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The GROUND HAWG BACKHOE on the move!
    The Ground Hawg easily walks itself around the work site with the bucket and boom. Since it's not wheel driven it's nearly impossible to get it stuck and it will get into those tight spots without tearing up the grass or making big ruts. Since the tongue weight of the Ground Hawg is only 100 lbs the machine can be rolled around wheel barrow style on firm, fairly level surfaces using the built in handles. The Ground Hawg doesn't need to be hooked up to a tow vehicle other than for over the road travel or long distances at the job site where time is a factor. If you already have a tractor, you can build the Ground Hawg Backhoe Attachment and save money or build the Standard Ground Hawg and have two stand alone machines to tackle any project!


STARTER KITS FOR THE GROUND HAWG BACKHOE!

  • The starter kit is the ideal way to build your backhoe and save money at the same time!
  • The kit includes all the critical parts, cut to size and ready for you to drill.
  • This 58 piece kit includes kits:
    #353 & #354, the boom pivot angles
    & brackets, bushings & housings, boom plates,
    dipper arm plates, bucket brackets,
    bucket links, and front/rear swing plates.
  • By purchasing the large tube sections locally,
    you save the shipping cost.
  • Free technical support with every purchase.
  • Click the shopping cart to order online.
#351 Standard Ground Hawg
Starter Kit $798.95 + UPS
UPS is calculated for your location and
added to your order total.


 Starter Kit/Hydraulics Kit #351A Ground Hawg 3 Pt. Tractor
Attachment Starter Kit $869.95 + UPS
UPS is calculated for your location and
added to your order total.


#352 Mechanical Tube Set    $169.95 + UPS.
Mechanical Tube Set includes the necessary lengths of DOM tube to make the bushing housings for the Groundhawg Backhoe. You cut to size or order #353 for tube pre cut and faced.


#353 Groundhawg Bushing Housing Kit   $259.95 + UPS. The bushing housing kit provides the bushing housings cut to individual lengths and faced in the lathe.


#354 Groundhawg Bushing & Thrust Washer Kit $159.95 + UPS. The bronze bushing kit includes all the bronze bushings and thrust washers required to build the Groundhawg Backhoe. Bushings are .003" O.S. and require sizing for proper fit.


#355 Groundhawg Hydraulics Kit $1749.95 + UPS. The Groundhawg Hydraulics kit includes the cylinders, hoses, fittings, pump, coupler, filter, screen, and valve assembly required to build the Groundhawg Backhoe.


#356 3PT ATTACHMENT Groundhawg Hydraulics Kit $1489.95 + UPS. The Groundhawg ATTACHMENT Hydraulics kit includes the cylinders, hoses, fittings, coupler, and valve assembly required to build the Groundhawg 3PT ATTACHMENT Backhoe.

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GROUND HAWG TOWABLE BACKHOE PLANS
Our original freestanding towable backhoe.		 #1101$69.95$4.95
To order by mail, send check or money order for $69.95 + 4.95 US postage
(Add $13.00 for orders outside continental US and Canada).

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UNIVERSAL THUMB ATTACHMENT PLANS
for the Ground Hawg and other small backhoes.		#1102$16.95$1.65
To order by mail, send check or money order for $16.95 + 1.65 US postage
(Add $7.00 for orders outside continental US and Canada).

Save when you order both the Standard Backhoe and Thumb Plan Combination!
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GROUND HAWG TOWABLE BACKHOE PLANS and THUMB ATTACHMENT PLANS COMBINATION#1103$79.95$4.95
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GROUND HAWG UNIVERSAL BACKHOE ATTACHMENT PLANS
for 3pt. & skid steer tractors.		#1105$79.95$4.95
To order by mail, send check or money order for $79.95 + 4.95 US postage
(Add $13.00 for orders outside continental US and Canada).

Save when you order both the Universal Backhoe Attachment and Thumb Plan Combination!
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GROUND HAWG UNIVERSAL BACKHOE ATTACHMENT PLANS and THUMB ATTACHMENT PLANS COMBINATION#1106$89.95$4.95
To order by mail, send check or money order for $89.95 + 4.95 US postage
(Add $13.00 for orders outside continental US and Canada).
CUSTOMER MACHINES and COMMENTS:

