Anyone have impressions of the BH7601 LITW backhoe?

MarcusCarr · Mar 20, 2008

I am weighing out my options for a backhoe for my Kioti DK35SE. Looking for imput.

MReeb · May 1, 2008

I'd like to know the same, just received some pricing from my "local" dealer and although it is more than the Taylor Way unit, I think the cost might be worth it.

shvl73 · May 1, 2008

I'm happy with mine. Good power, well made.

MReeb · May 1, 2008

shvl73 said:
I'm happy with mine. Good power, well made.

Correct me if I'm wrong shvl73 but isn't that a BH7600 that you have? The BH7601's have been changed somewhat.

shvl73 · May 1, 2008

You're right. Are the BH7601's the curved boom?

MReeb · May 2, 2008

shvl73 said:
You're right. Are the BH7601's the curved boom?

Yes sir.
Looking at the specs., the 01 is a about 200lbs heavier. Is the extra weight in steel of the frame?
The digging depth (flat bottom) is the same same but the 01 has a greater reach and bit higher loading height. How important is underout? Personally I don't like excavating under where loader is sitting but... I like the idea of the curved boom and longer reach but not sure if it is worth the extra money for the 01.