Backhoe 2300 and woods backhoe

Rob2310 · May 6, 2005

I have a 2310 and the backhoe is just"ok" I like the woods groundbreaker hoe, but can I fold up the 3pt hitch and store it on a 2300 with a woods backhoe, like can be doen on my 2310? I switch implements alot and it would be a pain to remove and install the lift arms on my hitch everytime I used the backhoe. Thanks

spb1971 · May 7, 2005

What do you like better about the Woods backhoe?

Rob2310 · May 7, 2005

The woods backhoes that I have operated seem to be much more beefier than the Massey. The joints are alot tighter also. I beleive the woods backhoe to be a far superior product.

67PLY · May 8, 2005

THE WOODS HOE REQUIRES A SEPERATE MOUNTING BRACKET TO FIT THE REAR OF A 2300. THE 2310 HAS LOADER AND HOE BRACKETS TIED INTO THE FRAME. WE THOUGHT ABOUT A 2310 W/WOODS HOE AND DEALER SAID IT WON'T FIT. THEY CAN PUT THEM ON THE 2300 ONLY.

Rob2310 · May 8, 2005

Yes I'm aware that the woods utilizes a different subframe, but it comes with the backhoe if you order it for a 2300. I just need to know if with the woods hoe mounted to the tractor, would I still be able to leave my three point hitch on, only folded up.

hobbyfarm · May 8, 2005

( Yes I'm aware that the woods utilizes a different subframe, but it comes with the backhoe if you order it for a 2300. I just need to know if with the woods hoe mounted to the tractor, would I still be able to leave my three point hitch on, only folded up. )
Rob,
That sounds like a good question to pose to Woods themselves. They may be the only one who can truthfully answer that.

67PLY · May 8, 2005

I SAW A WOODS HOE ON A BX SERIES KUBOTA - AND THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR THE ARMS BECAUSE THE BX HAS A DIFFERENT STYLE REAR FENDER DESIGN.......THE KUBOTA HOE HAS THE SAME DEAL ON THE BX23. I HAVE COMPARISON FOR ALL THREE BACKHOES - STATES THAT THE WOODS MODEL SITS BACK A LITTLE FURTHER FROM REAR OF THE TRACTOR.

cag · May 8, 2005

Rob I don't believe you can keep the 3PH folded up when the BH is on.Here is woods phone#866-869-6637...cag

RayH · May 9, 2005

The short answer. Yes you can.
Its tight and requires that you modify (bend) the PTO cover a little and the arms will ride against the rear fenders if you dont protect them with something. The MF dealer here sells that combo and he leaves the arms on but says its a real tight fit and somewhat of a pain to get everything to get everything to fit together.

cag · May 9, 2005

Ray thanks for proving me wrong /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I wouldn't want to misled anyone /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif...cag

RayH · May 9, 2005

( Ray thanks for proving me wrong /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I wouldn't want to misled anyone /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif...cag )

Anytime /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I wouldnt have known if I hadnt see it myself. Its such a close fit that the dealer says they arent going to do it anymore, theyre just going to let the buyer do it.

cag · May 9, 2005

Thanks for the input..cag

Tompet · May 13, 2005

I have a 2300 with Woods BH (Massey FEL seemed better than Woods FEL) the Woods subframe has a split bar for ease of attachment of the 3pt hitch lift arms...have not tried leaving them on with BH attached. Woods BH had better bucket (Gannon) Massey BH did not seem quite as well built but I did not see them side by side...but now if I see a Massey BH I'll be able to pinpoint diff. in future post.

44trxfun · May 15, 2005

Hi Tompet--welcome to the forum! I've had a 2300 for about a year and a half and I really like it, although sometimes I wish / long for a backhoe. I'm really curious about the Woods BH for this machine. Would you please continue to post about your experiences, complete with pictures if you have them?

Thanks!

67PLY · May 15, 2005

WE BOUGHT A NEW GC2310 - HAVE NOT DONE MUCH WITH THE BACK HOE YET........BUT DEALER QUOTED A PRICE ON GC2300 WITH THE WOODS HOE FOR $800.00 MORE. KUBOTA SAID THEY WOULD KNOCK OFF $ 300.00 W/WOODS HOE ON THE BX SERIES.

LBrown59 · May 16, 2005

( WE BOUGHT A NEW GC2310 - HAVE NOT DONE MUCH WITH THE BACK HOE YET........BUT DEALER QUOTED A PRICE ON GC2300 WITH THE WOODS HOE FOR $800.00 MORE. KUBOTA SAID THEY WOULD KNOCK OFF $ 300.00 W/WOODS HOE ON THE BX SERIES. )
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why would anybody want to pay $800.00 more than a GC2310 for a GC2300 ?????

skivt · May 16, 2005

I used my friends 2310 this weekend and the BH was great. I do not have a lot of experience with BHs, but I have a hard time believing the woods setup would be worth all of the trouble of selling the 2310 and buying a 2300 with Woods BH.

Good luck with your research,

skivt

LBrown59 · Jun 2, 2005

( I used my friends 2310 this weekend and the BH was great. I do not have a lot of experience with BHs,

*but I have a hard time believing the woods setup would be worth all of the trouble of selling the 2310 and buying a 2300 with Woods BH.

Good luck with your research,

skivt )
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*Sounds like an expensive no brainer step down to me.