Backhoe Backhoe for TC33D

[mplandon]

I am interested in a backhoe for my TC33D. Can anyone tell me about the Woods 6500 or 7500 Backhoe. How easy are they to take on/off and how good do they work? Other backhoe options?

 

[earthmaster1]

Woods arn't bad, it all depends on what your going to do with it, Bradco is the best in my opinion as far as backhoes go, in my opinion, I would look at the 3265 or 3375, also a candian company Hardy is good if you want an extendahoe which i think is the only company to offer extendahoe. 8' that extends 2 feet if i remember right 8DL ithink is the model. If your going to do any serious digging definatly go with a subframe mount not 3pt mount.

 

[John_Mc]

I've seen several Woods 7500 backhoes that were well used and seemed to be holding up fine. The same model is also used on tractors larger than the TC33D, so I would assume it's built tough enough for your application.

One advantage the New Holland backhoes have is that you do not have to remove the lower 3 pt hitch arms to mount it. I'm not sure if this is true of any of the other brands. (The NH 757c is in the same ballpark as a Woods 7500, if I recall)

NOTE: I also own a TC33D. I've been keeping my eyes open for a good used backhoe. I would NOT put a 3 Pt hitch backhoe on this machine. Go with the subframe mount.

John Mc