7510 or 7610 with BH

Code54 · Sep 2, 2005

I am looking at buying a 7510 or 7610 and was wondering if both would accept a subframe mounted Backhoe and what the approx. cost would be for one. I would consider a good aftermarket one or a Kubota. Both tractors would work well for me but want to make sure getting a 7510 would not limit my BH options.
Thanks

Skidmark25 · Sep 3, 2005

I have a 7610 with a woods BH6500. I did not go for the Kubota BH because the Woods was a better overall unit and had larger capacities. For the Woods BH my dealer told me you could only put a BH6000 on a 7510. 6' reach vs.a 6.5' reach. You can also put the LA352 FEL on the 7610 but only the LA302 FEL on the 7510.

There was a recent thread on this.

I will PM you later with costs

Good luck

Skidmark25 · Sep 3, 2005

. . . And I think it is the same sub-frame mount kit or very similar. I was told with the new Woods sub-frame you can mount a MMM

Code54 · Sep 3, 2005

Being able to use the MMM would be perfect! How do you like the 7610? It seems it would be perfect for my uses and appears to be a very nice CUT.
Thanks

Skidmark25 · Sep 3, 2005

I did do the pros & cons on 7510 vs. 7610 and I em very glad I went with the 7610, I concluded that the 3 extra HP was worth the extra $1,000. OR $333 per pony or $33 per pony per year if I keep it 10 years. etc. etc. etc. The BH is very useful also and as mentioned before the 7610 can handle a bigger hoe.

Good luck

Code54 · Sep 3, 2005

I think I am going with the 7610 also for the same reasons. If U don't mine me asking I would love some info on the hoe and the costs. Thanks!!

v8dave · Sep 4, 2005

( I think I am going with the 7610 also for the same reasons. If U don't mine me asking I would love some info on the hoe and the costs. Thanks!! )

Well, I can help with some info on the B7610 and running the backhoe. See my post 60 Hour report on B7610.

I can't offer any views on backhoe pricing. A B7610 with a loader and 'hoe will be around $20,000 though, probably more with taxes. If you can get one cheaper buy it.

Code54 · Sep 4, 2005

Great post - thanks for all the info. Have you found any "I wish I whould have had the dealer do XXXXX when I bought it" things? I was thinking of getting hooks welded on and maybe getting a tooth bar also. I am looking forward to talking with my dealer tomorrow!

Skidmark25 · Sep 4, 2005

For the Woods BH with the sub-frame and 16" bucket around $6,500 for 7610 with LA352 around $13,500 so like Dave said you can expect to be around $20k.

The dealer also loaded the rear tires & gave me a block heater.

You should see if you need to load the rear tires, if you are not goung to be removing the BH and using the 3PH for ahything else then you may not need the extra ballast that the loaded tires will provide.

Mine are loaded with calciom chloride (salt water) to protect from freezing. Depending on the area of the country you are in then you may be OK with just water. You may also want to consider window washer fluid (part alochol) in the tires and make sure the dealer puts in a tube before he fills the tires to prevent the rims from rusting.

Yes, I have found welded hooks indespensible on the front bucket. You may also want to consider a work light the front headlights are useless with FEL on.

Good luck & keep the questions coming, I got a lot of good advice from TBN when I bought.

v8dave · Sep 5, 2005

( Great post - thanks for all the info. Have you found any "I wish I whould have had the dealer do XXXXX when I bought it" things? I was thinking of getting hooks welded on and maybe getting a tooth bar also. I am looking forward to talking with my dealer tomorrow! )

I did put on a top-and-tilt control on the 3 point. I use it to make hitching up to trailers easier. It also makes it easier to attach equipment to the 3 point. In the 60 hour report I made reference to replacing the "chains" with telescoping bars. Here is a link to that post. After a few bashed knuckles from adjusting the chains, you'll think about this article. This posting has a link to TractorSmart's down-loadable B7610 parts manual, get it, it'll come in handy.