Opinion on backhoe for 4047

[GManBart]

Ooohhhh.... I know where I can borrow a Backhoe now!

I'm hoping to buy a 3pt stump grinder this year, we can swap if/when needed!



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I really am considering adding the hoe, but I'm spoiled by my next door neighbor when it comes to stump grinding! Farmall Super M for those interested in the tractor....he restored it himself a few years back.

[Jhiphop72]

I really am considering adding the hoe, but I'm spoiled by my next door neighbor when it comes to stump grinding! Farmall Super M for those interested in the tractor....he restored it himself a few years back.

Hey I've got one of those... Mine doesn't have as nice a paint job though. Still has the orig. 6v system on it. I did add a 3pt to the back end though.

[boomer632]

Note, there will always be variations in what dealers pay for equipment....shipping costs, etc, etc, so you can't necessarily translate this number to your local dealer, but mine just quoted me $6,350 for the LB2101 backhoe with an 18" bucket. I'm actually considering one because I have a number of upcoming projects....culverts, footers, water lines, etc.

Your mileage may/will vary.

Ahh finally.. thanks for the price info. I was trying to talk my wife into me getting the ho (haha) and she asked how much they cost. I had no idea so that conversation didnt last too long..

[TSO]

Ahh finally.. thanks for the price info. I was trying to talk my wife into me getting the ho (haha) and she asked how much they cost. I had no idea so that conversation didnt last too long..

LOL - no joke, that's why I have a few used "3-pt" ones saved in my Craigslist favorites list. $2000-3000 --- I'm still open to hearing if/why they're NOT a good choice.

[Guesseral]

LOL - no joke, that's why I have a few used "3-pt" ones saved in my Craigslist favorites list. $2000-3000 --- I'm still open to hearing if/why they're NOT a good choice.

Do you mean why the 3pth BH are not a good chioce? I'm just not sure what you ment.

[TSO]

Do you mean why the 3pth BH are not a good chioce? I'm just not sure what you ment.

Just haven't heard anyone comment on if the used ones I'm seeing are a good choice ... being off brand from LS, they won't have a sub frame connection, but its some huge money savings over buying new, especially considering the in-frequency of use.

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[Guesseral]

Oh ok!

I wouder if you could get an LS sub-frame and adapt the off brand to the sub-frame? I know they say that the 3pth units are not good for the tractor, not sure why but that is what they say.

[Short Game]

I bought a used one off Craigslist and got seriously burned. Paid way too much for a small Kubota 3PH one that wouldn't fit either the CubCadet or the LS. Both have rear fuel tanks and the seat on the Kubota BH was too close in. The guy delivered it (I bet he was happy to be rid of it). I should have suspected the fresh orange paint. Before long, I could see lots of issues, including a repaired broken dipper stick. All the pins and their holes are worn out, most of the cylinders leak oil like sieves, several of the rods had the chrome pitted through, a real POS. It had been rode hard, and put away wet. And I bought it. Live and learn. $2800 seemed like a good price, but it wasn't.

As I worked for a long time, making it into a trailer mount, all that time and effort can be added to my cost. And now, here I am, looking for a backhoe. Henh.