Backhoe 511 backhoe subframe

[dfkrug]

Brandi:
Thx for the offer to email the pix. It is not the quality, it is the time
to download. I have looked at one or 2 of your very clear photos, but
only if I am getting up to do something else. If you use a Windows computer,
any JPG image can be right-clicked and auto-reduced to about 100KB
for emailing. Otherwise for uploading, I reduce them and crop them
in PhotoStudio, the free image editing s/w that comes with lots of cameras.

 

[Bobvt]

Brandi,

What I'm considering is the purchase of a 511/611 backhoe subframe from my local Mahindra dealer. The cost is $1,2000 for the tractor half plus the BH half. What I want to be sure about is that I can mount the BH half of the 511 subframe to a Bobcat 811. The Bobcat 811 has a quick attach plate plus two arms similar to the upper arms on your BH subframe (the 2 pieces with the 8 bolts). I would need to strip off the Bobcat mountings from the BH and bolt and/or weld the the two 511 BH subframe pieces to the Bobcat mounting plate. I just want to make sure that the outside dimensions (horizontal & vertical) of your attached BH subrame will fit on the Bobcat mounting plate.

Bob

 

[bindian]

Brandi,

What I'm considering is the purchase of a 511/611 backhoe subframe from my local Mahindra dealer. The cost is $1,2000 for the tractor half plus the BH half. What I want to be sure about is that I can mount the BH half of the 511 subframe to a Bobcat 811. The Bobcat 811 has a quick attach plate plus two arms similar to the upper arms on your BH subframe (the 2 pieces with the 8 bolts). I would need to strip off the Bobcat mountings from the BH and bolt and/or weld the the two 511 BH subframe pieces to the Bobcat mounting plate. I just want to make sure that the outside dimensions (horizontal & vertical) of your attached BH subrame will fit on the Bobcat mounting plate.

Bob

Bob,
Okay, I understand now. I wouldn't weld the brackets to the 811. If you ever have a need to sale it, you will have to restore it to original.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Brandi:
Thx for the offer to email the pix. It is not the quality, it is the time
to download. I have looked at one or 2 of your very clear photos, but
only if I am getting up to do something else. If you use a Windows computer,
any JPG image can be right-clicked and auto-reduced to about 100KB
for emailing. Otherwise for uploading, I reduce them and crop them
in PhotoStudio, the free image editing s/w that comes with lots of cameras.

dfkrug,
Yeah, I do the same thing while downloading photos, I go do something else. I use Netscape for my browser, as I do not like Internet Explorer. I can not right click to resize a photo. I have to go back into my Kodak Easyshare program and resize it and save it again, then resend it. All that time, either yours or mine. I choose yours.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Dougster]

Bob, Okay, I understand now. I wouldn't weld the brackets to the 811. If you ever have a need to sale it, you will have to restore it to original.
hugs, Brandi

Unless those bolt holes just happen to line up perfectly (not necessarily all, but most)... this project is begging for a massive (read: thick steel) custom drilled adapter plate.

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

Unless those bolt holes just happen to line up perfectly (not necessarily all, but most)... this project is begging for a massive (read: thick steel) custom drilled adapter plate.

Dougster

I think I know where I could get some.

 

[Dougster]

I think I know where I could get some.

Now GEEEEE Ed... where on earth would you find some of that stuff???

Dougster

 

[bindian]

Unless those bolt holes just happen to line up perfectly (not necessarily all, but most)... this project is begging for a massive (read: thick steel) custom drilled adapter plate.

Dougster

Dougster,
I am wondering with all the 11s in the model number...511, 811, 611, if indeed, they are all made by Bradco (like someone mentioned earlier) and may line up. My guess is 4 holes will be close. An apdaper plate will might need cutting and welding new flanges, as there are cutouts on mine for some of the bolts. If he can get a part number for the 811's mainframe, we can at least compare part numbers.
hugs, Brandi

 

[civesnedfield]

Now GEEEEE Ed... where on earth would you find some of that stuff???

Dougster

Depending how massive we are talking I just might have some behind the chicken shed. It is in hiding. My wife has me on a 30 day rule. If I can't use what I bring home in 30 days I don't bring it home. That rule has just made me be a little more creative.