Second set of plans from you, Love your products and can't wait to start! Allen W. Ohio
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     April 04, 2011
Subject: Backhoe Pics
Hi Scott
Here are some Pics of my finished backhoe. The Build price was probably just under the advertised cost (used engine, seat, etc.).
The only thing more fun than building it is operating it.
I keep thinking of more things I can do with it. I just might have to build that little dozer of yours. Thanks again for your affordable drawings.
Dan P.
Michigan
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     March 19, 2011
Subject: Backhoe
Overall sweet little machine. I am very happy in how it turned out. Everyone in the neighborhood
thought I wasn't thinking straight when I began this project and most are amazed and impressed with how this project ended up. Once you jump into it and understand the plans it was a breeze.
Would really like to make it move a litte faster though. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jesse B.
Florida
Suggestions: You can run the engine at full throttle to increase pump flow and cylinder speed. A larger pump will also increase speed, but it will require more power as well.
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     Jan. 30, 2011
Subject: Backhoe
Finished the backhoe and am very pleased with the results. Only a couple of minor problems but got them worked out O.K.
Now on to the Mini Dozer

David R.
Florida
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     Dec. 17, 2010
Subject: I have been a user of the Ubuilditplans backhoe
for over 10 years-great product.
Other than a few broken welds due to my poor workmanship,
the backhoe has worked great.
I just ordered your bulldozer plans-can't wait to get started.
Bill S.

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     Oct. 21, 2010
the backhoe is quite a machine, been in use now for about 3 years and has done a variety of work around the acreage.
A. Dockum

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     March 18, 2010   Subject: It's finished!

Just wanted to let you know I finally finished this project! I am very pleased with the outcome and am impressed by the machines abilities! It was quite costly however-I have yet to figure out my expenses but it wouldn't suprise me if I spent somewhere in the $4,000 dollar range. Nonetheless I really enjoyed building this machine and am looking forward to using it which I am about to do today!
Please find the enclosed pictures in case you want to see.
Thanks
Brent H
NOTE: Cost to build varies with location and suppliers, but it always pays to shop around for the best deals. Most builders report spending $3000 to $3500 buying everything new, less if you dig up used materials, steel, engine, seat, wheels, etc.
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     November 27, 2009   Subject: Control valve

Hi Scott,
I built one of your backhoes a few years back up here near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It has been working fine over the years. Most of it I built with used and tired parts that I am slowly replacing as I can afford it. Would you have a line on a reasonably priced set of control valves?
Thanks
Gary

     November 19, 2009   Subject: Dozer
Hi Scott,
It's Ken, I built one of your backhoes on my farm tractor, you have it on your website. I love that toy. I am interested in your Dozer Plans, when do you expect there will be something on your website? Thanks,
Ken
Ken, we are aiming to release the Dozer Plans by the end of the week. It's a real neat project and has a electric controlled blade with power up power down. Thanks for your interest, Scott
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     November 19, 2009
I purchased your backhoe plans this spring and built the Groundhawg to show my welding students what could be done. I enjoyed this project and I am pleased with how well-designed it is.
Lauren R. Minnesota

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     July 14, 2009 Subject: My Groundhawg project
Hi, I've finished building my Groundhawg. ................ Tonight I walked out of my shop and I'm enclosing a couple of shots of it sitting outside. Thanks for a fun project. Now I guess I'll dig some holes while I think about where I'm going to store it!
Gregory M. Sagle, ID
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     Sept. 24, 2008   Subject: Ground Hawg
I built one of your backhoes 8 years ago [I LOVE IT!]. But now I need to change the bushings. Do you still sell the bushings and thrust washers? (Yes, we do.)
Thank you,
Wayne R.
     June 12, 2008   Subject: New Projects
Hello,
Well I have purchased and built all the products on your website. Now I have run out of stuff to build and was inquiring if you have any other future projects to release and if not may I make a couple of suggestions. I could really use a log splitter and lawn vacuum. After building your backhoe I was just thoroughly impressed and wanted more. I have built the go karts for my boys and have a lot of fun on them myself. You seem to have a great talent in designing and creating plans for us laymen home builders that I thought you might take request for things that we could use around the ranch.
Thank you,
Dewayne I.
Our response: Thanks for the kind words Dewayne. We have been working on some great new plans projects and expect the first to be released later this year.
Thanks again, Scott
Ubuilditplans Inc

