Thread: Digit backhoe

Has anyone ever been able to find an owner's manual? Feterl is definately out of business. I just bought one of the Dig-It tow behinds, but it needs a bit of work - could I bother someone to look for a manufacturer or part number on the hydraulic pump? What kind of adapter does it use to mount to the engine? Thanks in advance for any info

You might try the Allmand site . They have a neat parts breakdown page . I was told it was mainly off the shelf parts common to other small TLB 's . If I remember right it's under support link . I have one if you need me to check or measure something . Also just days ago a digit backhoe was on ebay and the seller said he had a connection for parts . I'll search ,I might be watching the auction .

Here is the link for Allmand http://www.allmand.com/support/order.asp

If you need to set up a account , it's easy . Mine is a 425 the digit is more like a 225
Also it wasn't ebay , it was craigslist . I have his email address , I was interested in his machine and he seemed know his stuff . I could pm it .

When my pump went I read the model number off the pump googled it. I think the pump company who had one was called, "Dalton". They got one out to me pronto. It was $150 around.

I still need to remember to check my stash of manuals for the "digit".

I just picked up a dig-it 198t i need a motor does any one know where the tag for the motor is or know what motor is on it so i can get parts - the manual says its a chs18s 18 hp kohler but the covers say its a magnum 18 hp any help would be appreciated

Originally Posted by Normsworld

Here is the link for Allmand http://www.allmand.com/support/order.asp

If you need to set up a account , it's easy . Mine is a 425 the digit is more like a 225
Also it wasn't ebay , it was craigslist . I have his email address , I was interested in his machine and he seemed know his stuff . I could pm it .

Thanks for the link, if you could PM the email to me I would appreciate it - can never get too much help on discontinued equipment

Originally Posted by Adkpk

When my pump went I read the model number off the pump googled it. I think the pump company who had one was called, "Dalton". They got one out to me pronto. It was $150 around.

I still need to remember to check my stash of manuals for the "digit".

Thanks, I'll see what I can find from that company - I read this on the Feterl site:

Hydraulic Pressure
2500 PSI (176 kg/cm squared) standard
2500 PSI (127 kg/cm squared) backhoe circuit
2000 PSI (127 kg/cm squared) utility circuit (optional)

Hydraulic Pump
Standard Circuit: 5 GPM (22 LPM) @ 3600 RPM
Utility Option: Backhoe circuit 5 GPM (19 LPM) @ 3600 RPM
Tool circuit 9 GPM (34 LPM) @ 3600 RPM

So I guess at minimum I'm looking for a 9 gpm that can put out 2,500 psi pump at 3,600 rpm

Can anyone tell me the spec# of the engine that is supposed to be on a dig-it backhoe model 198t if you have one having problems with re-powering it i have a magnum 18 on it but don't know the spec# so i can get a motor for it

depending on how much of the engine is left on the one I just bought (picking it up tomorrow), I could let you know what I find on my 148 (also a 18hp Kohler)

Any help would be great just want to get this thing running

no hydraulic pump with it, but I did get the Op Manual + the engine manual -- I'll take pics of anything that can help and post it up

the newest toy - now I just have to get it running

This is what was written on the front of the engine manual - there wasn't anything else on the inside, so take it with a grain of salt



the Op Manual is too big to just take a pic of each page - maybe I'll scan it and try to find someplace to host the file

Thanks for the info . After spending hours on the web and talking with kohler i ended up ordering a new motor its a ch20s spec# 64654 i'll see how it works .

I recently purchased a used Dig-It TLB [tractor/loader/backhoe] model # 198T. Its serial # 95684. I don't know its age. I don't see a year of manufacture anywhere on the machine. I had to replace the hydraulic pump,[Vickers part # V10 1P1P 11C20.] $325 from Hydraulic supply. Ph.#-386-274-4617. Located Ormond Bch, Fl. The drive gear that is located INSIDE the motor shaft[mates with gear on pump] [$75.00 called spline kit.]is available from Mission Supply.Ph #- 812-385-5061. Talk to Larry. He knows a lot about the Dig-It machines.They also have a re-print of the owners/service manual.[$22.00] My Dig-It is up and working. For its small size, its a very strong machine. I'm in Bunnell, Fl. Ph-386-585-8905 Call with questions.

The last 2 numbers are the year of manufactor

The last 2 numbers of the serial are the year of manufacture. I have a 198T also and if anyone know where to get parts? I plowed 26 inches of snow last winter with it