Backhoe for B7800

[44Rattlesnake]

I am new to this forum and would appreciate some help/advice. I have decided to purchase a B7800 and am confused about the best approach for a backhoe. My options seem to include: 1) buy new tractor with the Woods BH80-XT backhoe, 2) buy new tractor with a Kubota BH75 backhoe, or 3) buy a slightly used tractor with a BL4690b backhoe (way better price...).

I have learned that the BL4690b backhoe mounts on the 3-point hitch vs. on a sub-frame. The BL4690b also runs off of the PTO and has its own hydrolic system.

I can't find any specifications on the BL4690b Backhoe... What are the pros/cons and capacities of the BL4690b backhoe?

For comparison the Woods BH80-XT claims a bucket digging force of 3,780lbs and a dipperstick of 2,480lbs.

Thanks in advance for your help...

 

[44Rattlesnake]

I am new to this forum and would appreciate some help/advice. I have decided to purchase a B7800 and am confused about the best approach for a backhoe. My options seem to include: 1) buy new tractor with the Woods BH80-XT backhoe, 2) buy new tractor with a Kubota BH75 backhoe, or 3) buy a slightly used tractor with a BL4690b backhoe (way better price...).

I have learned that the BL4690b backhoe mounts on the 3-point hitch vs. on a sub-frame. The BL4690b also runs off of the PTO and has its own hydrolic system.

I can't find any specifications on the BL4690b Backhoe... What are the pros/cons and capacities of the BL4690b backhoe?

For comparison the Woods BH80-XT claims a bucket digging force of 3,780lbs and a dipperstick of 2,480lbs.

Thanks in advance for your help...

 

[wushaw]

A subframe backhoe is the way to go for it's strength.
I have a BH75 on a L2800 which is fine but I have bent a curl cylinder (I think it was my fault). Several TBN members have bent dipper stick cylinders.

 

[wushaw]

A subframe backhoe is the way to go for it's strength.
I have a BH75 on a L2800 which is fine but I have bent a curl cylinder (I think it was my fault). Several TBN members have bent dipper stick cylinders.

 

[ronjhall]

BL4690A backhoe.
Digging depth 90.2"
Digging Force 2950 lbs. Curl Cylinder
Digging Force 1740 lbs. Crowd Cylinder
Weight Including Crate 912 lbs.
Reach from Centerline Swing Pivot 116.5 "
To install it on a B7800 a Heavy Duty Top Link Bracket is required.
Folding ROP's is require no matter which backhoe you purchase.

 

[ronjhall]

BL4690A backhoe.
Digging depth 90.2"
Digging Force 2950 lbs. Curl Cylinder
Digging Force 1740 lbs. Crowd Cylinder
Weight Including Crate 912 lbs.
Reach from Centerline Swing Pivot 116.5 "
To install it on a B7800 a Heavy Duty Top Link Bracket is required.
Folding ROP's is require no matter which backhoe you purchase.