Kubota BH 90 vs. Woods BH9000

[JimMorrissey]

Can anybody comment on these two BH options?...price, capabilities, ease of installation/removal, etc. This would be for an L series machine.

 

[st1c2]

as for price, not sure,it was part of my total package, new 3830, bh90, 6' rear finish mower, 6' box and an auger. purchased late 2004.
now for capabilities:
i had a 2910 with the 4690 bh it did ok'ish. but this new bh90
i like a lot!! it seems to be plenty powerful and i run the engine at only 1500/1800rpm. ti took about 3 or 4 hours to get the hoe operating to it's capacity/strength.
now installation:
assuming you have the two lower lift arms already off, it only takes about 10 minutes to install. removal is even quicker.
hope this info helped.
beware.........you can not have a midmount/belly mower with the bh90 on a 3830!!!!! two major subframe members required for the hoe are in the way.
good luck
steve c.

 

[SPaulsen]

I have the 3430 HST, BH90 .....I have had the machine for 2 years, no problems at all. Although I have seen price variations, I paid about 7-$8000 for mine. Hook up is easy. Takes about 15-20min. You do have to remove the 3 point lift arms which is included with the 15-20min. I just finished trenching a 700' 3ft deep X 2 ft wide ditch through rocky soil. It took me 5-6 hours to do that with the hoe and that was taking my time, taking breaks and petting the dog. Great backhoe. I recommend it to all.

 

[DDT]

I have a woods 9000 on a L 5030 cab, but only got a few hours on it so far but do like it. on and off easy and don't take long. Mine has a 18" bucket.