Backhoe B2350 with a front back hoe

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Oops! I have a B2650 not B2350. Finally got the Skid Steer hydraulic hoses changed on front mount backhoe to hyd lines to fit my B2650 tractor. After much ado I got it mounted on my tractor and dug my first trench to bury electric wire to barn. If I were coordinated a bit better it would have been a neater job done quicker. The controlling fel arm hyd stick while pushing the front hyd button to dig or dump was a bit challenging for me. I could never run and dribble a basket ball at the same time. I could run or I could dribble but combine the two at the same time was a challenge for me.
I'll try and post pics. So far unable to get pics to upload.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

My Slideshow - YouTube Couldn't upload pics to TBN so uploaded to You Tube. Can be seen here. My Slideshow - YouTube

 

[sixdogs]

Maybe I missed it but I didn't know you got this backhoe. Is there a thread on this or more of a story as to how it happened?

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Maybe I missed it but I didn't know you got this backhoe. Is there a thread on this or more of a story as to how it happened?

THERE IS!! :shocked: I jumped out of being a Kubota tractor owner due to being so disgusted with my rolling and not stopping when throttle pedal released BX25D-1 and bought a Gehl Skidsteer. Got it stuck twice during the winter and also realized it isn't a replacement for a tractor on a hillside residential property to the tune of about $6000 loss. I bought the front backhoe for the skidsteer and kept it for my B2650 tractor to recover some part of my ill fated venture. Had hydraulics installed on the front of the B2650 when I bought it along with the SSQA FEL. Mistakes, yeah I've made em and try to learn from them and willing to admit to them and share my experience with others.:confused3:

 

[sixdogs]

Oh, my. I would have figured heck would freeze over before you would bail on a Kubota. I've always looked up to you as my Kubota idol and am glad you saw the light and have come back from the dark side. Master, is that all there is to the dalliance? Are we back on the straight and narrow?.

Seriously, I applaud your adventure and purchases.

 

[check]

John Thomas, you are so entertaining, and I do enjoy your posts!

Who else is the Kubota TBN shopaholic of the year/decade/century!

We really should have a special category for you, or even maybe just a John Thomas thread.

Keep up the good work, and the shopping, and don't forget the pics!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I'm done!! Got what I need!! No more buying/trading!! :laughing::laughing::laughing: OK, so I've said this before over the last 12/13 years so I lack credibility saying the last purchase is my last purchase.:laughing::laughing: I'm happy. satisfied, content.......but........Kubota says they've made some improvements on the new models..............Well, I sold my rental property just past Barlows so I don't drive by his sales lot every other day now soooo the temptation may be reduced. Maybe! Also have less property to maintain now...course I may buy more land, about 40 acres for sale near me at a decent price......no, I don't need more now.....but........:confused3: Oh, who knows. Just have to get by one day at a time and see.

 

[sixdogs]

Wait a minute; you're done? I'm looking for that bar of soap right now to reverse those fighting words. You are the inspiration for Kubota owners to break the bonds of guilt and to acquire and use the tools we have been working, saving and yearning for. Buy the property; buy the tractors and have the fun that city slickers will never know. Heck, I'll even match you tractor for tractor. Uhhh, you're one behind so get started.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Wait a minute; you're done? I'm looking for that bar of soap right now to reverse those fighting words. You are the inspiration for Kubota owners to break the bonds of guilt and to acquire and use the tools we have been working, saving and yearning for. Buy the property; buy the tractors and have the fun that city slickers will never know. Heck, I'll even match you tractor for tractor. Uhhh, you're one behind so get started.

Have made an offer on 17 acres but seller wants to wait till after first of year before deciding. Also interested in another 20 some acres and made an offer a couple years ago and still want it but won't be robbed.........Decided to sell this front backhoe for $1500 and will toss in a Kubota thumb if buyer from TBN contacts me off my ex BX25 and buy a Landpride hydraulic post hole digger. If anyone buying a Kubota doesn't want to buy the two implements that can be bought with tractor but wants to make $100 contact me.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Things change as the time clock keeps spinning. I did sell that front mounted backhoe and alas I did trade that B2650 to a L3901 after buying an additional 25 adjoining mountain wooded acres plus seller made me buy 6 subdivision residential lots across the street before he would sell me the 25. That was about a year ago, well Feb 16, 2017 to be exact and after buying the bigger tractor I had to buy a LP rotary mower and also have bought a Woods 6' finish mower and a few more implements and attachments. One being the J Dunn Tree lifting grapple. Decided I needed something to dig up roots and maybe a trench or water line soooo I ordered another front backhoe yesterday that comes with a thumb. I'll have to replace the flat front SSQA fitting to the right ones for my tractor when it comes.
Anyone that buys that once in a life time tractor like I did about 14 years ago when I bought my first ever tractor a BX2200 MMM FEL be warned that it may not be so.:laughing::cool2: Just sayin sometimes one gets better educated after time and experience and also needs can change given enough time and a fluid life style.