Great Bend® Backhoes deliver it. Great Bend Backhoes handle these jobs plus dozens of others. And they give you more in: Value Productivity Durability Ease of operation Get more performance for all your jobs with Great Bend Backhoes. More More Value When You Buy More Great Bend Backhoes deliver more value because you get more performance for your jobs. More durability. More style. More from smoother operation. More in digging forces. The differences between Great Bend Backhoes and other brands are important to you: up to 29% more digging forces, up to 50% more steel in key stress areas of the boom, up to 70% more foot room, up to 30% more visibility. Don’t just take our word for it. Experience the difference. Mount the operator’s seat without having to sling your leg over it, see the superior visibility, try out the spacious footrest, grasp the easy-to-reach controls. Visibility More Productivity Great Bend Backhoes save time. They increase productivity because they are easy to use, fast and precise. The superior visibility they provide helps get things done. The narrow console, carefully thought out location of the valve, boom and dipper- stick mean you see more so you can do more. SAVE WITH MORE PERFORMANCE GREAT BEND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT (Compared to Popular Brands) Digging forces Up to 29% greater Size of key stress point on boom Up to 50% more steel Foot room Up to 70% more BorderVisibility of work 30% narrower console s Comparisons based on published specifications and actual measurements, results can vary with models and brands. 06GB backhoe 4/10/06 1:52 PM Page 3 Digging Force Smooth operation of Great Bend Backhoes makes both the backhoe and operator more productive. And reduces wear and tear on both. Smooth operation speeds up work. Once you experience the smooth operation of Great Bend Backhoes you won’t want to go back to the jerky motion of out-of-date, high maintenance chain-wrap designs. More Foot This smooth operation is delivered by unique hydraulic metering and integral cylinder oil ports that automatically cushion the dual swing cylinders in the last 20 degrees of arc. They eliminate the sudden stops that can shake the backhoe, tractor and operator. Every movement is fluid, gentle, precise. Room The ability to do more than one operation at a time speeds up work. All Great Bend Backhoes are built with control valves on the boom and swing cylinders that are rated at 8 gallons per minute. The greater digging forces of Great Bend Backhoes enhance productivity. Greater digging forces mean you can do more work with each cycle. Multiplied across the number of cycles used to complete a job, the savings adds up to real efficiency. Digging forces of Great Bend Backhoes are as much as 29% greater than competitors. Smooth operation of Great Bend Backhoes makes both the backhoe and operator more productive. 06GB backhoe 4/10/06 1:52 PM Page 4 Great Bend® Backhoes 2165 For 25 -35 PTO HP Tractors 2175 For 25 -50 PTO HP Tractors 2185 For 35 -100 PTO HP Tractors 2195 For 55 -100 PTO HP Tractors 652 For 15-35 PTO HP Tractors Save Maintenance More Durability You can see the durability built into Great Bend Backhoes. Large, boxed construction that delivers maximum strength is used in key stress areas of the dipperstick. Boom stress areas are 50% larger than some competition. High-grade steel is used throughout. Relief valves protect cylinders. It is easy to reach the control valve. Buckets are made in the Great Bend factory and feature a 2-1/2-inch thick welded cutting edge for added strength. Regular duty buckets for the 652 feature replaceable tooth tips. Heavy-duty buckets have removable teeth for a smooth cutting edge. Both regular duty and commercial grade buckets for the 2165 and 2175 have removable bucket teeth for a smooth cutting edge. Both regular duty and commercial grade buckets for the 2185 and 2195 feature replaceable bucket tooth tips. Save Stress More In Ease Of Operation Operators are an integral part of backhoe operations. Great Bend Backhoes have features that reduce operator fatigue for maximum productivity through long days. The platform provides more room for feet—up to 70% more than a competitive brand. Feet are kept secure on the footrest by vertical plates and perforated flooring. The open space around the seat means operators can mount and dismount the seat without having to sling a leg over it. Seats adjust fore and aft as well as up and down for comfort and an easy reach to the controls. The jerkiness that makes many backhoes infamous is eliminated. Great Bend Backhoes also eliminate the fatigue of straining to see work and stretching to reach controls. Maintenance Save Time Perfect Match For Tractor And Job Great Bend Backhoes deliver maximum performance. You get all the lift, reach and digging power you need in a backhoe. Great Bend Backhoes fit your tractor like a glove. They fit literally hundreds of tractor models. Large models for heavy-duty farm and fieldwork fit tractor...