First, let me say that I am not a expert for sure, with only 150 hrs in the tractor seat. I am looking hard for a backhoe at this time and have been researching lots of hoes. Have seen a Kubota 7 1/2 foot which would be similar to your woods, and have seen a woods 9000 ground breaker. There is a very impressive difference in the two hoes when you see them in person. To me 5500 is a lot of money, and for another 12 to 1300 above that you could get a bradco 509. From what I can tell Bradco is the way to go. The first thing that all the big boys with "real backhoes" mention is how little reach you have with those "little three point jobbies". With a 509 you would have an extra 2 foot 2inche digging depth with slightly more than that in reach. More reach equates to less repositioning...more work in less time. Plus with a 509 you would have about 1000 lbs more dipperstick pressure. With your tractor I would consider the Bradco 511 with subframe for about 8000- 8500. Its more money but you would have twice the hoe. Weve all been there when we said "I wish I would have spent a little more to have better or more." When I bought my tractor I didnt think I would use a Front loader much... Boy am I glad I have it after some of the uses it has proved to be worth it. I believe a backhoe will be the same thing once you have it you want know how you lived without it before. I have a Kubota MX5000dt with Kubota Front Loader and am waiting for Bradco to make subframe mount so I can get the 511. The subframe for you tractor is already available. Reach on a 7 1/2 foot woods is about 9' 8" and reach on a 511 is 14' 5" and the strength of the hoe will be about twice as much. I have researched the Rhino, Kelley, Bushhog, Woods, Kubota, and Bradco. Bradco specs out better than all, And Bradco makes some backhoes for Kubota, and Ford NewHolland. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Isn't that special. Hope this helps.