New to Kubota (B7800), but not new to TBN... seeking input.

[JohnTso]

Hello,

I just purchased a slightly used (159 hours) B7800 with 402 FEL and finish mower. Back in 2000 I purchased a TC45D with FEL and BB, which I sold 3 years later. I was pretty active on the TBN site from 1999 - 2003, but not much after I sold my tractor. FYI - the TC45D was a great machine. Once I completed the heavy grading and lifting it was too much machine for finished lawn and landscape.

Now onto my newest tractor... B7800. I liked the high horse power to weight (1800 lbs. less FEL) ratio on this model, so I went for it. I'm in the market for a 4 pt. backhoe and since Woods is practically in my backyard I'm going to go this route.

The input I'm seeking is whether to go the BH70-X or BH80-X. The reason for my question is because the Kubota BH75, commonly used on the B7800, appears to fall right between the specs of the 70 & 80-X hoes. I'm leaning more towards the 80-X due to swing control feature and extended reach
/lift - less repositioning.

If anyone has experience with either the Woods hoes on a B7800, I would like to hear what you have to say.

Thanks,

John

 

[ronjhall]

Welcom back to TBN. What was your old signin?
If you check the BH75. You will find the BX80 is closer to it in size. I would want the extra reach BX80 offers.
Wood BX specs
BH75
The BX70 is more like the B4672 BH Kubota used on smaller tractors than the B7800.

 

[JohnTso]

I'm pretty sure my old signin was also "JohnTso", but TBN was unable to recover my old account because my email address had also changed - left where I worked and retired.

I would agree that the Kubota BH70 specs are closer to the Woods BH80-X specs. Moreover, I like the fact that the BH80-X offers swing control and hydraulic thumb. That said, at first glance it would appear that many B7800 owners go with the BH70-X. I'm curious as to their reson for for the BH70-X versus the BH80-X?

John

 

[ronjhall]

How about $$$$'s