Backhoe L6060 backhoe

[sven1277]

I’m curious to know if there is a backhoe option for a 6060 cab tractor utilizing a swivel seat instead of a separate seat requiring you to get out of the machine

 

[4570Man]

No you’ll have to go to a M59 or real backhoe to get that option.

 

[FatTire]

I have a backhoe for my L5740 Cab tractor. I use it a lot and I'm really glad I have it, but getting off the hoe to move the tractor every time is a big deal when trenching, and I've rented a mini-ex like KX-040 for a day when doing long trenches, even though it cost me about 2.5 hours going to rent it and return it. So if your plan is do a lot of trenching, you might consider another solution.

 

[Fallon]

No you’ll have to go to a M59 or real backhoe to get that option.

Ya, all the cuts & scuts require you to get off the tractor to get on the hoe seat. Need a real TBL for a fancy swivel seat.

 

[bdhsfz6]

The BH92 hoe on my L6060HST has a separate seat. The tractor seat does swivel but only a few degrees. It doesn't come close to facing rearward. When digging long trenches, I bent up a piece of pipe which hooks onto the HST treadle. I use it to move the tractor forward as I dig. Steering is a bit of a chore and requires reaching over the tractor seat to grab the wheel. Not pretty but it saves a lot of time climbing on and off the tractor.

Unfortunately, I'm trading the L6060HST for a L6060HSTC cab model and my scheme will no longer work. I plan to mount the BH92 on my MX5800 and use it for excavating instead.

 

[sven1277]

We have a mini already and use it extensively in our landscaping company. I’ve been looking at either an L6060 or M62tlb. This machine will be a jack of all trades machine. I like the L6060 because it’s a little faster and has a mid pto for a front blower. The downside is the weak loader and inefficient backhoe setup. The M62 has a strong loader, good for moving heavy pallets of pavers. It has a great backhoe also. I would have to add an aftermarket cab and would be limited to a rear blower attachment. It is also a heavier machine and would limit trailering to only a few of my employees that have their cdl

 

[4570Man]

You should be able to haul a M62 without a CDL. My truck, trailer, and M59 weighs somewhere around 21k. The truck GVW is 10,000 and the trailer gvw is 14,000 which is still a GCWR if less than 26000. I’d probably have to switch to my black trailer vs the heavier yellow trailer but I could move it behind my 6500 and be under CDL weight. Under 26,000 GCWR probably not. BTW I just bought a Kubota KX040 and if you already have one you’ll probably be disappointed in the backhoe especially the L6060 one.

 

[sven1277]

We would be under 26kgcvw but in CT, trailers over 10k are subject to cdl

 

[4570Man]

We would be under 26kgcvw but in CT, trailers over 10k are subject to cdl

That’s a ripoff. I don’t see how you’re going to haul a L6060 either. They’re 4300 pounds base weight plus your backhoe and loader. You won’t be much if any less than the M62 and you’ve got half as capable machine.

 

[sven1277]

This will be a second backhoe to use, not to replace the mini