Backhoe Backhoe ?

[Code54]

How hard is it to assemble a Kubota backhoe and install it on a CUT (7610). I am trying to get the best price on a new 4672A and thought it may be worth installing myself but am not sure. Also what can I expect to pay installed for one?
Thanks!!

 

[Code54]

Anyone?

 

[ronjhall]

The only install on the tractor would be a HD Top-Link Bracket. Plus tractor needs to be equipped with a Folding ROP's.
There is some subassembly of the BH but not major. Hydraulic tank will be empty. It requires 5 gallons of UDT. Include that in the price you pay for BH.
When my BH was delivered. Dealer had it mounted on another B2910. They just backed tractor off from the back of the trailer. Then disconnected from the tractor. They then installed on my tractor. Took about a 1/2 hour. It took a hour to install the first time I did it myself.
The BH weighs 851 lbs in crate. How will you unload when you get it home?

 

[MarkV]

I’m not dead sure but I believe I read that Kubota dealers are not allowed to sell Kubota products unassembled in the crate. Given the liability issues of these days it would make sense.

MarkV

 

[rswyan]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I’m not dead sure but I believe I read that Kubota dealers are not allowed to sell Kubota products unassembled in the crate. )</font>
Well I'm glad my dealer didn't know that when he sold me our BL4690B backhoe ...... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bought it from him, financed it through Kubota, and they drop shipped it from the Columbus warehouse to a commercial rental property that I own. Neighbor and I went and picked it up in his p/u truck. I used the FEL on our B2910 to remove it (disassembled, several pieces) from the back of his truck and then assembled it myself in the old shop here at the house.

It was a bit of trick of doing it - I used a 1 ton chainfall attached to a frame made of 4 x 4's to lift it up and hold it upright for assembly. It went more or less fine ..... other than the fact that the chainfall was hooked to the 4 x 4's by just a screw eye which was screwed into the 4 x 4's (I wouldn't recommend this) ...... that was somewhat scary .... although I took alot of care to block it up as I was lifting it. Kubota recommends a gantry type crane for doing this.

My neighbor had to help me install the dipperstick on it, due to the weight. He managed to smash a couple of fingers when we did that, fortunately not to badly.

The 'hoe is heavy enough that you will definitely want a secure way to lift and hold it upright - if it fell on you it could easily maim or kill you.

 

[rswyan]

BTW, to answer your original questions - it wasn't really that hard to do (took me about a day) once I figure out how to lift and support it. I managed to save some money by doing it myself (maybe $500 to $750 ?)

 

[Code54]

Thanks all. Unloading it would be the biggest problem but I may have an idea or two on that one....
What should I expect to pay for one now a days?
Thanks

 

[ronjhall]

List price is $6700. I have had my 4690 for a few years now. Price was $5700 with tax. You can also look at a Woods BH600. Should be a little less than the 4672.
Latest price have been between $6000 and $7000.

 

[Code54]

Thank you!
Are both Hoes considered "subframe" mounted ? I noticed my Kubota dealer says it is a 4th point mount - is there a difference, or anyting I should be concerned with?
Any concerned with strenght? It just seems I could do so many little things with a hoe that it will be worth all the $$ over the long run.
Thank you again

 

[rswyan]

I think I paid $6100 for our BL4690B with two buckets (10" & 16")

Kubota considers them subframe backhoes - they require a FEL to be installed for the tractor they are used on. The FEL includes a pair of rails (the "subframe") which ties the front and rear of the tractor together on the bottom and stiffens it.

As far as I know the 4672 and 4690 are three point mounts not four point. I think you have to go to a BH75 to get a four point mount. Dunno whether these are available for the older series B models or not.