B3030 with BH75 or BH80-X Clearance?

[swampvol]

Congratulations! I love mine.


What is the 'stop kit' you mention?

 

[MacPDaddy]

Aside from mazzurj's recent post, I haven't read of anyone else having any more problems since 2006 when the cylinders were upgraded. I wonder if Kubota has also made additional design changes, including to the relief valves.

Here's a video of the dipper cylinder bending from back in 2005. It seems to take 30 seconds to a minute to load.

http://web.utk.edu/~hines/tractor/backhoe.mpg

The video came from a TBN'er named Volnavy. Here's the original thread talking about 3 broken cylinders:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...5-piston-broke-twice-design-7.html#post638135
He posted this thread a couple months later and all was well with his new BH75:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...332-l3400-hst-50-hour-service.html#post685242

Here are some pictures of a BH75 that ran flawlessly through Saturday.
It was purchased December 2005, I am attempting to have Kubota replace the cylinder based on your information.
I appreciate everyone posting on this.

 

[tazzboy4life]

Okay I would like to revive this thread

I'm interested to know if anyone has figured out a way to "raise" the bh80. I would like to point out a few things that have either changed or were not mentioned as far as I noticed. #1 The B3030 with cab is a different animal then the B3030 without cab and B7800 (including the frame) though not "major" changes, they will change hole patterns and the likes. #2 The bh80 is able to run a hydraulic thumb, I was told by 3 different dealers that the bh75 and bh70 cannot ( not sure if thats true and would like to know for sure). #3 The bh80 is just sexy with the curved boom plus the slight advantage in stats an then there is the fact that I havent read about anyone with bh80 troubles like I have with the bh75... I know I know, the issues were "resolved" but you never really know (I have noted that most the issues I read about were early on and corrected, but there are still some out there that are having cylinder issues). I havent been able to find a nice picture from a rear angle down low to see for myself but if anyone has a cabbed B3030 with a bh80 I'd really like a lower rear angle shot as well as one from a bh75 so we can all see... THANKS all

 

[tazzboy4life]

One other pic I would like to see is a picture of the B3030 with the backhoe off so I can tell how far out the subframe actually sits. Does it cause any problems when using other implements?

 

[Ductape]

I have the 80X on my 3030. The hoe is put away for the winter, and I haven't got it dug out for the summer yet. Yes, the subframe for the hoe is six inches longer than the one for the open station tractor. I've siad this before, and I'll say it again. Give some thought to getting the 70X..... it is a better match for the tractor. When going up even the slightest hill, the tractor is difficult to steer because the front end is so light from the weight of the 80X. I'm not exactly saying I'd trade my 80X for a 70...... but the 70 is simply a much better match for the tractor. Also, plan on buying Kubota's rear wheel spacers for around $300. Without them, you won't be able to get the pins in that mount the hoe. It will also make your tractor more stable, and are nice to have anyway. As far as the overhang goes..... it's never been a problem. I can see it would be possible (or likely) for the back of the hoe to drag when driving up onto a trailer, but it has NEVER been an issue under normal use of the tractor. I'm sure a good welding shop could raise the hoe a bit...... but I don't see the need for it. If it drags going up on a trailer.... get longer ramps, or drive on a couple 2X10s or whatever. Yes, the BH 80X is available with the hydraulic thumb. No, the BH 70X is not. Vic4news is the only member I'm aware of that has added the hydraulic thumb kit to his BH 80X. I guess if you were going to go that way, I'd just order it with the hydraulic thumb new. As far as putting a hydraulic thumb on a 70X..... it could be done, but not with a 'bolt on' kit. Many members here have added hydraulic thumbs over the years.... a search should find you plenty of reading on them.

 

[tazzboy4life]

Thanks again ductape you answered most of my concerns. I am really really wanting the hydraulic thumb so Ill probably end up going with the bh80 but Im still trying to sell myself on it mentally. It does look a bit big but I wont have it on much just when its required for the job Im doing.The 580 Case is just a pain to haul to jobs so this B3030 will fill in on most jobs an do fine. I really like your setup, Its what I'm headed for, even the seat!

 

[Ductape]

I took a couple pics of the subframe in relation to the three point today.... I'll try to get them up later tonight. Not surewhat I have handy as far as pictures of the hoe on the tractor, but I'll take a look. I probably won't have the how on for another month, unfortunately.