Backhoe B7800 Backhoe

[drzmatt]

I was considering buying an aftermarket backhoe for my B7800. Does this tractor require a subframe or will the 3 point hitch alone be enough support?

 

[tractorman]

Do yourself and the tractor a favor and buy a Subframe mounted hoe. Either the Woods 7500 or Bradco 3375 would be a good choice. They are sturdier and easier to get on and off vs. a three point mount. Good Luck w/ your decision!

 

[8561]

You'll get a lot of responses that subframe is better, and generally speaking, I think it is. However, keep in mind that the factory Kubota hoe (the only one that will provide any reasonable assurance of warranty coverage) is a 3 point mounted hoe. After considering that, it seems unlikely that the 3 point hoe is the certain death spiral for your tractor that many seem to think it is. If it was, it would seem Kubota wouldn't sell it configured that way.

 

[aloha]

While a B7800 does not require a subframe, if you get a subframe you will not regret it. My subframe mounted Woods 7500 backhoe goes on and off quickly and easily, and is much stronger than a 3PH mount. While you probably would not have a problem with a 3PH BH, if you ever did, it might well be a big problem.

 

[ronjhall]

Your Bio say you have a MMM. Most after market sub frames will interfere with MMM attachments.
Your profile also list a 7610 not a B7800. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I have never installed a sub frame BH. But my BL4690 can be a pain if I don't follow an exact procedure. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[pashworth]

I own a B7800 and a Kubota 3ph backhoe. I have never had a problem with the hoe or the tractor beacuse of the 3ph hoe. I frequently (about once a week, or more) take the hoe on and off. It takes me about 12-15 minutes to put it on and about 8 to take it off. For the amount of implement changes, including the MMM once a week, the 3ph hoe was the correct decision for me.
Good luck! Paul