Backhoe 511 backhoe subframe

Dougster · Jul 26, 2007

bindian said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

Dougster said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

civesnedfield said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

Dougster said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

civesnedfield said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

Dougster said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

civesnedfield said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

civesnedfield said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

civesnedfield said:
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 · Jul 26, 2007

bindian said:
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