BigBlue, you should look at Bro-Tec.com for their backhoe Ripper/Trencher. These are very inexpensive and replace the bucket. Should make stump removal much easier and faster. You don't have to dig up so much dirt or fill as many holes. The Trencher bolts on to the ripper for cleaning out trenches. This unit is quicker and easier on your BH than using the bucket.
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BigBlue, you should look at Bro-Tec.com for their backhoe Ripper/Trencher. These are very inexpensive and replace the bucket. Should make stump removal much easier and faster. You don't have to dig up so much dirt or fill as many holes. The Trencher bolts on to the ripper for cleaning out trenches. This unit is quicker and easier on your BH than using the bucket.
Big Blue Florida
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Yes, will do. They are of tall 100ft pine trees. We lost a lot of trees during storms in the last 2 yrs.
Big Blue Florida
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Much thanks for the link but it was a blank when clicking on it.
Big Blue Florida
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The following are part of our stump removal program w/ the XG3025H as requested.
The hole was dug out & then the many tap roots were under cut after the sand & mud was washed out from the roots.
The hole was dug out & then the many tap roots were under cut after the sand & mud was washed out from the roots.
Big Blue Florida
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This stump was too tippy for the tractor to safely carry it to the woods.
We dragged it backwards for 1/4 mile.
We dragged it backwards for 1/4 mile.
Sorry. Just punch Bro-Tec in to your browser.
fgsiii
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I received a reply from Bro-Tek saying that they will fabricate their products for the LS XG3025, no problem. The wheel spacers and the ripper/trencher are on my list. Got a text from my dealer yesterday saying that my tractor with backhoe installed will be delivered today (Saturday). I'm anxious to check the top link issue as discussed previously. I'll post the results later.
fgsiii
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My tractor XG3025 with the LB1100 backhoe was delivered this afternoon. I immediately checked for the top link hook up and find that my backhoe has no way to attach the top link. Please see attached photos. Big Blue Florida is that attachment point for the top link on your backhoe welded or bolted on, couldn't tell from the photo. I plan to contact my dealer next week to see if he can explain the different models. Happy fathers day to all the Dads
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fgsiii
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3Lfarms you are probably correct but I'm still wondering why two Model LB1100 backhoes could be different, one with and one without the attachment point for the top link. Another LS mystery!
Big Blue Florida
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fgsiii, not trying to stir the pot..........I took another look & this pix of our actual connection, at the point under the BH operator's seat.
Big Blue Florida
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I should add that the fit is about as good as it gets, meaning there is not slop between the two locating (blue) bars.
I tend to lean on the side of the tech guys from Trenton Farm Equipment. My recall LS dealer, in FL.
The link should be there to lessen stress on the nuts & bolts connections below.
I told a peek under the blue painted diamond plate floor & noticed on heck of a thick mounting plate in position for the connection point above the plate.
Your floor plate appears to be also cut out as mine is. Just your BH isn't offering our connection point.
Strange, to see this step NOT removed from the factory assembly (plate cut out).
I would have to look deeper in better day light but you may be able to weld in those two missing anchor bars for the link connection.
If it comes to this, we'll be glad to make measurements & forward them to you.
On a better note: we removed our stump yesterday & wife sent it down in the woods to decay away. Now for the crater fill in.
I tend to lean on the side of the tech guys from Trenton Farm Equipment. My recall LS dealer, in FL.
The link should be there to lessen stress on the nuts & bolts connections below.
I told a peek under the blue painted diamond plate floor & noticed on heck of a thick mounting plate in position for the connection point above the plate.
Your floor plate appears to be also cut out as mine is. Just your BH isn't offering our connection point.
Strange, to see this step NOT removed from the factory assembly (plate cut out).
I would have to look deeper in better day light but you may be able to weld in those two missing anchor bars for the link connection.
If it comes to this, we'll be glad to make measurements & forward them to you.
On a better note: we removed our stump yesterday & wife sent it down in the woods to decay away. Now for the crater fill in.
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fgsiii
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Thanks for the better photo of the connection point. I'm going to print it out and take it to my dealer next week & see what he says. Did you see the photo of the data plate on my backhoe that I posted yesterday? Is yours the same except for the serial number? I double checked my operators manual for the backhoe and it makes absolutely no mention of the top link connection and none of the illustrations show it. I'm thinking you must have a heaver backhoe than mine or maybe there was a difference in model years. Is your serial number higher or lower than mine (please see previous photo)? I hope you have a great Fathers Day & thanks for all the info you have provided.
Big Blue Florida
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We think a pix may be better, than just copying & posting.
Big Blue Florida
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Hey, anyone looking at our tiny pix should know that for some strange reason our pix are turned side ways(recently), but click on the tiny pix & sure enough it shows up corrected.
We don't know why this is happening but try to bare w/ this minor inconvenience . thanks
We don't know why this is happening but try to bare w/ this minor inconvenience . thanks
fgsiii
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Thanks Big Blue Florida, according to the data plate we have the same model BH and it's interesting to note that it appears that LS has sold almost 307 thousand of these since you bought yours & I bought mine. That's a lot of steel! Sometime this coming week I'll go visit my dealer and see what he knows about the differences & I'll report back. Tomorrow I plan to become familiar with my BH with a little trenching for a drainage pipe and a couple of small stumps in our side yard. Thanks again.
Big Blue Florida
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If I may suggest something.
We have noticed the large nuts & bolts at the lower connections of BH, on both sides, will come loose rather easily after a few hours of real use.
We tighten these down regularly as the BH is used. We noticed a clicking at first & then out right clacking.
We know this is a tractor & we accept whatever routine tightening may be required.
We are hopping the upper link will lessen this minor issue.
Best of luck w/ your new addition, we have found the BH to be a must have for us.
We have noticed the large nuts & bolts at the lower connections of BH, on both sides, will come loose rather easily after a few hours of real use.
We tighten these down regularly as the BH is used. We noticed a clicking at first & then out right clacking.
We know this is a tractor & we accept whatever routine tightening may be required.
We are hopping the upper link will lessen this minor issue.
Best of luck w/ your new addition, we have found the BH to be a must have for us.
ProdaddyTX
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Hi guys. Yes, mystery indeed. The top link mounting point on backhoes (or lack of) is not based on size. The last rounds of backhoes we've received in both 1100 series and 3100 series do not have the top link mount on the backhoe. There's been no dealer communication that I'm aware of as to why this was changed.
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