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     September 17, 2007 Subject: Digger works great,...here you go
It surprised me how well it dug. My land is loaded with rocky soil and about every third scoop full has at least a football size rock securely embedded. After about 5 or 10 minutes of practice I got the hang of it and was digging like crazy. In no time at all I was about 4 feet deep. I was curious, so just for the heck of it, I tried picking up my 450 lb. red box blade scraper that I tow behind my truck with the freshly built thumb attachment,....the Ground Hawg did it effortlessly.
Tommy J.
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     April 15, 2008  I built one of the Groundhawgs according to the plans that I purchased from you. I must say I am amazed somewhat by it's performance!
G. Boyd, Arizona
Thanks, got the plans in less than a week to Canada. Already gathering stuff for the winter build.Well done plans and drawings, look forward to using by spring. Rob L. Canada
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     September 15, 2007: Scott, I thought you'd be interested in the final results of my project. I bought your plans in April, started acquiring tools and a donor tractor in May and June, purchased the steel on June 27th, the hydraulics in late July, and this last weekend I was digging dirt and clearing ditches! As you can see from the pictures, there were a few modifications. The engine is an electric-start, vertical-shaft Briggs twin 16HP from the donor tractor, so the engine mount is special. I also used the seat and fuel tank combination from the donor tractor, too. I also chose bolt-on teeth shanks with replaceable teeth for the bucket. But other than that, it's pretty much as the plans call for it. I enjoyed building this very much. I keep telling my wife, "When I build the next one...." :) Thanks again for your well-engineered plans.
Todd T. Imlay City, MI (Gateway to Michigan's thumb)
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     March 26, 2007: Hello Scott & Debi, I finished the backhoe and put it to work right away. Our parking lot at the shop has been needing some repair work and the backhoe performed very well. I really enjoyed putting it together and now I am getting started on the SII. Thanks for answering all my questions.
Joe, Houston, Tex.
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     January 23, 2007: Hey Scott, I finished building the backhoe this summer and a week later started installing a 6-1/2 foot deep foundation drain. I was digging like crazy and could not believe the large rocks I had pulled trom the trench! All my neighbors came over to check it out and they were amazed. Here are some pics of the fabrication, finished backhoe and the first project.
Thanks for a good product.
Chris ...Woburn, MA
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     December 17, 2006: Scott, I finally finished the backhoe. To say the least, this thing has awesome power! The monster stump in the picture had a system of tap roots that was unbelievable. I didn't think it would pick up the stump, but it pulled the task off with flying colors.
Ron G. ...Boonville, MS
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    Since we last spoke I have completed my Groundhawg, and set out to learn how to use it. It didn't take long and the first job I did with it was to dig out a stump about 3' in diameter! Now that might not be the smartest way to break the machine in but I figured if it can handle this it will do anything I want it to. I was really suprised at how much power this machine has. Now I'm working on the real reason I built this machine and that is to make a road down a steep hill on my property. This machine is working great and I'm about halfway down the steep wooded hill. The Groundhawg is very stable with the adjustable stablilizers. I would like to say Scott, that this was a big leap of faith to build something like this. I really didn't know if it was going to dig or just scratch the ground. It is very impressive and I had a great time building it this last summer. Now I have a capable machine that will be with me 'till the end, then someone can use it to put me in the ground with lol.
Thanks, Al M.... Tennessee
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Scott, Here's a picture of me ripping up my back yard... The machine is great...Walter.
Walter K. Guilford, CT.
Today I ordered the backhoe plans. My wife and I had seen one of your backhoes in a farmers yard. Since we were looking for something similar, we stopped and asked about it. The farmer was kind enough to let us have a look at it and showed us how it operates. He said he got the plans from your company and gave us the email address. D. Goodreau Canada
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Here's some pictures I took digging around my pond. The backhoe I built has been very useful getting in tight places and not requiring a tractor to work. I am able to put it in the water and out without getting stuck!
Thanks, Bob.... Washington
Backhoe Picture Here is a picture of my machine as is for now. The plans for this machine are great, had lots of fun building it, still have to power it. Thanks for your help and for answering my questions. Gary
Backhoe Picture Just wanted to say thanks yal, this thing seems to be able to do all the work I need to do around the property. The plans were simple enough to follow and goes together pretty well. Thanks, K. Helton ... Alabama
Backhoe Picture Ground Hawg Backhoe Attachment built by N. Norcross
of Massachusetts to work his 40 acre farm.
