Backhoe backhoe question

[orangekubotadriver]

All great info - thanks

Maybe a used FEL and a new kubota bh is the answer as far as the economics are concerned. The backhoe is the most important element here since I have the big fel on the m68 plus the big crawler. Any kubota model backhoe that would be a good fit for the 3130? (has 4wd, filled tires, weights on the front)

 

[dfkrug]

Maybe a used FEL and a new kubota bh is the answer as far as the economics are concerned. The backhoe is the most important element here since I have the big fel on the m68 plus the big crawler. Any kubota model backhoe that would be a good fit for the 3130? (has 4wd, filled tires, weights on the front)

Kubota hoes to fit would be the BH75 or BH90, which are designed to work
with the Kubota subframes, which tie into the Kubota FEL subframes. They
made the 723 and 513 FELs for that machine. You are unlikely to find a
used FEL that fits your tractor, and if you did, it would be subject to the
same risks as a used hoe. Kubota's hoes and FELs are not necessarily the
best units for your Kubota tractor.....you have plenty of after-mkt choices
as most reputable vendors support the ubiquitous L3x30.

This photo shows how a Woods hoe would look on your tractor. The BH90X
or the Kubota BH90 is absolute max size for your tractor.

 

[orangekubotadriver]

Again, thanks very much for the continued advice -

So what other brands would be suitable? (keeping in mind that this would have only moderate use at best) BTW - my Quickie FEL on my M68 is an excellent device and was recommended by the dealer over the Kubota model thus I had it installed instead.