 

[civesnedfield]

Dougster,
I am wondering with all the 11s in the model number...511, 811, 611, if indeed, they are all made by Bradco (like someone mentioned earlier) and may line up. My guess is 4 holes will be close. An apdaper plate will might need cutting and welding new flanges, as there are cutouts on mine for some of the bolts. If he can get a part number for the 811's mainframe, we can at least compare part numbers.
hugs, Brandi

The 11's are the digging depth. All 3 models can dig to a depth of 11'-1

 

[Dougster]

Dougster, I am wondering with all the 11s in the model number...511, 811, 611, if indeed, they are all made by Bradco (like someone mentioned earlier) and may line up. My guess is 4 holes will be close. An apdaper plate will might need cutting and welding new flanges, as there are cutouts on mine for some of the bolts. If he can get a part number for the 811's mainframe, we can at least compare part numbers.
hugs, Brandi

I think all the elevens (11) are just industry code for a nominal 11-foot hoe. I tried to determine whether or not these Bobcat 811's are a Bradco product or based in any way on the Bradco design... but I found no connection to Bradco at all. Doesn't mean it's not there somewhere, somehow... but I certainly couldn't determine it.

I still think he should go for a used Bradco 609. Lots of used ones around at good prices. But I *do* understand the 11-foot thang. Definitely wish I had 11-feet myself.

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

I think all the elevens (11) are just industry code for a nominal 11-foot hoe. I tried to determine whether or not these Bobcat 811's are a Bradco product or based in any way on the Bradco design... but I found no connection to Bradco at all. Doesn't mean it's not there somewhere, somehow... but I certainly couldn't determine it.

I still think he should go for a used Bradco 609. Lots of used ones around at good prices. But I *do* understand the 11-foot thang. Definitely wish I had 11-feet myself.

Dougster

There you go again. Always wanting more.

 

[Dougster]

Depending how massive we are talking I just might have some behind the chicken shed. It is in hiding. My wife has me on a 30 day rule. If I can't use what I bring home in 30 days I don't bring it home. That rule has just made me be a little more creative.

There wouldn't happen to be a ~73" hardened cutting edge back there... would there???

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

There wouldn't happen to be a ~73" hardened cutting edge back there... would there???

Dougster

No But i have to go to the shop tomorrow. I'll see if there is any wear plate around. We use it in our wheelabrator. Sometimes there is some kicking around.
What are you looking for width x thickness

 

[Dougster]

There you go again. Always wanting more.

Well, let me tell you... it's not even a full 2-feet between the 509 and 511... more like a foot and a half I think. But when you need it, you need it!

Even digging a 7 or 8 foot deep hole... it's gotta be a lot easier with an 11-footer than with a 9-footer.

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

Well, let me tell you... it's not even a full 2-feet between the 509 and 511... more like a foot and a half I think. But when you need it, you need it!

Even digging a 7 or 8 foot deep hole... it's gotta be a lot easier with an 11-footer than with a 9-footer.

Dougster

My motto when buying something is Go Big or Die

 

[Dougster]

No But i have to go to the shop tomorrow. I'll see if there is any wear plate around. We use it in our wheelabrator. Sometimes there is some kicking around. What are you looking for width x thickness

Just drop off a few scrap I-beams on your way home... ... I'll cut them up and harden them myself!

Dougster

 

[bindian]

The 11's are the digging depth. All 3 models can dig to a depth of 11'-1

You mean to tell me the 811's digging depth is exactly 11' 1"? This is getting more intrigring all the time. I know the 611 and 511 are almost identical, but to have the Bobcat dig the same depth is more than a coincidence. I have an email contact at Bradco, I will ask him. This time tomorrow, we might know for sure.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Dougster]

My motto when buying something is Go Big or Die

Easy for you to say!!! You're still employed and making the big bucks!!!

Baked Stuffed Lobster again tonight Ed???

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

You mean to tell me the 811's digging depth is exactly 11' 1"? This is getting more intrigring all the time. I know the 611 and 511 are almost identical, but to have the Bobcat dig the same depth is more than a coincidence. I have an email contact at Bradco, I will ask him. This time tomorrow, we might know for sure.
hugs, Brandi

Brandi got my info here
Bradco
I think you might be able to squeak a little more depth out of a Bobcat mounted unit just because of it's proxmity to the ground vs a tractor mount