Backhoe BH77 Backhoe Worth It?
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jeff9366
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How much work do you do with Three Point Hitch implements?
Removing/replacing a Backhoe for Three Point Hitch components is just enough of a PITA that many make the swap only once or twice.
It is rare for anyone to find the correct Backhoe for their tractor used, at a good price.
Removing/replacing a Backhoe for Three Point Hitch components is just enough of a PITA that many make the swap only once or twice.
It is rare for anyone to find the correct Backhoe for their tractor used, at a good price.
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homerjsimpson137
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Found one for 3k in perfect shape. Fits my L3200 (per Kubota specs). Just wondering if these type of attachments have enough power to be worth it. I need to dig a few ditches, rip out a few small stumps/trees. The other thing that concerns me and I don't know, is the Backhoe attachment has a fixed seat, meaning I will have to get off the tractor seat, then get back on the Backhoe seat to start to dig my trench. While on the Backhoe, does that mean I have to get off the Backhoe seat and return to the tractor seat to move the tractor 5 feet to continue extending my trench?
I know on a true full Backhoe, Ive seen operators dig, reach behind them and move the Backhoe forward a bit, then dig again.....
If I have to continually go back and forth between seats to readjust the tractor during a dig, it might not be worth the purchase.
Thoughts are welcome.
I know on a true full Backhoe, Ive seen operators dig, reach behind them and move the Backhoe forward a bit, then dig again.....
If I have to continually go back and forth between seats to readjust the tractor during a dig, it might not be worth the purchase.
Thoughts are welcome.
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homerjsimpson137
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Forgot to mention that I do use three point hitch attachments on a regular basis but also the Backhoe attachment is quick attach so should be very easy to connect and disconnect. I hope....lol
mikescruggs
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Our first tractor upgrade was to a 33 hp tractor to obtain a sub-frame mounted backhoe. We thought it worked great until we started to build trails/roads in the woods....a lot of repositioning. I have used the backhoe to reposition the machine, but I think (in our sized machines) we may be causing more wear by not "anchoring" the machine. I feel there was a lot of shaking or movement as I dug when I set the machine to be repositioned.
Removing/attaching it was not too bad...except where the backhoe sat for long periods because I needed to use other attachments for projects. The backhoe would settle and require some repositioning to line it up to be re-attached. It was not too bad, but worth mentioning.
If you have a few projects which would require renting a tractor with backhoe then do the math....I am sure the rental fees would more than cover the cost of the unit you are looking at.
Mike
Removing/attaching it was not too bad...except where the backhoe sat for long periods because I needed to use other attachments for projects. The backhoe would settle and require some repositioning to line it up to be re-attached. It was not too bad, but worth mentioning.
If you have a few projects which would require renting a tractor with backhoe then do the math....I am sure the rental fees would more than cover the cost of the unit you are looking at.
Mike
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homerjsimpson137
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Thanks Mike. I think the cost will pay for itself but if I have to get off Backhoe part and reposition a bunch of times it might just be a pain. Any tricks to reposition tractor without getting off every time?
David Wayne
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I have the BH77 on my L3400, quite capable little machine, stump digging will be a chore if they are very big. For digging a trench, when you want to move ahead I just push with the dipper. That sounds like a good deal for the hoe, does it come with the sub-frame mount? They are
around $900 from Kubota, and you need hyd. to the rear for the backhoe. If you buy it, get a manual for it. There are some don'ts to know,
like dont raise the three point even though the arms are removed, can cause internal damage. As for removing the arms for the hoe and then putting them back for other work its only 10-20 minutes.
around $900 from Kubota, and you need hyd. to the rear for the backhoe. If you buy it, get a manual for it. There are some don'ts to know,
like dont raise the three point even though the arms are removed, can cause internal damage. As for removing the arms for the hoe and then putting them back for other work its only 10-20 minutes.
Ortimber
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I had one. While it's much better than using a shovel, I soon found out that the jobs I wanted to do with it got bigger than what it could handle. In my case, I had a lot of acreage and a lot of stumps. I put about 40hrs on the backhoe, then traded it for an excavator. If you only need the backhoe a few times a year doing smaller homeowner tasks, the cost of having one is probably worth considering.
I have one for my L3700. .....it certainly beats the shovel. As said earlier, removing the 3pt hitch is a bit of a nascence, and just like nought of a pita that I only have the BH on a couple times a year. But for 3k....I would scoop it up asap...you could probably make 2k on it real quick if you wanted to sell it. You also need the hydrolic lines to the back if you don't already have them, and the sub frame.
