Wallenstein 3pt. backhoe questions

[afoster]

I need some information on the Wallenstein GX720 3pt. backhoe. Most forums seem to make a point, of saying "stay away from 3pt. hitch backhoes" because they seem to break the 3pt. hitch. However when I've gone looking for documented evidence that this actually occurs I'm just not having much luck finding any (it almost seems like it could be something similar to an urban myth).
My question is this, people seem to say; that what fails on these 3pt backhoes is the top-link anchor on the tractor, because the hoe creates to much stress on the fitting. Which seems very plausible!
What I've noticed on the Wallenstein backhoes is, as well as having the top-link attachment point they also run another link down to the draw-bar of the tractor such that there are two points now taking the forces generated from the backhoe. So if anyone has one of these backhoes does this methodology seem to work or are they still having failure problems with the attachment points on the tractor.

 

[Baby Grand]

Where's dfkrug when you need him?

Here's a good place to start:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/171760-how-build-your-own-custom.html

 

[afoster]

I've read pretty well all the information that I can find on 3pt and subframe mounted backhoes. What I'm hoping for is someone with experience, with the Wallenstein backhoe to give me some helpful information on this brand.

 

[afoster]

I thought that there would be some Wallenstien backhoe owners out there, that could answer my question, but I guess not.

 

[afoster]

Thought I'd try to get some comments on the Wallenstien backhoes one last time, before I give up on them.

 

[Luremaker]

Thought I'd try to get some comments on the Wallenstien backhoes one last time, before I give up on them.

I was at the London Farm show last week and did visit the Wallensten display. I thought the rep said they used a proprietary 4 point hitch on their backhoes. I may have photos if you are interested. Nice looking backhoes. Other than that I know very little about them

 

[afoster]

I've seen quite a few pictures of these backhoes, but none actually showing the top-link attachment to draw-bar that I'm wondering about. I only became aware of this attachment link by reading their on-line operator's/installation manual. I've sent several inquires to the company asking specific questions about the attachment link as well as trying to get confirmation that the backhoe would actually fit on my tractor. But to date have had no response from the company regarding these inquires. Which to me is starting to indicate that company does not have a good support/service structure in place.

 

[Luremaker]

I've seen quite a few pictures of these backhoes, but none actually showing the top-link attachment to draw-bar that I'm wondering about. I only became aware of this attachment link by reading their on-line operator's/installation manual. I've sent several inquires to the company asking specific questions about the attachment link as well as trying to get confirmation that the backhoe would actually fit on my tractor. But to date have had no response from the company regarding these inquires. Which to me is starting to indicate that company does not have a good support/service structure in place.

I've emailed them in the past and and never received a reply. I don't think they really know what email is all about. Call them with your questions. Let me pull and resize a few pictures.

 

[afoster]

If you have pictures of the 3pt hitch assembly for the backhoe that would help. I have tried phoning them, but got put on hold then disconnected. If their support structure is poor as the impression that I'm getting from them, then I probably shouldn't consider one of their backhoes located were I am.

 

[Luremaker]

Here are a few pictures. Not as clear as I remember. These were taken at a farm show last summer.