Backhoe for DK45SE tractor.

[PaulP]

I have a 2010 Bobcat CT450 cabbed tractor which is essentially, a re-badged Kioti DK45SE and I'm looking for a backhoe for it.

No luck from Bobcat or Woods when looking up attachment for "Bobcat" tractor but am thinking there is probably a backhoe for the Kioti branded tractor.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks, Paul in VA

 

[ptsg]

Is getting one of those Chinese mini excavators an option? Somewhere in the 2 Ton range probably.

It's a machine dedicated to digging, which a tractor is not and would free up the tractor to pull a dump trailer or something, plus it a more practical machine since you can turn 360 degrees and just move dirt from one side to another.

 

[part-time-Farmer-NC]

When I bought my dk45se a backhoe was an option. Have you checked with a Kioti dealer?

 

[IndyIan]

Is getting one of those Chinese mini excavators an option? Somewhere in the 2 Ton range probably.

It's a machine dedicated to digging, which a tractor is not and would free up the tractor to pull a dump trailer or something, plus it a more practical machine since you can turn 360 degrees and just move dirt from one side to another.

I can't say I've heard or seen anything that says these are a great option? If you are handy they are maybe a neat project, but from what I've seen you might need a better valve set so you can control it smoothly, they are made for someone 5'6", very slow moving. I do see a few these for sale with single digit hours locally as I think people try them and find they aren't very appealing.

 

[Carl_NH]

Yes you need to spend $10K for a 3600 Lb Chinese Diesel Mini with 3000Lb digging force. I have one and a Kubota TLB - they compliment one another as the mini is good at digging, bad at moving very fast.

IMO, if you are doing serious digging regularly, get at least 3 Ton mini ex with 2 Spd drive - used they are 20-25K.

 

[IXLR8]

When I bought my Koiti DK40SE, I put a Woods BH-90X Groundbreaker backhoe on it. I would contact Woods to see if they make a subframe kit for your machine, or the kioti equivalent