Thanks for the comments everyone.
Question for SycoQC or other 7TB knowledgeable folks. Do you remove all of your 3PT hitch components when your BH is attached. My dealer took everything off (which is also called for in the manual), which includes:
- Upper Link
- Lower Links
- Lifting Links
- Sway Bars
- Various Pins/Retaining Pins
Space is pretty tight with the backhoe attached, but in reality do you remove everything? Perhaps the lifting links could remain in place? It's not as "quick" as one might think when factoring in the hitch component removal/installation.
It's kind of a pain to remove and install...say when throwing on the Bush Hog and then wanting to use the backhoe again. Then, taking stuff with you if you use the tractor at another location. It's just a lot of parts to keep up with for a "quick" attach/detach.
Also, I checked the mounting bolts and found several loose, as well as 4 that were not installed from what I can tell. There are various configurations of the mounts and subframe, and it is apparent the installer looked at different instructions, omitting 4 bolts. I'll reach out to the dealer and get these - like many things, should have installed this myself. But, for $350 to install the BH, subframe/mounts/rear remotes, and pickup/deliver...I thought it was a bargain.
So far, 1 stump...about 4ft deep and 10ft wide was the final dig. Mother Nature is strong. I certainly see why stump grinding is a healthy alternative (to people and equipment).
Thanks for the info.
Palmer