41XX and 46 Backhoe Subframe

[jrlichina]

I was at the EAA AirVenture and saw the new 46 subframe mounted backhoe. Looks pretty good and appears to allow the use of a MMM when it is not attached. I totally forgot to take pictures, I'm not use to having my camera with me, sorry! They also have new subframe mounts for the 42xx and the 43xx models.

 

[garchib]

I am going to EAA AirVenture tomorrow and will be a the show
Friday and Saturday......I will keep an eye for the new backhoe.

 

[EldoNixon]

Please do post all you can on the 46 backhoe. Picures would be a big plus. I'm waiting to get my 4110 until I know for certain that the hoe is compatible with the mmm. Thanks.

 

[jyoutz]

Does anyone know of a website where I can find out specs, costs, etc... about this unit? The JD site has no info at all about the 46 backhoe.

 

[Goldfish]

I paid $5800 for the 46 backhoe, subframe and 9" bucket. Freight was an additinal $91. Power beyond kit was $200. Installation was going to be $480, but I installed it myself.

I believe if you build a tractor on the JD website, and pick attachments you can get the details on the 46.

Total weight: 896
Dipperstick digging force: 1250 lb.
Bucket digging force: 2450 lb.

You do have to remove the MMM and 3 point hitch to use the backhoe which takes about 15 minutes. Care has to be taken when removing/installing the 3 point/MMM mount system or you will have to level the MMM when you reinstall it.

It's a decent digger. For comparison, when I picked it up, it was sitting next to a JD47 backhoe. The 47 was quite a bit larger in all aspects...cylinders, metal thickness. The 46 is more of a homeowner unit probably released to help JD compete with the BX22. I have not use the 46 enough to fully evaluate it.

Steve

 

[Goldfish]

Here is how the subframe attaches to the rear of the tractor. Notice how much of the 3 point has been removed.

 

[Goldfish]

The front hangers for the subframe attach to the loader mount.

 

[Goldfish]

The rear mounting support is replaced with a heavy duty mounting support.

 

[Goldfish]

JD4100 TLB.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

That sure looks like a nice set up... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif