brisbine
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I am considering purchasing a B7500 (16 PTO HP) with a subframed Woods 6500 remote PTO backhoe (mainly due to budget, size, and weight constraints), but my concern is that is will be more of a toy than a tool capable of real work. A local dealer let me dig some holes in his back lot, and it seemed to have decent breakout force (12" bucket), but I had a hard time keeping the tractor stationary. Perhaps the tractor is too light, but I think it was just my inexperience.
Also, I found out that the 6500 backhoe does not have replaceable bushings like its big brothers (7500 and 9000). Has anyone had any problems with pin/pivot wear on this model?
If anyone has this particular combination or something similar I would love to hear your feedback on what you think of it. Is it too small to do any real work? I plan on using it in clay, rocky soil where we will be building a house (utilities, drains, septic, some stumping, etc...). Is this combination capable of the tasks? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
-Brian
Also, I found out that the 6500 backhoe does not have replaceable bushings like its big brothers (7500 and 9000). Has anyone had any problems with pin/pivot wear on this model?
If anyone has this particular combination or something similar I would love to hear your feedback on what you think of it. Is it too small to do any real work? I plan on using it in clay, rocky soil where we will be building a house (utilities, drains, septic, some stumping, etc...). Is this combination capable of the tasks? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
-Brian