dfkrug
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- Joined
- Feb 3, 2004
- Messages
- 7,178
- Location
- Santa Cruz Mtns, CA
- Tractor
- 05 Kioti CK30HST w/ Prairie Dog backhoe, XN08 mini-X
Well, I recently finished another backhoe subframe. This may be my seventh or
eighth? I lost count.
This is for a 2001 John Deere 4300, and a new Prairie Dog 7.5, a Woods 7500 clone.
I recently rebuilt this former rental tractor; the thread is here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/247806-2001-john-deere-4300-hst.html
Unlike the last subframe I wrote about, which was for the same model tractor
and hoe, this one is considerably different. Followers of my other subframe
threads can compare/contrast to my last 4300 effort here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/171760-how-build-your-own-custom.html
I did this subframe differently than the last for a couple of reasons: one was to keep
me interested. I don't really like to do repetitive stuff. The other reason is to show
that no single approach is better in every way. One way might be easier to make,
but harder to live with. Another might provide more durability, or one may be easier
to mount/dismount.
Anyway this one is sort of a "Five-point subframe". It will be made in two main
parts, a tractor-side ladder frame that stays mounted all the time. And a hoe-side
frame that is permanently mounted to the hoe. The tractor side will not interfere
with the 3-point hitch, and will provide some underbody protection to the exposed
hydraulic lines. Hoe mounting/dismounting will be much easier than the other 4300
subframe, which was one piece that always stayed mounted to the hoe. The
new subframe will mount/dismount using only 2 bolts and one pin.
First, I will post the DONE photo, showing how close-coupled the hoe is to the
tractor. This one has the best departure angle of any I have done, with minimum
tire-to-hoe clearance. Works great.
eighth? I lost count.
This is for a 2001 John Deere 4300, and a new Prairie Dog 7.5, a Woods 7500 clone.
I recently rebuilt this former rental tractor; the thread is here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/247806-2001-john-deere-4300-hst.html
Unlike the last subframe I wrote about, which was for the same model tractor
and hoe, this one is considerably different. Followers of my other subframe
threads can compare/contrast to my last 4300 effort here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/171760-how-build-your-own-custom.html
I did this subframe differently than the last for a couple of reasons: one was to keep
me interested. I don't really like to do repetitive stuff. The other reason is to show
that no single approach is better in every way. One way might be easier to make,
but harder to live with. Another might provide more durability, or one may be easier
to mount/dismount.
Anyway this one is sort of a "Five-point subframe". It will be made in two main
parts, a tractor-side ladder frame that stays mounted all the time. And a hoe-side
frame that is permanently mounted to the hoe. The tractor side will not interfere
with the 3-point hitch, and will provide some underbody protection to the exposed
hydraulic lines. Hoe mounting/dismounting will be much easier than the other 4300
subframe, which was one piece that always stayed mounted to the hoe. The
new subframe will mount/dismount using only 2 bolts and one pin.
First, I will post the DONE photo, showing how close-coupled the hoe is to the
tractor. This one has the best departure angle of any I have done, with minimum
tire-to-hoe clearance. Works great.