3430cab and backhoe?

Haz · Jan 5, 2003

I was looking at a 3430 with factory cab over the weekend. Sure is a nice machine. Does anyone know if you can mount a backhoe (preferably the BH 90) on this particular model? I know that you can mount it on a regular 3430 model but I wasn't sure it would work with the factory cab installed. Dealer comments would be welcome.
Thanks,
Haz

art · Jan 6, 2003

Sorry but not on this model. The hoe will not go on facory cab tractors. To much to close.

Anonymous Poster · Jan 20, 2003

I think Kubota really screwed up here. They should have both the 3 pt. hook up or offer an optional solid mount hookup (easy on and off) for backhoes, whether cab or non-cab. Similar to the B21, L35, and L48 tractors.

Haz · Jan 28, 2003

I wrote to Kubota and they said that Woods made a subframe backhoe for the L 10 series with cab and that I should check with them to see if they have designed one for the L3430cab model. I will report back when I find out the details from Woods.
Haz

equipman · Jan 29, 2003

Haz
We have been working with Bradco to design a frame mount to put backhoes onto the new Grand L cab tractors. The tractors are so new that Bradco hasn't been able to get one to make the necessary measurements to fabricate the mounts. In fact, one of our customers is thinking of taking his tractor to them to speed up this process. It would be some sort of a 4 point mount that attaches to the tractor and then the backhoe would attach to that.
Lewis

Haz · Jan 29, 2003

Lewis,
Thanks for the info. I have heard that the Bradco backhoe is excellent and most everyone has recommended that I go with a subframe mount if possible. I heard from the Woods rep by email and he mentioned that a 7500 Woods backhoe with a 3 point hitch mounting kit would work fine on the L3430. It has a 71/2 ft. digging depth. I would probably prefer to go with the Bradco.
Haz