Import backhoe or Woods?

Window Geek · 06-04-2008, 12:18 AM

There's a 3 pt backhoe for sale on ebay. "RE180 Backhoe Attachment w/ Independent Pump Bucket" The seller says they're imported from Italy. The pictures look nice. I'll have to build a sub frame.

Anyone try this one out? Do you like them?

My local dealer has a Woods bh6000 with a subframe in stock, but nearly $2000 more.

Thanks for your input.

snoboy · 06-04-2008, 03:51 AM

I realize $2000.00 is a bunch of money but a backhoe is a big investment. I would spend the money and get the WOODS. I've cheaped on several implements but for the backhoe and loader I stuck with name brand. Independant pump bucket sounds like it's PTO driving a seperate hydraulic system. How much time and money to build a quality subframe? I would guess at least $500.00 for materials, maybe more with steel prices climbing. Just my 2cents.

mrutkaus · 06-04-2008, 05:14 AM

I looked at it on ebay, I'd be tempted. The bucket digging force of 4850 seems unbelievably high. The BH80x is 3780, the bh70x is 3100... The dipperstick force seems very high also.

I got my woods bh80x it seems very high quality. I got it on a pallet delivered, which saved a bit of money, assembled it myself.

You might be surprised shopping around for a Woods, just take it off the lot, don't bother them with assembling it...

Mike

3RRL · 06-04-2008, 05:18 AM

I have an Italian backhoe. It's a Nardi P220. I built my own subframe for it. I also had a smaller Mazzotti that I traded for the larger Nardi. They are nice and well made units with good valve and PTO pump. Is yours like that? Do you have a link to it?

vic4news · 06-04-2008, 09:43 AM

I think Woods makes a nice hoe.

I would choose a sub-frame mounted hoe over a 3 point mount.

Vic

Window Geek · 06-04-2008, 05:11 PM

Rob,
"NEW RE180 Backhoe Attachment w/ Independent Pump Bucket" is featured on ebay. It seems like a nice unit...
From what I'm hearing, a sub frame is a must on my B7610. I'll go visit the Woods dealers this weekend and see what's out there.
Thanks to all for such quick replies.
Paul

amigauser · 06-04-2008, 05:45 PM

Bob at Woodbury Tractor in Connecticut has good pricing on Woods hoes.

Woodbury Tractor Company, LLC

I purchased my WR Long grapple from him and his price was better than anyone else I called.

awl51 · 06-10-2008, 09:44 PM

Seconded. Doing business with Bob Wolf at Woodbury was a delight. Not only was his Woods backhoe price better than any other I could find, his price for installation was unbelievably low.

06-04-2008, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Window Geek Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 46	Import backhoe or Woods? There's a 3 pt backhoe for sale on ebay. "RE180 Backhoe Attachment w/ Independent Pump Bucket" The seller says they're imported from Italy. The pictures look nice. I'll have to build a sub frame. Anyone try this one out? Do you like them? My local dealer has a Woods bh6000 with a subframe in stock, but nearly $2000 more. Thanks for your input. __________________ [#] Window Geek [#] When my wife said, "You've waited long enough for a tractor. Go get one.", I knew exactly what to say: "YES DEAR." Kubota B7610 HST 4WD LA352 FEL, B2765A front blade, 3 pt carryall, bucket forks, spreader, lifting boom, 2" receiver, TSC PHD, KK II 4' rototiller, Salsco chipper, towable splitter

06-04-2008, 03:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
snoboy Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 125	Re: Import backhoe or Woods? I realize $2000.00 is a bunch of money but a backhoe is a big investment. I would spend the money and get the WOODS. I've cheaped on several implements but for the backhoe and loader I stuck with name brand. Independant pump bucket sounds like it's PTO driving a seperate hydraulic system. How much time and money to build a quality subframe? I would guess at least $500.00 for materials, maybe more with steel prices climbing. Just my 2cents. __________________ To operate: 2004 Branson 4020 TLB w/thumb -Kodiak 72" HD box scraper -Lorenz 630 78" snow blower -Tytan 6" PTO chipper -Modern 60" rotary cutter -Rankin 2000 clamp-on forks To repair: -Millermatic 210 MIG w/ spoolgun -Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 51 Plasma cutter -Smith OA torches I'm self taught at using all my equipment so I suck but I have a good time.

06-04-2008, 05:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrutkaus Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: N. ofWinchester VA Posts: 572	Re: Import backhoe or Woods? I looked at it on ebay, I'd be tempted. The bucket digging force of 4850 seems unbelievably high. The BH80x is 3780, the bh70x is 3100... The dipperstick force seems very high also. I got my woods bh80x it seems very high quality. I got it on a pallet delivered, which saved a bit of money, assembled it myself. You might be surprised shopping around for a Woods, just take it off the lot, don't bother them with assembling it... Mike

06-04-2008, 05:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
3RRL Super Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Foothills of the Giant Sequoia's, California Posts: 5,571	Re: Import backhoe or Woods? I have an Italian backhoe. It's a Nardi P220. I built my own subframe for it. I also had a smaller Mazzotti that I traded for the larger Nardi. They are nice and well made units with good valve and PTO pump. Is yours like that? Do you have a link to it? __________________ Rob- ...The Older I get...the Better I Used to be...

06-04-2008, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
vic4news Silver Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merrimack County, NH Posts: 145	Re: Import backhoe or Woods? I think Woods makes a nice hoe. I would choose a sub-frame mounted hoe over a 3 point mount. Vic

06-04-2008, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Window Geek Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 46	Re: Import backhoe or Woods? Rob, "NEW RE180 Backhoe Attachment w/ Independent Pump Bucket" is featured on ebay. It seems like a nice unit... From what I'm hearing, a sub frame is a must on my B7610. I'll go visit the Woods dealers this weekend and see what's out there. Thanks to all for such quick replies. Paul __________________ [#] Window Geek [#] When my wife said, "You've waited long enough for a tractor. Go get one.", I knew exactly what to say: "YES DEAR." Kubota B7610 HST 4WD LA352 FEL, B2765A front blade, 3 pt carryall, bucket forks, spreader, lifting boom, 2" receiver, TSC PHD, KK II 4' rototiller, Salsco chipper, towable splitter

06-04-2008, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
amigauser Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Unionville, Connecticut USA Posts: 335	Re: Import backhoe or Woods? Bob at Woodbury Tractor in Connecticut has good pricing on Woods hoes. Woodbury Tractor Company, LLC I purchased my WR Long grapple from him and his price was better than anyone else I called. __________________ Kubota B3030HSDCC, LA403 FEL, Kubota Quick Hitch and 6 Foot Front Blade, ATI Tooth Bar, ATI Tach-All, WR Long 3rd Function Kit, WR Long RBG2 48" grapple, Bradco Pallet Forks, Woods LR72 Landscape Rake, JD 3pt Ballast Box, etc.

06-10-2008, 09:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
awl51 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: marlboro, ma Posts: 8	Re: Import backhoe or Woods? Seconded. Doing business with Bob Wolf at Woodbury was a delight. Not only was his Woods backhoe price better than any other I could find, his price for installation was unbelievably low.

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