Backhoe for B-7800

[KubotaSteve]

I'm thinking about adding a backhoe to my B-7800. My dealer gave me a price of about $6,000 installed over a year ago on a BH-75. When I went out to Kubota's website, that hoe is not even listed for the 7800, but is listed for some L series machines. Just curious about this as well as the people here with 7800's and the type of hoe they have. I've pretty much got my mind set on a Kubota hoe and definitely getting sub-framed mounted type.

Thanks,
Steve

 

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I'm thinking about adding a backhoe to my B-7800. My dealer gave me a price of about $6,000 installed over a year ago on a BH-75. When I went out to Kubota's website, that hoe is not even listed for the 7800, but is listed for some L series machines. Just curious about this as well as the people here with 7800's and the type of hoe they have. I've pretty much got my mind set on a Kubota hoe and definitely getting sub-framed mounted type.

Thanks,
Steve

I have the BH75 hoe on my B7800. Installed by dealer at purchase.

The website isn't always reliable. It USED to list this hoe for our tractor and now doesn't. I don't know why. I bought it in early July 2007.

It's a subframe installation using a kit from their inventory. Makes for an easy two hook and two pin installation with the subframe staying bolted to the tractor. Not bad to remove or replace the hoe after some practice.

One thing I liked about the Kubota subframe mount as opposed to some other brand names is that the frame doesn't take any of the tractor's ground clearance.