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Read articles →A hands-on owner walkthrough of raising hydraulic pressure on a BX23S to improve backhoe digging force. The video covers sourcing a sub-$15 pressure gauge from Amazon, connecting it to existing backhoe fittings, locating the pressure relief valve, shimming the spring with shop washers, and dialing in a target of 2000 PSI. It's procedurally detailed but ends before any real-world digging test. Best for BX23S owners comfortable tinkering who want a step-by-step guide rather than performance results.
An owner-operator hobby homesteader sharing firsthand trial-and-error experience on their own machine, explicitly not a technician or professional.
Remove the 22mm cap on the pressure relief valve, add washer shims under the spring, and reinstall, testing pressure with a gauge connected to the backhoe fitting until it reaches the target PSI.
A water-filled 3000 PSI gauge with a quarter NPT thread, which fits the tractor's existing fittings, bought off Amazon for under $15.
Yes, the cap does not bottom out fully, so tightening it further increased pressure; the owner saw a 50 PSI difference based on how tight it was snugged down.
The owner targeted around 2000 PSI, noting most people online run theirs at 2000 PSI with no issues, and landed there by shimming and adjusting cap tightness.
