Kubota B3030 back Hoe..?

[Sully2]

Im doing some research here for a futire purchase...looking for a backhoe. I notice that the Kubota #BH75..is run off the tractors hydraulics! Is this the "usual" procedure??..or? ( I was under the impression that SOME have th hyd pump run from the tractors PTO..??)

Can anyoe assist me with some brands and models of this approx size that DO run off the rear PTO and that with the correct "adapter frames..etc" will fit and work on a B3030?

Thanks

 

[HobbleCreek]

Check out Woods. I think they have some PTO driven backhoes.

 

[ronjhall]

Both <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> and Woods make BH's that run off a PTO pump. But don't let this sway from getting one that runs off tractor hydraulics. The PTO pump that runs my BH puts out 6.0 GPM at 2500 psi. This is similar to output of a B3030 hydraulics.
Here is a link to Woods BH. Click Here
My preference would be a BH75 for the B3030. List price for BH75 is $6622.

 

[Sully2]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Both <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> and Woods make BH's that run off a PTO pump. But don't let this sway from getting one that runs off tractor hydraulics. The PTO pump that runs my BH puts out 6.0 GPM at 2500 psi. This is similar to output of a B3030 hydraulics.
Here is a link to Woods BH. Click Here
My preference would be a BH75 for the B3030. List price for BH75 is $6622. )</font>

Only problem is..if I get one that requires tractor hydraulics to run it ( as compared to pTO driven) I THEN need the rear hyd setup for my B3030 at another $500 clams or so.

How does Woods compare to say BushHog brand...just as an example??

 

[ronjhall]

When looking at their spec's. Bush Hog seems to have a edge. I see you do not have a MMM like I do. Other than liking the way the BH75 mounts the others have some better features.
I have seen on TBN where members have used tractor hydraulics and PTO pump. PTO pump is not standard on most BH's. It may be a wash with hydraulics.
Bradco also makes a BH for CUT's. Click Here

 

[bugstruck]

I could be wrong on this, but the aftermarket BHs w/ PTO pump options are more than those without pumps. The $500.00 savings may not be what it seems. Only if the tractor hydraulics are insufficient would I make that choice for the PTO pump. Just another reservoir and filter to contend with IMO.

Only other argument I can think of for the PTO pump is that hydraulic fluid in the BH circuit never gets drained at change time. Still, not a big deal in most minds.

HTH

 

[wushaw]

Sully have you priced any with and without PTO pump.
The price difference might be negilegable.

 

[Sully2]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Sully have you priced any with and without PTO pump.
The price difference might be negilegable. )</font>

It appears that the rear hyd's for my rig would run about $500-550...and the PTO pump seems to go about $750. Only hing is like one other poster said..I wouldnt have to drain the HYD fuild as often in the BH if its a seperate system...because IM SURE I would never have the hours on it like I shall on the B3030...not that I'll ever have many hours on it even.

To me..it seems like 2 seperate systems are the better choice..???

 

[Devildog]

I have the bh75 for my 2630 and it works great. The tractor hydraulics handles it just fine /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[riprap]

I believe the 2630/3030 have the rear hydraulics standard to drive the BH75, there is no added charge. The $500 rear hydraulics you are referring to is to add rear hydraulic control valves as would be used for top and tilt or things like that.

For a backhoe, all you need is a source of pressure since the BH has all of its own valving.

I don't want the complexity of a PTO pump, pump attachment etc etc