Mahindra 6000 w/ Bradco 511 BH

BobG_in_VA · Mar 4, 2005

Well, I pulled the trigger today and ordered a 511 BH with both the 18" and 24" buckets and frame mount. Also ordered the PTO pump. Should be here in a couple of weeks. Anything I should be wary of????Anyone had any problems on break-in with the Bradco? thanks. BobG in VA

LarryRB · Mar 4, 2005

I had one with the PTO pump and it was flawless. Personally, I had 12 and 24 buckets. The difference between the 18 and 24 isn't enough. The difference between the 12 and 24 is like night and day. 12" buckets are best when used to rip trunk roots out (Bradco adds side cutters to their buckets) and do underground electric and the like.. An 18 with side cutters isn't enough difference from the 24 when it comes to pure ripping power... Somewhere on the photo section is pics of the hoe.. Also on Newenglandtractor.com and under their backhoe page, is more pics of the machine I had w/511. Please consider changing the 18 for a 12, especially if tree trunks/roots, etc are on the immediate to do project lists.

BobG_in_VA · Mar 5, 2005

Thanks for info. I think you're right! I'll give my dealer a call on Monday morning. I was also thinking that for trenching if you needed to cover your "stuff" with gravel the 18" would require a bunch more than a 12". Thanks for the reply. BobG in VA

LarryRB · Mar 5, 2005

look at the 12/24 buckets in a leverage fashion. You have a lot more leverage between the 12 " bucket and the approx. 8" wide dipper stick.. Putting on the 18" drastically reduces the leverage for power uses.. And even more so using a 24..

Slippy · Mar 5, 2005

I have the 6000 w/ 511 Mahindra (Bradco) BH. I also agree that the 12" and 24" is the best way to go. Mine has plenty of power to dig roots, etc with the 12". It also takes alot less gravel to fill the ditches.
I don't have the pto pump. Not sure I need it. It seems to run fine and fast enough, although as I have gotten better with it I can see how the pump would be usefull if it will increase the speed of the hoe.
Couple of things to watch. I have bumped my knee on the pit cock release knob and lost fluid and then wondered why the hoe was not responding like it should. Make sure it is tight. Also, make sure you back straight on to the hoe when hooking up, it will make attachement go alot quicker.
My dealer marked a new line on my fluid level when I added the hoe. He said it will take more fluid, and so I keep it at a higher level. Only problem is that it will sometimes come out the overflow in the summer without the hoe on a steep hill.

It is a great machine and you will be very impressed. I tore down an old barn last summer and used mine to pull out the corner posts of the barn. Very stout piece of equipment.

Good luck, have fun, and be careful.

Slippy · Mar 5, 2005

Oh, one more thing, as with any equipment, I think it is a good idea to make sure you keep grease in the pivot points.

johnsonauto · Mar 7, 2005

Did you go for the 14 gpm pump or the 9 gpm pump? I would say go with the 14 gpm pump if you have not i'm shure Larry would agree.

Scott

BobG_in_VA · Mar 7, 2005

Scott, I was looking at the book and it only showed one PTO pump. Did not notice what the GPM was. He told me the dealer cost was $600. Hope its the "big" one. Can you help me out here with some dealer info? Thanks BobG in VA

johnsonauto · Mar 8, 2005

511 backhoe for "00" series with 14 gpm is part # ati511DPO
511 backhoe for "00" series with 9 gpm is part # ati511DP
You will have to check with your dealer, but i would only go with the 14gpm pump.

Scott

LarryRB · Mar 8, 2005

Two things here. first, the tractor comes with a 7.9 GPM pump or thereabouts. Second thing is, Bradco states openly in their litterature, the 511 needs 11 GPM or more to operate correctly. So why go for the 9GPM which will do nothing more for you? GO for the 14. you won't be sorry.///