Backhoe 3pt vs. frame mount backhoe

[twomanytractors]

I'm thinking about a backhoe for my B7610. What are the pros/cons of a factory frame mounted vs. aftermarket 3 pt backhoe?

 

[john_bud]

Con - Kubota will void your warranty on any physical damage anywhere on the machine if a 3pt hoe is used. (Most all are the same, not just K)

Con - weaker mount and wobbly performance from the 3pt vs frame 4 pt mount

Pro - cheaper by a few hundred.

 

[B7510HSD]

I have the B7510 and bought my 3 pt backhoe from Kubota so I would have the warranty with the tractor and so far after 3 years not a glitch!!

 

[jpm]

con: parts of your body between tractor and hoe = possible large dr.bills
pros: none except a few $ cheeper

 

[JDeerekid]

Do a search on here and you will get alot of comments and information. There are alot of threads on this subject. Most will tell you to get a subframe.

 

[TrippleT]

Some people have had the tractor break in half with the three pointers.

 

[NHbotanut]

I have the same tractor with a Woods 70X subframe BH. I can't speak for the 3 PT type, but I really like how solid the unit feels. I supose if you change a lot 3 PT implements, it would be a plus. Personally, when I put the hoe back on after winter, it generally doesn't come off until next winter for the blower.

 

[LBrown59]

Con - Kubota will void your warranty on any physical damage anywhere on the machine if a 3pt hoe is used. (Most all are the same, not just K)

Con - weaker mount and wobbly performance from the 3pt vs frame 4 pt mount

Pro - cheaper by a few hundred.

Con -dangerous if something breaks it can crush you.

 

[dfkrug]

I have the B7510 and bought my 3 pt backhoe from Kubota so I would have the warranty with the tractor and so far after 3 years not a glitch!!

Yes, both the Kubota 4672 and the 4690 hoes are 3-pt hoes sold and
warranteed by the company. Even Kubota admits they are not consistent
with company policy re OTHER companies' 3-pt hoes. Go figure.

 

[twomanytractors]

Wow, glad I asked. I was not aware of the potential damage or warranty issues. I would not want to explain to the dealer (or my wife!) how my tractor split in half! So

So my next question is, how difficult is it to install & remove the Kubota frame mount hoe from this tractor?