BH92, a good backhoe?

[kcfarm]

I think I'm sold on the MX5100 HST w/FEL. Now I'm wondering whether I should get a backhoe too. I surely have jobs for it. Is the BH92 a good backhoe? Or should I get something aftermarket later on?

I need a backhoe that moves left to right quick. My brother's JD is very slow and always has been. It is a different design as it uses a big chain instead of a pivot arm.

Thanks.

 

[art]

I hate after market add ons!!! They normally are a generic frame made to fit the most amount of units they can so the manufacturer has less costs involved per machine.

The BH 92 frame work as well as the ho are designed by Kubota for kubotas tractor frames as well as the hydraulic systems!!!

Not also designed to fit Case/new holland chassis, john deere,and yanmar and the list goes on for maybe makes and sizes.

 

[Kyle241]

If you're going to add a backhoe, get the BH92 with the tractor, that way you can get whatever promo is available on the whole kit. I'm look at the MX4700 with the same backhoe and have read good things about it. Overall I like it however I am not a fan of the mini second seat. I would prefer the L45 setup but that's a whole different machine.

 

[kcfarm]

Not sure about promo deals, but the price of the backhoe added $8,000 to the total price. He says the list price is $9859. Does that sound good?

The price for the MX5100 HST w/FEL is $25,500. I did a search and that seems to be a fair price.

Thanks.

 

[Kyle241]

$8000 for the BH92 sounds like a good price. It is their top of line backhoe. I hear you about price. I have priced the L4400 and MX4700 and want a backhoe as I use mine on my B20 a lot and don't want to be without. However after adding that to the tractor, wanting a boxblade, and rototiller it really pushes up the price. Plus we have what we call the HST (harmonized sales tax) of 13% so that adds another $4000+ on top. So I am on the sidelines right now.

Would love to see pics of your MX5100 with backhoe when you get it. I have yet to see one with a BH.

 

[khromatics]

very happy with upgrading from a l3400 to mx5100 few months ago,whites farm supply in sangerfield has been great to deal with,traded l3400 in with woods 7.5 backhoe,just ordered bh92 @ whites. owner art white has always gave me good advise on picking correct equipment, cant wait to get it. anyone have a bh92 on a mx5100? has anyone checked out land prides new snowblower line? just got one from whites, looks to be over built,should last chain looks oversize,hyd chute uses hyd motor,chute ring drive is thick.cant wait to see how it throws snow!

 

[Martian]

Although super expensive a backhoe adds a lot of capability and a lot of resale as well. If you can afford a backhoe I would get it as their are tons of possibilities that you wouldn't have without. If you have your required/wanted size with budget left over get a backhoe and you'll be happier long term.

 

[chuckerb]

I got the MX5100 with the BH92 back in June and have never regretted it a bit. At present I have 103 theraputic hours on it and have loved every minute. As the good Lord needed a place to put all the extra rock left over from the creation of the earth, I could not imagine not having my backhoe while landscaping my 7 acres of forest/soon to be lawn.

Good luck with your purchase and most of all...ENJOY!

Chuck

 

[khromatics]

whites should have my bh92 backhoe ready in morning, cant wait to tear the lawn up!

 

[ljohnson778]

whites should have my bh92 backhoe ready in morning, cant wait to tear the lawn up!

Should've bought a Yanmar... Ha ha, what's up Kevin?