Backhoe aftermarket backhoes

[deerhunter1]

I am considering an Kioti CK20. Was wondering about aftermarket backhoes like the BH6000 from woods. There website does not provide an application chart. should I assume that they fit all compact tractors in the HP range listed? Also do aftermarket backhoes cost more or less than from the tractor manufacturer? Thank you

 

[George2615]

You can use an aftermarket BH if the company makes a BH subframe for your tractor. You will need it. I've heard stories of people just mounting a BH on the 3 pt. on CUT or SCUT tractors and the tractor broke in half. I think pricing will be in the same ballpark as the Mfg brand BH.

 

[biggerten]

There are three point and frame mount. Three points fit three points, Frame mounts are a trickier beast, the frames are different for different tractors.

There are horror stories about three points backhoes 'breaking tractors in half'. In fact, I think Steven King wrote a novel, later made into a movie, about a three point hoe breaking tractors in half.

As for mine, and my cheap chinese 35HP Jinma, the 1350 pound three point LW-7 has not broken my tractor in half, in three years of operation (mostly stumping). Mind you, I don't use it to make a living, and I would buy a better hoe if I had to do it over (the tractor has been great), such as a Woods.

Maybe the better hoe would break the tractor in half? I think not.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

There website does not provide an application chart.

Just because their web design is lame doesn't mean the info isn't there
The third link is the subframe manual list.
CK20 - BH6500
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CK20 - BH6000
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Woods Equipment Company - Manuals

 

[newbury]

Here's a thread -
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/buying-pricing-comparisons/32962-tractor-can-break-half-4.html

This seems to be slightly above urban legend. However I am amazed that with the level of activity on this board that more actual cases have not been documented.

I know that MY B7610 with MY Woods BH70X lifts the front end on a hard root. But I've only used it for about an hour so far for real digging.

As far as cost - the Woods BH70X installed was more than the leftover 3pt hitch B4672. That one uses a beefed up top-link, w/o subframe.

quotes I got, w/ bucket, subframe for the Woods, install -
BH6000 -$5K
B4672 - $6.2K
BH70X - $7K

But I've about an extra foot of reach

 

[biggerten]

I am considering an Kioti CK20. Was wondering about aftermarket backhoes like the BH6000 from woods. There website does not provide an application chart. should I assume that they fit all compact tractors in the HP range listed? Also do aftermarket backhoes cost more or less than from the tractor manufacturer? Thank you

I know I overstated my case, there was a bit of sarcasm there, I figured it would be recognized as such.

These things need to be respected. You don't need to be terrified of them.

There is room between 'no worries' and 'horror'.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

My kubota dealer quoted a Woods BH90x $300 less than the kubota BH90, so not much difference in price.

 

[alltoys]

Personally I believe a 3pt BH on a small tractor below 50 hp will not hurt the tractor. Because the Hydraulic pressure is not high enough nor is the GPM high enough to get into trouble. I have used a 3pt BH on numerous tractors without the infamous breaking in the middle syndrome.

Where as using a BH on 50 hp or larger tractor can cause some concern especially with the breaking out pressure that can be attributed to the higher pressures. It can put a lot pressure on the 3pt.

I have put my 8 foot depth BH that was on my 30 hp tractor to a separate frame with an 8hp high capacity pump, now that made my BH snap to attention.

 

[North of 60]

Alltoys -

I have a JD2520 and am considering the woods backhoe...would this be a wise decision or should I just stay with the OEM?

 

[CurlyDave]

Alltoys -

I have a JD2520 and am considering the woods backhoe...would this be a wise decision or should I just stay with the OEM?

I would tend to want the OEM, just on the basis that there is only one place to go when something goes wrong.