Backhoe Backhoe mount ground clearance

[tractorlogger]

Do you lose ground clearance when mounting aftermarket backhoe 4 point
backhoe frames to Kubota tractors? eg. Bradcos and Woods

For example the 40 series specs state 14.6 to 15.7 inches of ground clearance.

When you remove the hoe attachment and just the frame is left on the tractor is the ground clearance still the same as with no hoe mounting frame??

Also do these frames remove all the danger of stressing the tractor while using the backhoe attachment spec'd for that size tractor.

Thanks again...

 

[wushaw]

You will loose a few inches but it's nothing like having the BH attached.
The subframe is there just for the purpose of removing frame flex for BH operations.

 

[Kendall69]

I could go measure mine, but I'm guessing 4" plus. The frame on my Woods is about 4" and runs the length of the tractor ( mounts about in the middle).