Arrived! 2210 Backhoe

[Hypernix]

Marko,

If you don't mind me asking, what is included in the 7000$ ?

I was priced 7415$ for a 46 backhoe with Power Beyond, Tall Hoop, 16" bucket and everything installed by my JD dealer.

Thanks,
Hypernix

 

[Marko]

I was told it included the hoe , mounting hardware and bracket , standard bucket , Power Beyond , and ROPS kit . This quote was a verbal one when I asked for the price. Nothing in writting. I will start asking the questions on the woods hoe and find out the details on price and about customer install etc. Based on the work I will be using the hoe for , on the surface it appears a no brainer on the woods if the cost is that much less as described here and the performance so far is favorable. I provide any details I get in the event folks are interested ....

Marko

 

[Cliff_Johns]

It would be interesting to see photos of the 46 and the Woods BH next to each other, or at least photos from the same angles like the photos being posted right now in the main buying thread.

At the very least, if I were looking at choosing between them, I'd want to see them next to each other or compare photos. There are likely to be a lot of subtle differences and maybe some not so subtle.

I haven't heard of anyone putting the woods hoe on a 4110 yet, though.

Cliff

 

[sdowell]

Due to a trip in early may to Tenerife, I won't be getting my Woods BH-6000 backhoe until mid may, so I'll report then. As for the seat, I spent 3 hours making two aluminum plates that raised the seat 1.25" with a lazy susan between them! I can now rotate the seat while seated on it, so I'm all ready for that backhoe, no need for an additional seat. Another bonus is that it's easier to get off/on the 2210; you spin to the left of right and pop off!
At 6'3" it works well for me, but shorter folks might not want to do this as the pedals will be farther. I'll have pictures one day. I'm too busy designed a utility shed to house the 2210 and all it's attachments! There is no end to this spending.

 

[JDFANATIC]

sdowell,

Can you post a pic of the seat arrangement?

 

[sdowell]

JDFANATIC,

I will (post pic) as soon as I have the backhoe delivered, but that'll be late may as I'm quite busy preparing for Europe. It's a promise.

Cheers

 

[JDFANATIC]

sdowell,

Just curious, but I'm confused; Tenerife is in the Canary Islands, right? But then you say you're going to Europe. Is there another Tenerife I'm unaware of? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[sdowell]

Tenerife is the largest of seven of the Canary island chain off the southern coast of Morocco, and most famous for two B747s that met their demise in the 70s. It belongs to Spain and has special status as a low taxed economical zone of the European Union. I find it strange to tell people I'm off to Europe when it's 3 hours from Spain! Anyway, I can't complain! but it isn't the best place for a 2210.

 

[JDFANATIC]

Thanks for the geography lesson. Have a safe and great trip and when you return, please post those seat pics! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[sdowell]

Back from 14 days of continual sun to rain rain rain in the North East (Montreal).

Went to pick up my BH6000 Woods backhoe only to take my certified check back, disgusted. The dealer must have mis-understood what a sub-frame is because the seat, sub-frame, instructions and 2210 hydraulic connections were missing. More waiting.

On other issue, my self-made rotating seat has another plus. Since its aluminum, it leads to a softer ride!

More news when I get the hoe.

 

[JD2210MAN]

Always the waiting game. Sorry to hear it was not all there.
Keep us posted!!!!!
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[JDFANATIC]

PDe,

Since you started this post and "surely" have some seat time on that BH, how about some pics and comments on using it? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[PDe]

Sad to say only one dig for about 10 mins total /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif. Work, schoolwork and weather (lots of rain) have kept me away from the toy, er I mean essential tool. My bride did take photos but had the camera set to ultra high resolution. We're working to reduce the file size so I can post all the pics.

Overall, the hoe worked GREAT! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Good digging power, especially with the bucket cylinder. First time at the controls, I dug a two foot (roughly) square hole, 18 inches deep in under 5 minutes in packed soil. During the dig I found a couple of rocks (one basketball size), lifted them out with the hoe, then filled-in the hole. More pics on the way.

PDe

 

[PDe]

Small pic 2

 

[ducati996]

Looks real good !! I think you can post the files in the gallary, without too much of a file size limit...

 

[JDFANATIC]

PDe,

Thanks. Try to get your priorities straight though -- there are a whole bunch of guys waiting for more pics, and comments on how it works! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[sdowell]

Back from the Canary Islands, my Woods backhoe has not been so rosy:

1) Woods forgot to send the sub-frame. Two more weeks delay.
2) Installing backhoe, 6 bolts missing.
3) One of the quick release pins that hold the hoe refuses to get in, despite careful alighment. Still looking into why. Using bolt at the moment.
4) Sub-frame interfere with 54" mower gear housing. Had to raise rear of 2210 with car jack, so much for 3 minutes mower setup.
5) Sub-frame 50% interfere with mower lifting arm points, making an awful racket. Very annoying.
6) The woods delivered seat was torn.

Otherwise, the sub-frame is VERY stiff, grabbing hold of the hoe and shaking it shakes the entire tractor in unison with the hoe,e.g: no bending. Recreational digging with the 2210 and this hoe presents to worries.

At least the dealer gave me a free Case cap, which is more than I can say for the 2210 dealer.

See attached picture of my lazy susan seat device which allows the 2210 seat to be swung around to use the hoe. Sorry can't show much more unless I disable it, and with the prioblems I've had, I'm not too happy at the moment! :-(

 

[JDFANATIC]

sdowell,

Thanks for posting the seat pic--very clever. Hope all your gremlins get worked out in short order! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[sdowell]

Fewer spelling mistakes this time around (I was steaming back then!)

I've solved the mower jamming into the sub-frame (Woods leaves no room here) by removing and bending the sub-frame arms another 3/8" and adding further shimming plates at the front. It is still annoying though to have to lift the 2210 with a jack to get the mower under it. PDe, do you have this problem?

Attached is a picture (a fake one! that hole was made a day previous). Note the YELLOW seat, the original 2210 on a lazy susan. Yup, it's a John Deere cap on me head: I had to buy it, no freebies from JD! :-(

Anyway, have no fear, the hoe is solidly attached to the 2210 and transfers the loads properly. If you want a hoe, get one, but it's a small one, with barely a 6 foot sphere of influence!

Ciao

 

[JDFANATIC]

sdowell,

Glad you got it worked out. But that soil doesn't look anything like our New England rocks n clay! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif To get the mower deck under the tractor, can you just lift the front up with the loader?