Attached to his Case Uniloader tractor, detaches in minutes, just pull 2 pins and unplug 2 hoses with quick connect couplers.
Nice Job!
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Hi Debi ! Hi Scott ! Here's a picture of me on my new backhoe. I LOVE IT ! Your "plans" are great ! The "kit" was superb ! Looking at this picture, I noticed that I have a hose bracket to install yet.. Oops ! Guess I'd better go take care of that... Thank you so much for providing me with the opportunity to have my very own backhoe... Regards, G. Baldwin Michigan
Backhoe Picture Scott, This is Norman From Paradise California. I just finished my Backhoe and it works great !! You were right on the 8 Horse engine, there is plenty of power. I was so afraid that the engine wouldn't be big enough. Thanks again for your plans and help , I'm very glad to have found you on the web and I just love my backhoe !!
Boy this thing is a REAL backhoe, I was surprised at the power!   
D. Burrus, Minnesota
The plans are superbly written. This is a heavy duty machine!   
B. Dodge, Massachusetts
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Here are some pictures of my stepdad digging with my completed hoe. I almost couldn't get him off it so I could have a turn!
J. Littlefield
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Regards, Chris
I am ready to build another one!   
A. Chamorro, Massachusetts
You were right about the power!   
I accomplished so much I couldn't believe it! That machine (Ground Hawg) works like a champ,
just amazing!
J. French, S. Carolina
I am pleased with the cutting and machining you do on all the parts.
   E. Anderson, Missouri
Backhoe Picture Here's Marv C's Groundhawg from Howell, Michigan. Nice job Marv!
Scott, your machine works great! If a builder follows your instructions he will have a machine that works without a hitch right out of the shop!   
M. Willoughby, Indiana
Thanks for your help! It turned out great!
M. P.
Dear Scott, Just thought I would drop you a line. I finished my ground hawg backhoe and it works great! I had to work out a few bugs do to the fact I used a joystick valve body from a full size backhoe And added a canopy. The Groundhawg tows easy (I tow mine with an S-10 pickup)set up is a snap and only takes minutes and the power is unbelievable. I love my backhoe I've done a lot of work in my own yard and made some extra money doing work for others. thank you.
E. M.
Backhoe Picture Here are a few pictures of the Backhoe my father built. It took him just over a month and a half and he loved building it. I would recomend these plans to anyone interested.
P. Morais
December 4, 2001: All the parts arrived here O.K. Picked up 4 last Friday, the other 4...bundles, box and engine came on a later barge. I got the bucket built over the weekend. Really appreciate the packing slips and part numbers on the parts, it really helps identify and understand the project. Good packaging and I am really happy with the quality and accuracy of the parts/machining. Got a wire feed welder, looking forward to a good project. Thanks again.
D. Palmer
Backhoe Picture January 6, 2002: Here's the nearly finished product. Northern tools left one cylinder out of the order, but other than no bucket cylinder it's done. It's a great project and I think the success in having all the parts fit is having you cutting and drilling. Anyway, thanks for the good product. I'm ahead of the calendar, won't be digging until spring. D. Palmer
February 1, 2002: You've been great in all the communication and help on the backhoe project. The precision of the parts was excellent and the final product shows it. D. Palmer
May 13, 2002: Scott, The ice has melted from the lake. I had the backhoe flown in by helicopter and it's now working on site. I am very impressed with the backhoe's performance. I am operating on some pretty rugged terrain and it moves around well, digs rocks and earth that couldn't be moved otherwise. I dislodged stumps with some persistence. The thumb works well. The machine tolerates some ham-handed operating as I learn it. The design is good, and the machine does exactly what it's meant to do.
Thanks for your good work and support.
D Palmer, Alaska
June 3, 2002: Report number 5 from Alaska:
Scott, I want to tell you again how pleased I am with the machine. Buying your kit was a leap of faith, considering the freight costs to Alaska and the unknown design, coupled with the fact that until helicoptered onto the site I wouldn't know if it worked well for the purpose. Bringing it out again for repairs or modifications would present major logistical and financial problems. I have worked the machine for several hours and the result has been outstanding. If there is such a thing as good geometry for linkage and bucket design, this has it. I have dug boulders from the hillside that could only be rolled with the bucket or chainsaw winch, barely. I've chipped at coarse rock, excavated stumps, and negotiated some tough terrain. The result is a building site where none existed. I have moved enough dirt to clear a 24x24 construction site, with an 8' high bank on the uphill side. For remote sites this machine has proved to be tough and capable. It's taken more than its share of abuse and it's going strong.
thanks again, D Palmer
Here are a few pictures of the backhoe. The plans are well written and I've been able to get through it without a lot of confusion or mistakes. I really appreciate your good work in cutting and drilling the materials. The pictures with the plans help a lot in picturing how things go together.
D. Palmer, Alaska
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