Backhoe Backhoe for YM 2000BD ?

scesnick · Feb 26, 2006

I was working on my Case 480 backhoe (again ) today and the thought of selling it and just getting a hoe for the Yanmar keeps crossing my mind .
What size would be a good one for my 2000 bd ? and are they easy to remove? ( within reason) Need snowblower in the winter. What is the average price ?
I do very little digging with my Case anymore. Usually just use the FEL. But I know as soon as I sell it I will need the hoe.
I just don't think maintaining 2 machines is worth the effort and $ when I could do everything I need to do with just the Yanmar.
BTW, does anyone have any pics of their Yanmar with a Hoe on it? Thanks...

justanotherjoe · Mar 19, 2006

No pictures, but there is a Koyker KB-60 hoe on the back of my YM-240D. Next time, I would not spend $5K on a small hoe for a 2000 pound tractor. I would rent a bigger hoe on a heavier tractor as needed. Having the FEL on a separate machine is handy too. I'm curious how those little orange machines get any digging done with such small hoes.

scesnick · Mar 22, 2006

So you are saying it isn't worth the money or effort? I guess if that is the case I will just keep on wrenching it on my Case.

EFC · Mar 23, 2006

The tractor mount hoes are not a full size Case for sure but I can’t think of one time they were outshined by a shovel. My most popular package is the YM2000 with backhoe and I haven’t heard one complaint. Be realistic about the depth and ground condition and you wont be disappointed

Buck

htiek126 · Mar 30, 2006

Having used larger backhoes, the first time I used my tractor mounted hoe I quickly grew impatient with the slower digging speed. I jumped off my tractor and struck the Southern Maryland clay with my shovel, and it bounced back. I jumped back on hoe, and I suddenly had a great appreciation for its digging speed and how much less sore I would be that evening. Since then, that hoe has been worth every penny for my application - digging drainage lines, removing tree stumps (not recommended), footers, small side jobs, etc. And I can move it with a light truck and trailer.

It all depends on your application...

justanotherjoe · Mar 30, 2006

If you live in an open area where you dig in dirt, not clay, get the backhoe attachment. On my clay and through the trees, I would rather rent or maintain a small excavator than try to manuever a 18' rig in the trees. Hoe plus FEL makes a long tractor.
Joe