Backhoe Woods Backhoe Subframe

Sarge · Jan 20, 2004

I recently purchased a Woods 6500 backhoe that is 2 years old. My local dealers tell me that I can't buy a subframe for that Model???? I have a Kubota (Compact) tractor and when I was talking to them about buying a new backhoe they said a subframe would be no problem... Any web sites or ideas where I might be able to research different makes or models..

Thanks- Sarge

bcarter · Jan 20, 2004

I can't believe that they no longer make a frame for this...

If you haven't tried Wood's website yet click here.

Rick Jay · Jan 20, 2004

What model tractor do you want to mount the 6500 backhoe on?

~Rick

VT_Kioti · Jan 20, 2004

Sarge
I don't which tractor you have but I am checking into backhoes for my B7500. Yesterday I talked with a salesman at a large dealership. They sell both Kubota's and Woods. He told me that the Woods 6500 and 7500 are the same model they have made since the mid 90's. He said there was a subframe for different tractors. If you have a fairly new tractor you should be able to find a dealer who will sell just the subframe and not want to sell the backhoe and subframe as a complete unit. The dealers in my area will do that.
Good luck
Al

ronjhall · Jan 20, 2004

Sarge
Before a bought my <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> backhoe I stopped at a dealer near Toledo OH. That made his own sub frame for the Wood 65 & 7500 backhoes. He made them so that a MMM could be used without removing the sub frame. It didn’t look like there was a lot of work to make a sub frame.

Sarge · Jan 22, 2004

It's a B1700HST. I found a dealer that's working with me to get a subframe. Not the dealer right around the corner from my home!!!!! but it'll work.

Thanks_larry

Sarge · Jan 22, 2004

I've also thought about making my own but I'm not exactly sure where it would bolt to?? I don't even have a picture of a subframe to see if it's possible.

Thanks-Sarge

chrisjbell · Jan 23, 2004

I have a B7300 HST and a Woods 6500 backhoe. Mine has a subframe that was built by Woods (came with it) - it was the only way I could get it (and I think the best option for my setup). I'm not that familiar with your tractor but I think it is pretty close to what I've got and I'd expect that you can get a subframe for it - sounds like it'll take some work, though /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. Good luck...

bigrazor · Jan 28, 2004

I have a B1700HST with the Woods 6500 on a subframe so I know they make it (or at least used to make it).

BBELL · Jan 28, 2004

I have a 7500 woods on my 1700 Ford. I bought the subframe from a dealer who had it out back in the junk pile, it even had the saddle with it. I paid $150.00 for it, brought it home and and slide it under my tractor. With my luck the saddle which bolts to the bottom of the rear end of the tractor bolted right on and the front saddle got welded onto the cross member of the loader. That's all that holds the subframe on. When I put the backhoe on, I found out that the seats were to close to each other so I took the backhoe off the subframe and extended the channel frame out 10", I butt welded them on, 100% weld, drilled the 4 new hole and put the backhoe back on and I was in bussiness. I can show you some pictures if you'd like.