7610 with BH

JimMorrissey · Jul 31, 2004

Does anybody have any direct experience with a B7610 and a backhoe? If so, let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Jim

8561 · Aug 1, 2004

I have a B2410 with a backhoe. I'm not sure exactly what your question or concern is, but I use mine fairly regularly. It works well, but is like all other implements I have purchased. You need to spend time working with it and experimenting to get good at it. If you have a specific question, let me know.

JimMorrissey · Aug 1, 2004

I was just looking for general thoughts....too slow...plenty of power for small stumps, etc. Nothing in particular, just general comments.

Actually, today I pretty much have written off the 7610 as an option, so if this post went the way of the dodo bird, I wouldn't be bothered.

luvbug · Aug 1, 2004

Jim, I know you said your passing on the backhoe idea, but just for information here is some. I have a Woods 6500 backhoe with a 12 inch bucket on my Kubota 7610 and I have no problems with it. I paid $6000 for it in northeastern PA over the NY border. I have approximately 45 hours on it and it does everything I want it to and then some more. The power seems very good for it's size. I have had the front of the tractor off the ground trying to pry out to large of a rock. After poking aroundwith a pry bar I found the rock is approximately 8 ft. around so it will stay put for now. If I had to choose again about getting a backhoe I defenitly would do it! It has come in handy to many times to speak of and since we are going to build our house it will defenitly be usefull. Hope this helps. John

v8dave · Aug 2, 2004

Well, I've got a B7610 with a Kubota backhoe and loader if you're curious or change your mind, let me know and I'll lay it out. I also rented a few bigger units and can make a few comparisons.

I was also able to try out a BX23, a B7510 and a B7800 at the dealer before I bought. Any of those models grab you? I made the decision on which model mostly based on the backhoe capacity with loader capacity a close second. Although, I ended up buying the smaller B7610 (over the 7800) in order to fit through a small passage way alongside my shop.