I am new to this forum and would appreciate some help/advice. I have decided to purchase a B7800 and am confused about the best approach for a backhoe. My options seem to include: 1) buy new tractor with the Woods BH80-XT backhoe, 2) buy new tractor with a Kubota BH75 backhoe, or 3) buy a slightly used tractor with a BL4690b backhoe (way better price...).
I have learned that the BL4690b backhoe mounts on the 3-point hitch vs. on a sub-frame. The BL4690b also runs off of the PTO and has its own hydrolic system.
I can't find any specifications on the BL4690b Backhoe... What are the pros/cons and capacities of the BL4690b backhoe?
For comparison the Woods BH80-XT claims a bucket digging force of 3,780lbs and a dipperstick of 2,480lbs.
I am new to this forum and would appreciate some help/advice. I have decided to purchase a B7800 and am confused about the best approach for a backhoe. My options seem to include: 1) buy new tractor with the Woods BH80-XT backhoe, 2) buy new tractor with a Kubota BH75 backhoe, or 3) buy a slightly used tractor with a BL4690b backhoe (way better price...).
I have learned that the BL4690b backhoe mounts on the 3-point hitch vs. on a sub-frame. The BL4690b also runs off of the PTO and has its own hydrolic system.
I can't find any specifications on the BL4690b Backhoe... What are the pros/cons and capacities of the BL4690b backhoe?
For comparison the Woods BH80-XT claims a bucket digging force of 3,780lbs and a dipperstick of 2,480lbs.
A subframe backhoe is the way to go for it's strength.
I have a BH75 on a L2800 which is fine but I have bent a curl cylinder (I think it was my fault). Several TBN members have bent dipper stick cylinders.
A subframe backhoe is the way to go for it's strength.
I have a BH75 on a L2800 which is fine but I have bent a curl cylinder (I think it was my fault). Several TBN members have bent dipper stick cylinders.
BL4690A backhoe.
Digging depth 90.2"
Digging Force 2950 lbs. Curl Cylinder
Digging Force 1740 lbs. Crowd Cylinder
Weight Including Crate 912 lbs.
Reach from Centerline Swing Pivot 116.5 "
To install it on a B7800 a Heavy Duty Top Link Bracket is required.
Folding ROP's is require no matter which backhoe you purchase.
BL4690A backhoe.
Digging depth 90.2"
Digging Force 2950 lbs. Curl Cylinder
Digging Force 1740 lbs. Crowd Cylinder
Weight Including Crate 912 lbs.
Reach from Centerline Swing Pivot 116.5 "
To install it on a B7800 a Heavy Duty Top Link Bracket is required.
Folding ROP's is require no matter which backhoe you purchase.
