3-point backhoes aren't recommended!

[California]

Here's a current thread with the back of a Kubota transmission ripped right out before the brand new backhoe ever dug anything. The bucket is pristine.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/430519-top-link-mount-tore-off.html

I guess I've been lucky - Or the YM240 is tougher than a modern Kubota. I've run a 3-point backhoe since 2007. I described it in that thread.

 

[4get gto]

Those pictures sure are ugly. If that tractor were 15 years old or more it hardly be worth fixing...and I'm being kind with the years .