Backhoe Backhoe for 2516 HSt

bshangool · Feb 22, 2009

Hello
I have a new 2516 and need to purchase a low priced backhoe for it.
I would appreciate any help in what type or manufatcurer.

rback33 · Feb 23, 2009

For the sake of warranty on the tractor, you should purchase the OEM backhoe that is subframe mounted. Did your dealer not at least quote this as part of the deal?

bshangool · Feb 23, 2009

Thank you
No, my dealership were leaving Mahindra and I had very little choices.
In Virginia most dealerships left Mahindra for Kubota

DavesTractor · Feb 23, 2009

I'd find the nearest Mahindra dealer and buy a 1710B backhoe for it. Nice sub-frame mount, made in Kansas for Mahindra. Woods may make a sub-frame mount backhoe for it also, and they are good. I like staying with the factory approved Mahindra backhoe if you can. I do not recommend a three-point backhoe on any small tractor, regardless of brand.

Did you get the hydro or the shuttle-shift?

bshangool · Feb 24, 2009

Thanks
I will invest in a Mahindra attachment. I have seen some cheaper 3pt but I have also heard some horror stories of cracked frame.
I just hope I could justify the $6k price for something I would only use sparingly.

bindian · Feb 26, 2009

bshangool said:
Thanks
I will invest in a Mahindra attachment. I have seen some cheaper 3pt but I have also heard some horror stories of cracked frame.
I just hope I could justify the $6k price for something I would only use sparingly.

Bshangool,
You will find so many uses for your backhoe, you will wonder how you got by without it for so long. A thumb for your backhoe makes that $6k investment even more versatile.
hugs, Brandi

rback33 · Feb 26, 2009

bindian said:
Bshangool,
You will find so many uses for your backhoe, you will wonder how you got by without it for so long. A thumb for your backhoe makes that $6k investment even more versatile.
hugs, Brandi

The thumb is not available for his 'hoe.... although it IS in the works....

I do not know if a retrofit kit will be available or not. I don't know how we are going to attach it.

bindian · Feb 27, 2009

rback33 said:
The thumb is not available for his 'hoe.... although it IS in the works....
I do not know if a retrofit kit will be available or not. I don't know how we are going to attach it.

Jeremy,
I almost went with a local mfg. thumb from Rakesales.com. They would have priced it about what Bradco and Mahindra sold me theirs for. Bad thing about aftermarket, is the hyd. kit would have to be custom also.

Hopefully KMW will get their "little" hoes fitted for thumbs.

hugs, Brandi

rback33 · Feb 27, 2009

bindian said:
Jeremy,
I almost went with a local mfg. thumb from Rakesales.com. They would have priced it about what Bradco and Mahindra sold me theirs for. Bad thing about aftermarket, is the hyd. kit would have to be custom also. Hopefully KMW will get their "little" hoes fitted for thumbs.
hugs, Brandi

It's on the engineering schedule to be done. That just does not get it done SOON. lol

DavesTractor · Feb 27, 2009

rback33 said:
It's on the engineering schedule to be done. That just does not get it done SOON. lol

Let's have them develop an OEM available 4-n-1 also while they are at it. I'm sure those engineering guys are looking for something to keep them busy!

MtnViewRanch · Mar 5, 2009

DavesTractor said:
Let's have them develop an OEM available 4-n-1 also while they are at it. I'm sure those engineering guys are looking for something to keep them busy!

This would be great as long as the OEM 4-n-1 is strong.

Back in February there was an OEM 4-n-1 at the World AG Expo on one of the other makes and I would have to say that if you were picking anything up that was much tougher than leaves or maybe some mulch, it was going to bend.

DavesTractor · Mar 5, 2009

MtnViewRanch said:
This would be great as long as the OEM 4-n-1 is strong. Back in February there was an OEM 4-n-1 at the World AG Expo on one of the other makes and I would have to say that if you were picking anything up that was much tougher than leaves or maybe some mulch, it was going to bend.

I saw that also, and it would work for sand and gravel and such, but as soon as an odd size rock or limb was picked up, it would be twisted or bent. On the other hand, KMW tests stuff to death. If it can't be made to last, it won't get out of engineering.

AchingBack · Mar 5, 2009

DavesTractor said:
If it can't be made to last, it won't get out of engineering.

It's a shame that standard doesn't apply to red paint turning pink.

DavesTractor · Mar 5, 2009

AchingBack said:
It's a shame that standard doesn't apply to red paint turning pink.

True. The paint has been changed a year or two back and we see no more evidence of such fading, but earlier loaders do fade to pink. Most all loaders on any brand a few years old are somewhat faded (unless kept under cover), but dull green or faded orange looks better than pink.

bindian · Mar 6, 2009

DavesTractor said:
I saw that also, and it would work for sand and gravel and such, but as soon as an odd size rock or limb was picked up, it would be twisted or bent. On the other hand, KMW tests stuff to death. If it can't be made to last, it won't get out of engineering.

I second that about KMW.

I dug out my pond down to a 4 foot level with just the loader bucket.

Well, I should not say dug, but dozed. I had clay rolling in the bucket like a dozer blade.

If KMW hadn't done their homework, I would have had a pretzel

in front of my 6520.
hugs, Brandi

knute_m · Mar 6, 2009

bshangool said:
Thank you
No, my dealership were leaving Mahindra and I had very little choices.
In Virginia most dealerships left Mahindra for Kubota

From your profile, I can't tell where you are located. I'm about 15 miles west of Winchester, VA.

From my experience over the last several years, Mahindra tractors, and the KMW loaders and backhoes, are second to none in quality and support.

Our local Kubota dealer has closed, but our local Mahindra dealer is doing reasonably well.

If you are anywhere in the northern half of the state, think about going a few miles west of Winchester and contacting D&G Equipment in Augusta, WV. They are about 25 miles west of Winchester, VA. They are a great family-owned operation, and they are very knowledgeable of all brands of tractors.

bindian · Mar 7, 2009

knute_m said:
From my experience over the last several years, Mahindra tractors, and the KMW loaders and backhoes, are second to none in quality and support.

I wish I had a KMW backhoe. Mine ia a Bradco. I have had to get firm in an email to Bradco's Rep. about the slop in my boom. Mahindra covered it, but I am not sure if Bradco reinbursed Mahindra.
hugs, Brandi

MtnViewRanch · Mar 9, 2009

bindian said:
I wish I had a KMW backhoe. Mine ia a Bradco. I have had to get firm in an email to Bradco's Rep. about the slop in my boom. Mahindra covered it, but I am not sure if Bradco reinbursed Mahindra.
hugs, Brandi

I think that the hoes that KMW make are for smaller tractors only.