Backhoe backhoe for MF1533?

[JCS_in_KY]

If you happened to see my post in the safety section you'll know that I've been having absolutely terrible luck trying to rent a backhoe lately. I've been considering buying one for my 1533 but I'm not sure what to look at. People seem to like the Woods BX-80 is that the best to go with or are there other options out there that are also good? What kind of money should I be expecting to pay for a backhoe and subframe? Do these backhoes added to the tractor perform as well as a tractor that was built to be a small backhoe from the start, say like something along the lines of a Kubota B-21?
Thanks, John

 

[swampvol]

I was quoted $6800.00 for the bx-80 with sub frame. Its a nice hoe, but I decided to go with the kubota hoe and take advantage of the 0% financing they offer.
You might want to check into a MF hoe and see if it will fall under their 0-60mos financing.

 

[northwoodpower]

If you trade up MF has a 0% for 60 months in place now. A 1533 with a 1580, or a 1540 & 1580 would be available at the 0% for 60 months.

Good luck

 

[JCS_in_KY]

I'm happy with the 1533 I have now, no need to trade it in. I just need a backhoe so there probably are no financing deals for that.

If I go with the Woods backhoe do you think I'd need to go with the extra hydraulic pump? The dealer I talked to here seems to think that the hydraulics on the hoe would be too slow using the pump on the 1533 but they've never put one on a compact Massey, only New Hollands so they don't really have much to go by. The Woods tech I spoke with said most people don't use an additional pump on the 1500 series tractors.

 

[plowking]

I have the 1531 with the backhoe,I think it is the 1570, it digs down to 6 1/2 feet, your tractor might be able to take a bigger hoe, my hoe was 6900.00 and dealer installed it and I bought the unit as a TLB, my son-in-law borrowed it today,he loves it, I might not get it back. My backhoe has the subframe that runs up to the bottom of floor at pedals,it hooks on there and has pins at the rear. It has a wide swing up to the stabilizers to work both sides of the trench. Only thing I notice on mine the hoses are tight when stabilizers are fully retracted,I put sheathing on them incase of chafing on the backhoe frame. plowking

 

[robomarc]

I have the 1575 backhoe, very satisfied, most used implement to date.
Driven from the tractor hydraulic, fast enough, very often I have to run the engine slower to be more precise when near obstacle that I dont want to damage.

 

[Nasty135]

JCS, My dealer quoted $7k installed with the additional power beyond package for the 1575 BH a year ago on my 1433...Still haven't done it and I'm sure its more $$$ now

 

[JerryG]

Unless, the Woods cylinders are 1" in dia. larger, you won't need the extra pump. I have had two MF compacts one 33 hp, and one with 40 hp. Both had less gpm than you 1533 and they ran both backhoes fine. I never did need anymore gpm.

 

[JCS_in_KY]

does anyone know if having dual rear remotes on my 1533 will interfere with the installation of a backhoe? It seems like I read something about that a couple of years ago but I can't remember what it said.
John

 

[spb1971]

Rear remotes will not interfere.

 

[JCS_in_KY]

Thanks. I wasn't sure if I had enough ports to run a power beyond kit since it's already plumbed for the rear remotes but it sounds like it should work ok.
John

 

[JerryG]

Yes, you can hook-up a power beyond kit in addition to the rear remotes.
You can actually have more hydraulic outlets on your 1533 than on either of the two last series of tractors in that size.

 

[JCS_in_KY]

Thanks for the info everyone. I placed an order today for a Woods BH-80x for my 1533.

 

[Nasty135]

WHOA there Good Buddy!!! You gather all this info and you have neglected to share with us the price you were quoted for the BH...

We/ I am interested in any options available for future considerations..

Thanks and of course pics are required when BH is installed.

 

[jacobweaver32]

JC, you wont be disappointed I run a 1533 with the BH-80X and it has plenty of power. I usually run the tractor at 2200 rpm or so maximum and that is plenty for fast digging. I generally use a 16" bucket but recently have been using the 9" for some ditching. If I had to choose just one of the two I would definitely go with the 16".

I paid 6k for mine installed with the power beyond included. However, I bought the tractor at the sametime so that may have kept the price lower. I paid 19200 for the tractor with FEL, 2200 for a woods PRD84", 824 for a 72" woods box blade..... I was just looking at my receipt the other day.. and I know everyone loves pricing info.... this was back in March of 07 btw..

Good luck with the hoe... and putting it on and taking it off gets easier and easier each time you do it... so be patient with it at first. Also if you don't have a flexible line for your grease gun go ahead and pick one up because youll need it... the zerks are hidden all over the BH-80X.

Have fun!

 

[JCS_in_KY]

Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting it. I paid $6150.00. That price was for the backhoe, subframe and a 16" bucket. I may add another bucket in the future. I'm going to pick it up from the dealer when he receives it from woods and do the installation myself. Some people said I should run it off one of my rear remotes and tie the control lever back to keep it open but I'm planning on getting the power beyond kit that AGCO has out for the 1533. John

 

[JCS_in_KY]

One other thing. The Woods rep for this area told me that on orders placed after July 1st they will have a 6% price increase in effect. So if anyone is considering purchasing something in the near future if you can order now it will save you a little money.
John

 

[JCS_in_KY]

I ended up going back to the dealer and having him get me a Woods hose kit (power beyond for the tractor and hoses for the backhoe) That added $150.00. So for $6300.00 I got the BH-80X backhoe, 1533/1540 subframe, 16" bucket, and the hose kit.
John

 

[Nasty135]

JC, That seems like a great price to me... Thanks for sharing the info & good luck with your own backhoe...

 

[WilliamBos]

What is a power beyond kit??