the Gan-So Digger Mini Backhoe


Gan-So Digger Specification


The Gan-So Digger Must Always Be Secured to the Vehicle 2” Ball Hitch and Safety Chained when Digging, Towing, or is in use of any kind, otherwise the Warranty is Voided.


Digging Depth 72 inches depending on soil conditions.

System Operating Pressure 1600 PSI

All Hydraulic Cylinders Rated at 2500 PSI

Hydraulic Controls 4 or 5 Valve (5 Valve for Thumb)

Hydraulic Pump Geared

Hydraulic Filters One on Suction Side, One on Return Side

Hydraulic Cylinder Size 2.0 Diameter, Main Boom, Bucket Boom, Bucket

Total Force each 2.0 diameter Hydraulic Cylinder develops is 5025 Lbs.

Hydraulic Cylinder Size 1.5 Diameter Swivel, Thumb Operation

Total Force 1.5 Diameter Hydraulic Cylinder develops is 2825 Lbs.

8” Bucket Volume 3.5 Gallons Level Measurement Top of Bucket

Tow Configuration Total Digger length is 133”. The Highway and Freeway Wheel Width is 76 inches. Road tested to 85 MPH, but you need to conform to the Speed Limits designated on the Highway or Freeway.

The 56 inch Wheel Width is not for Highway or Freeway Travel. Maximum Speed in the Narrow Wheel Width is 15 M.P.H., Curves 8 M.P.H. Adjusting from the standard 76” to 56” for Narrow Areas is Fast and Easy, and now can go almost anywhere the A.T.V. or Utility A.T.V. can tow it.

Tow Configuration with Thumb Same as Tow Configurations above, Maximum Lifting Weight of Thumb-Bucket is 230 lbs when the Booms are 90° or less to each other.

Engine Gas 6½ H.P. Pull Start

Boom Swing +/- 60 Degrees

Weight Without Thumb = 740 lbs., With Thumb = 795 lbs. Shipping Weight Add 85 lbs.

Torsional Axles Rated @ 1000 lbs. Each side

Tires – Wheel Size 4.80 x 12  6 Ply, x 21” O.D. rated @ 1040 lbs. Each

Bearing Buddies Grease Fitting for Wheel Bearings

Teeth – Buckets No need to replace, just Resurface with a Weld Rod when required.

Hitch For 2” Diameter Ball.

Bearing Buddies (Grease Fitting for Wheel Bearings)

Ripping Tooth Attaches to Bucket in minutes, just Resurface with a Weld Rod when required

Back Fill Blade Also used as a Reverse Shovel or Scoop. Attaches to Bucket and Ripping Tooth in Minutes

Paint Finish Powder Coat, White and some Black

Gan-So Warranty Personal Use 90 Days, Commercial Use 30 Days


Gan-So Digger Information - Ordering


  • Assembly: Only takes about 1 - 1.5 hours. See the Owner's Manual for Assembly Instructions.


  • Maintenance: Very simple to perform, see Owner's Manual for Complete Instructions.


  • Shipping: Shipping is done by Common Freight Carrier. Due to our excellent long standing relationship with the Freight Company, we receive a substantial rate discount that will be passed on to you and on all the following services they offer.


      • Residential Service – Delivered to your home.

      • Business Services – No Problem if a Fork Lift is not available, the Freight Company can provide the Lift Gate Service.

      • Lift Gate Service – For easy unloading the palletized Gan-So Digger.

      • Notification Service – The Freight Company will contact you to schedule the delivery of your Digger.


With the above Freight Company Services, the Delivery Shipment can now be tailored to your requirement(s).


Thank you for your interest and inquiry. Should you require additional information, or if you are ready to order, call or e-mail me. Have a Very Good Day.




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Gan-So Enterprises, LLC
Bill Ganswich, Designer
6130 Woodland Drive
Ogden, Utah 84403
Fax (801) 392-5353
Phone: (801) 510-7082
email: minibackhoe@gmail.com


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