Arrived! 2210 Backhoe

[PDe]

Received yesterday: Woods BH6000 hoe w/12" bucket for my 2210. No time this weekend to assemble and install /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif; that's scheduled to begin next Saturday.

A few observations:
Appears stout for a hoe of this size - The cast swing frame is impressive.
Very good fit and finish - The weld finish and paint quality are excellent.
All install and operating components included - Including the seat (except in my case the seat is missing... dealer is currently working to resolve).
Subframe is substantial - Attaches to the tractor in three places: loader mounts, on top of the rear axle mounts (with a bracket under each axle), and to the sides of the transaxle frame. Also two crossbraces are attached, one at the front of the subframe, one at the rear.
Hydraulic power from tractor - Two lines tap into fittings on top of the rockshaft control valve to power the hoe.

On-the-pallet photos attached.

 

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[JayC]

I can't wait to see what it looks like attached to a 2210. The Woods hoe is one impressive looking unit. One thing that I am wondering though is, with a SubCUTs already limited ground clearance, how much lower is the subframe going to make it?

 

[Bob_K]

I WANT ONE TO!!!! But for now a new shovel for the wife will have to do.

 

[PDe]

JayC,
Once the hoe is installed, I'll post some pics trying to show the ground clearance. From the assembly and installation illustrations, it appears the subframe hangs-down about 1~2 inches below the bottom of the transaxle.

 

[JayC]

Thanks. I look forward to the pics. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Glad someone finally got some photos! I tried with my dealer but did not have the camera with me when he had them...next time had camera but he had sold all of them! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif