JD 46 Backhoe

MJB · May 13, 2004

Here is a shot of the hoe attachment to the tractor. You can see how the rockshaft arms hook into the brakets on the hoe to lift it into place.

rockyridgefarm · May 13, 2004

Good pics, it is really hatd to show this setup, yours do a good job.

I like how your 3/8" return line is angled, mine is straight. I can't flip the hoe seat up when it is connected.

Hypernix · May 13, 2004

Hi,

When you say that you can't use the MMM with the BH because of the sub frame, is the only solution removing the subframe to get the MMM back on? And how involving is this in time?

Thanks!
Hyp3rnix

Cliff_Johns · May 13, 2004

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Thanks!
Hyp3rnix )</font>

It means you can't mow with the BH on (and thus the subframe, they go together). I think you probably don't want to mow with a BH on anyway. Removing the 46 BH (and thus the subframe) looks to be a 5 minute job, but it should be done on a flat, level surface. I haven't done it yet, I've only read the manual. I expect the first time to take a little longer, but It sure appears to be a strait forward and simple task.
Cliff

rockyridgefarm · May 13, 2004

Still better than some other brands where you can't get both on the same machine ever.

keeney · May 17, 2004

What about the other combination? The mower is on the tractor almost everyt time I want to use it (in the summer because the grass gets cut every week. Sometimes for a quick chore on level ground, I put the loader on and leave the MMM on. It has ground clearance issues for heavy duty digging, but is fine if I just want to use the forks for moving stuff around the driveway or yard, etc.

Can you do the same thing with the 46 BH? Put the BH on with the mower still on for a quick digging chore?

- Rick