B21 for ag use

[Anonymous Poster]

I want a tractor for using around my place in the country for scraping the road and some brush cutting. I also need a loader and backhoe for my construction business. I like the sturdiness of the B 21 over a 3PH mount hoe. Would the B21 work for light ag use? How hard is it to change from the backhoe to 3PH implements?Thanks

 

[Rick572]

The B21 would probably be fine for light ag use. Its a great little backhoe. The backhoe looks easy to remove with all sping loaded latches ( I have never removed mine). One thing to note though is the B21 does not have a lot of PTO power, I think something like 13 hp, so you might be limited to smaller PTO attachments. The b21 is pretty heavy duty for what it is and imagine would do most work.

 

[MarkV]

My B21 spends more time with a 5’ boxblade attached than the backhoe. Our little mountain site has about a mile of community gravel road that I help maintain. I also use a 6’ rear blade, log splitter and posthole auger. As Randy said, with 13.5 PTO hp that would be the limiting factor if you need to do heavy rotary cutting. Also keep in mind if you have to mow tight areas the loader is not removable on the B21.

The B21 is very strong with great deal of extra strength built in compared to other tractors in the 20hp range. The backhoe can be removed very easily, I would guess it takes me 5 – 10 minutes tops. You do have to remove the 3pt arms when the backhoe is mounted and they take more time to put on than the backhoe.

MarkV

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Thanks for the comments. The PTO hp does seem a bit weak, but I don't have much bushogging to do. It sound like I have the same mile of steep North Georgia gravel and clay road as Mark. Keeping it ditched and graded will by my main use. I think that I'll look hard at the B21.

 

[MarkV]

Treynolds, If you are in the N. Georgia area, drop me a private message (you have to register to do that) and let me know where you are. If you are anywhere near me, you are welcome to stop by for a close look.

MarkV