Backhoe Backhoe for L 4150

[SHAKY]

Is there a backhoe attach. for the L4150?

 

[grandad]

Suggest you check with dealers selling some of the major brands of backhoe attachments... Woods, Bush Hog, Rhino, to name a few. Their products are designed to work with a wide range of tractors by using model-specific adapters so they are an exact fit. Chances are at least one of those manufacturers designed an adapter for the L4150. I think that's a mid to late 1980's model, so it might be hit or miss whether they still keep them in stock. You'd probably find a similar situation trying to find a BH from Kubota, but it's also worth a try.

You can also get a supposedly "universal mount" BH from the same sources that goes on the 3 pt hitch. If you only have fairly light-duty need for a backhoe, that could be a good alternative.

 

[kmdigital]

There is a Kubota backhoe made specifically for the L3750 and L4150. The L4540 and slightly newer, L4540A are heavy duty frame mounted backhoes, with a PTO driven oil pump and separate oil reservoir under the tractor. I believe that these backhoes were made by Bradco for Kubota. I think the Bradco part number was 11HD, but the 9HD would also fit. These are Heavy Duty units, with 3" cylinders, including 3" swing cylinders instead of a chain drive to swing the backhoe.

I have an L4150 with the L4540 backhoe, and it works very well with lots of digging power. It is very good match for this tractor, and while it won't dig out tree stumps anything like a 580K Case, it shouldn't because the unit weighs only about 1/2 as much. But it will dig out tree stumps, it just takes a little longer and it will dig a trench 123" deep with 167" reach. It is rated to lift 690 lbs at full boom extension.

The frame stays on the tractor, and actually ties in with the FEL loader frame to strengthen and support the entire tractor under carriage. The backhoe can be removed in about 10 minutes. You can then reinstall the 3-pt arms and use it just like before. Reinstallation is also quite easy, as you use the stabilizer arms to raise and lower the entire backhoe. It is secured to the frame via 4 tapered bolts, which gives it a VERY solid mounting system. About the only drawback is that the external oil reservoir reduces the clearance under the tractor when the backhoe is installed. So far it has never been a problem for me, but it is something to be aware of as it reduces the ground clearance to 9" when mounted on the L4150.

It could be a little difficult to find one, though I saw one for sale on ebay several months ago. I think it was started at about $2k, but I don't recall what it sold for.

A 3-pt hoe would also work, but in general, they are very small and light-weight when compared to the Kubota L4540/Bradco hoes. The buckets are generally much shallower (don't hold as much material), the cylinders are usually 2" or 2-1/2" and the dig and reach are considerably less. But it depends what you want to do, and the type of soil you will be digging in.

Hope this helps

 

[grandad]

Was not familiar with the L4540 Kubota hoe for the L4150... that's interesting information. From your description of the L4540, it sounds virtually the same as the L4560 that goes on my L4610... apparently mine is just a slightly more recent version of the same backhoe.

Dealer was able to find a new L4560 for me earlier this year, but I don't know if Kubota would still have the L4540 models available. One thing I found out... they are not cheap, but they are not overpriced considering their capability.