Added the Bradco 611 to 545D

[jgbanshee]

I finally received the mounting brackets for my Bradco 611 backhoe. Here are a couple pics on the Ford 545D.

 

[Agent Blue]

That should be a nice useful unit. I bought a used 611 a while back and mounted it to my TC 55da. They wouldn't sell a mounting system so I built one with a sub frame. Couldn't ask for a better ballanced machine. Enjoy !

 

[mahlers]

You'll love it - the Bradco 611 is a true construction grade backhoe in a nice compact size. I've done more with mine than I can describe.

I noticed that yours doesn't have the mounting bracket for the thumb. Mine came with it from the factory, and that is one attachment that I've become very reliant on.

Does anyone out there know a good online source for parts for these backhoes? Mine is getting a little sloppy and it looks like a few bushings and lock-bolts need to be replaced. I'm trying to find an online parts diagram that I can order from, but so far no luck.

 

[IH3444]

What a sweet set up, the Ford 545D, and a Bradco 611.

I'm green with envy.....

 

[drivadesl]

Congrats on the 611, it looks like a perfect match for your 545D. How do you like it so far? I would love to get one for my TN70A, but got to get a Bush Hog, DIsc, and maybe plow first. Best of luck, and thanks for the photos.

 

[AndyMA]

Looks great. Have fun. I personally feel a backhoe is as essential as a loader to make a tractor truly useful.

Andy

 

[jgbanshee]

I like the 611 a lot better than the 11HD that I had previous to this one. I much prefer the twin swing cylinders of the chain swing on the 11HD. Even the stabilizers will pick the tractor off the ground as the 11HD's did not. I found this backhoe used and cheap, I only need to replace the bucket cylinder seals as of now. Where can I get the seals for this hoe or who makes the cylinders? I would like to try doing the fix myself. I have both a 24" and new 12" buckets for it.

 

[IH3444]

Did you get the 611 at the McGrew auction?? I was looking at that one, but have too many projects now!

 

[jgbanshee]

IH3444,
No, I bought this one off of a private owner. I saw the one at McGrew with the 24" bucket that had the straight edge rather than teeth.

 

[IH3444]

Thanks, the Mcgrew one was a bit of an unknown. Just curious.