ARPS 90 Subframe Info??

bealaddison · Jul 20, 2017

Hello,

Does anyone have an ARPS 90 backhoe with a subframe mount? These are an older model, Amerequip unit.

I recently purchased one with a 3pt hitch setup and was hoping I could convert it to a subframe mount. It was a deal that I could not pass up.

If anyone has photos or a manual that shows dimensions/drawings that would be really helpful. There seems to be quite a few fabricators in this forum and I was hoping to pick your brains.

Thanks in advance.

N2DFire · Jul 21, 2017

Sorry I don't have anything specific for you but having recently toyed with this idea myself I would highly suggest reading thru this thread if you haven't already.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/171760-how-build-your-own-custom.html

Best of luck on your project. Be sure to come back and share yours as well.

bealaddison · Jul 21, 2017

N2DFire,

Thanks for the reply. That is a very thorough thread. Much appreciated!

So far I have gathered the following diagrams for the ARPS 90 and the Nortrac NT254 (Jiman)

The rollbar/fender attachment points seem to a be a good tie in point for the subframe as well as draw-bar attachment points near the PTO. The mounts for the FEL seem to be the spot that I will use for the forward part of the tractor/subframe interface.

The next question that crosses my mind is the size of the ARPS 90 compared to my tractor. The ARPS 90 manual shows that it is has an 8'6" reach. The previous owner shared with me that he had mounted a 9ft backhoe on the 3 point hitch. This seems rather large for my machine. Is there a good rule of thumb? Or some guidance for backhoe implement size VS tractor size?

Really appreciate this forum. Some really nice folk with a lot of info to share.