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Old 03-27-2007, 09:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 8a vs 8b backhoe whats the diff?

im looking at a used 8a hoe for my 990 tractor. whats the diff and if anyone knows about the mounting brackets that would be very helpful, its on a 1070 tractor now so would these brackets work to my 990?
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Old 03-28-2007, 11:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: 8a vs 8b backhoe whats the diff?

There was a great photo posted here (last week) of a 8B on a 990 in a discussion of the 448 hoe.

From what I could see, the mounting brackets a a bit different from my 8A (on a 970) but not much.

And based upon what I could see, I wouldn't expect that you'd have too much difficulty mounting the 8A to your 990.

You will also need the Power Beyond hydraulic connections from the 1070 as well....

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Old 03-28-2007, 10:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i already have the power beyond installed to run top and side link cylinders. im curious as to the difference between the 8a and 8b?
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Old 03-30-2007, 11:20 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: 8a vs 8b backhoe whats the diff?

http://www.deere.com/en_US/govsales/...inks/42_43.pdf

This link will provide you with info regarding 400X and 400CX loaders. This same link was used in an earlier discussion regarding 300 series loaders (and 419 loaders).

Nonetheless, I believe if you root around the site and review the *.pdf files that are available, you should find info regarding the 8B backhoe.

I don't have the specs (need to track down my owner's manual) for the 8A but I'll post them later (gotta get to work...).

We can compare specs at that time--- but, I would venture a guess and state that aside from a small refinement of mounting brackets --- the hoes are virtually the same in capacities.

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Old 03-30-2007, 09:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: 8a vs 8b backhoe whats the diff?

Here is my 8B backhoe on a 990
Subframe


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Old 03-30-2007, 10:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Grizz,

I can't believe you did that to the ROPS on your 990. Mine was 1" too tall to clear the door on my barn which was the perfect excuse to build another building. It's also nice to have a place to mount a canopy.
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Old 03-31-2007, 02:27 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Grizz,

Your subframe mount looks almost identical to mine (8A), except the rear mount. It's just slightly different but it looks like the mounting hole locations are the same.

What are the black boxes next to the subframe in the pics?

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Old 03-31-2007, 09:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Grizz,

What are the black boxes next to the subframe in the pics?

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Thats the base of the of the stabilizers.

Gizmo I had to cut my rops off to haul it in my enclosed trailer
I sieve the top of my rops so I can still put my canopy top back on.
( then put a pin to secure the rops on)
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Grizz,

What are the black boxes next to the subframe in the pics?

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Thats the base of the of the stabilizers.

Gizmo :
I had to cut my rops off to haul it in my enclosed trailer
I sieve the top of my rops so I can still put my canopy top back on.
( then put a pin to secure the rops on)

you can see the split in picture 3
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My 990 in my enclosed trailer
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