Backhoe backhoe advice

[mikim]

The subframe types are thought to be less mechanical stress on the tractor. There has been some breakage reported for both styles.

My NH tc40 has the subframe type. It's a NH 758 hoe. Like mikim said, the mounting would be much easier with a carrier on casters, but it usually takes me ~30 minutes to mount mine from start to finish. The hoe weighs about 1700 pounds, so forget moving it by hand when it's off the tractor.

Storage of the NH subframe type can be a space eater because the c-channel frames that extend under the tractor stays with the hoe and that means it covers 4-5 feet of floor space just for that when it is unmounted.

The only clearance issues I have had is to make sure to tie up the hydraulic lines tight to the tractor. They like to snag stuff in the woods. I don't think any part of the subframe or hoe is lower than the front axle differential clearance.

Dave.

When I was shopping for a hoe I narrowed it down to the NH758 or the woods 80x. That long subframe that has to be removed with the 758 and "put somewhere" was actually the primary reason I went with the woods. There wasn't much difference between them otherwise.

 

[bironacad]

Thanks Mike for the detailed pictures you did a great job. I like the dolly deal.
Thanks again.

 

[dlauffenburger]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the photos and info, they answered a lot of my questions. Now i just need to decide on what tractor and hoe to purchase.

Thanks again for your help.

Dave

 

[zrtext]

I have a case ih farmall 45 compact tractor. I am wanting to put a backhoe on it. I am thinking of going with a woods bh90x. I was looking at the instalation manual online and it looks like it is a pain to take on and off. It appears that you have to unhook the three point arms. Is this correct? My buddy has a case ih bh1102 which I am told is the exact same unit as a rhino 85c. It goes on and off in about 15 minutes and there is not much of the subframe left on the tractor with it off. Most of the work I do with the tractor will be with the bh off so I dont want a big awkward subframe left on the tractor . I would greatly appreciate some advice from someone who owns one of these units or has experience with them. It is alot of money so I want to make the right decision.

I have a Farmall 45 myself and Bradco Hoe with 4 point hookup. The three point stays on just dropped down. There are two differany subframes. One for with a cab and one for with out a cab. Rops bar interferance with the wrong subframe. With the cab b/h seat is very close to rear window and kinda a head knocker for height when on b/h seat.. Its a 5 min hookup when putting it on. Pump capacity is adiquate.