut lengths with the chain saw. And check...
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    JCB 214E problem moving

    JCB 214e 2005. 4x4 electronically engages when right brake is applied. I suppose there is a short between the brake light circuit and the electric 4x4 circuit. Any ideas as to where to start?
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    JCB 214E problem moving

    JCB 214e- Air Filter restriction alarm. Just a side note about a JCB 214e 2005- had an issue with the air filter restriction alarm, which sounded at max RPM, mostly while road driving at full speed. Even with a new $75. air filter, Problem was with the rubber air intake snorkel which goes over...
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    Brush Grapple

    Grapple Bucket- buy or build? I picked up a new large one for $1200. at a Ritchie Bros. auction. It was ready to use that day. no re-inventing the wheel. The spaces on the bottom allow anything smaller than a brick fall through. Mostly you are able to use it like a rake and just pickup what you...
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    Perferated Plate for HD Grill

    Look for a sorce for 1/4 inch perforated plate steel to make a Real HD grill guard for a JCB backhoe. The original is not much more than a window screen, and it is folded like a sandwich. Not much pertection from brush. The old Cats used a HD metal grill material.
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    '94 JCB 215 (experienced) Operator's question

    JCB 214e 2005. Perkins motor- I had a problem with the air filter buzzer going off at full RPM - Full road speed. Turned out the rubber snorkle tube for air intake was sucking shut at full air flow, causing a restriction. The fix was a piece of 1 inch PVC slid into the length of the hose (2in...
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    JCB 4CX in cab features

    JCB Tea pot in cab. I know of a contractor who bought a JCB Backhoe in the 80's and it came with a Tea Pot in the cab. I had a tour of the JCB plant in UK (May 2012) and before the tour started everyone had Tea and Bisquits. The Brits are all about having Tea, and think of the time it saves...
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    Brush Grapple

    Great Idea. I did fit a 6ft. GRAPPLE to a JCB 214. I would but the quick tach fittings from WASHBURN company and fit them to the CASE. A backhoe is way more powerful than most grapples need, so go gently. The JCB already had a third valve for the clam cylinders, so it just needed some longer...
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    wants 14x17.5 front TLB tire

    I need a 14x17.5 10 or 12 ply tire with 75% left front tire for TLB. southeastern PA. Lmsthompson@gmail.com
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    2005 JCB 214e heater question

    JCB heater piping hookup JCB214e 2005 with perkins 1100 engine SLP214 tc5u0905857 thanks for your help,lar also, mice got into the air filter,chewed a hole,( I have wired the air inlet with wire mesh) the new filter is $68. its just paper and rubber ends, no metal, looks like...
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    test

    Cab enclosure door The most used part of a homemade cab is the door, I found weld on hinges to be strong and cheap , compared to fabricating rod and tube hinges, check with your welding supply shop. Heavier hinges hold up well. Once the 3/4 in sq. tubing frame is fit up and hinges attached...
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    test

    Cab enclosure for JCB 214 TLB, After digging perk test holes in 20 deg. and 20 mph winds exposed location I decided to build wind break panels. The tractor came with front glass which took care of the front exposure wind. For the rest of the panels I used inexpensive vinyl from a amish fabric...
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    test

    Case vs Cat hoes I know Case has been building Hoes since the? 1950s? when did Cat get in the Hoe Market?
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    2005 JCB 214e heater question

    JCB 214e, with Perkins 1100 engine 2005 does anyone have an idea of where the heater lines connect to the block-cooling system? Im installing a heater in a unit that didnt come with one. Its been 10 deg. F. this winter. thanks
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    JCB 214 '05 Heater to engine connection, does anyone have a shot of the heater hose connection to the Perkins 1000 engine for the JCB backhoe 2005. I think the one hose goes to the top of the block in the front next to a sensor,does the other one go to the small hose teed into the lower radiator...
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