Backhoe BH77 Backhoe Worth It?

[homerjsimpson137]

Hi Tim,
I did purchase it and in the process of install the subframe. These things are out there, I found this one on Facebook MarketPlace. Good luck, and if you need info on installing the subframe, ping me as this is easy and hard at the same time... still have questions I will post in a few minutes. Stupid subframe cost me $757 and didn't come with any directions and I can't find anything online. Hope this forum can help.

 

[homerjsimpson137]

Thanks for the info. You would happen to have instructions or diagram of how the subframe connects as it cost me $757 from dealer but didn't come with ANY instructions. I figured out most, but have a few bolts, 1 bracket, hydraulic block and hoses I have to figure out and without directions....well it trial and error.

 

[Carl_NH]

Do a search here and also here is a link to Orange Tractor that has some images etc. BH77 Subframe fabraction on B2650 - OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota

Then another video here - not lot of detail on the exact connections and hydraulic but maybe enough. installing the sub-frame mount for a backhoe and hydraulics overview. - YouTube

 

[bdhsfz6]

I had a BH90 hoe behind my L3430HST. It took me on average 15 to 20 minutes to swap between hoe & 3 point. I found it worth the expense even though I only use it 3 or 4 times per year. I got back most of what I paid for it when I traded it for my current MX5800 & BH92 hoe.

If your have HST, you can do what I do and clamp pieces of rebar to the FEL joystick and HST pedal. That way, you can move the tractor from the backhoe seat. When necessary to turn, I use this grip extender tool to grab a spinner knob mounted on the steering wheel.

 

[TimP]

Hi Tim,
I did purchase it and in the process of install the subframe. These things are out there, I found this one on Facebook MarketPlace. Good luck, and if you need info on installing the subframe, ping me as this is easy and hard at the same time... still have questions I will post in a few minutes. Stupid subframe cost me $757 and didn't come with any directions and I can't find anything online. Hope this forum can help.

Thanks for the info and offer of help, if and when I find a hoe.

I appreciate it, and good luck with the BH. Let us see some Pics of your projects!