C/K 20 MMM and Backhoe

pncmathias · Sep 20, 2005

Hi,
I have been seriously concidering a Kubota BX23 TLB with a 60" MMM. I was told before I buy anything I should look @ a Kioti. I had the opportunity on Sat. to look @ a C/K 20 HST. I was impressed with what you get for the $$. I realize that the two tractors are not really in the same class. My question is about the backhoe. The factory one with the subframe is over kill for what I need. I also want the MMM. My dealer says they are not compatible. So does Woods or someone else make a "no tools" backhoe attachment that will work with the MMM? The fuel tank is behind the seat so the tractor seat cannot do double duty. Does anyone have this setup all ready? My local dealer has 1 2005 C/K 20HST left in stock and is dealing $$ to move it. Can anyone help? Thank You!
Paul

wallace · Sep 20, 2005

Yes Woods does make a backhoe that you can run the mmmower with
They also have a smaller backhoe called the BH6000 (awesome)
I do have one out in the feild.
I can't get the pictures out, they are to big.
I did send you a private message.

KiotiJohn · Sep 20, 2005

( Yes Woods does make a backhoe that you can run the mmmower with
They also have a smaller backhoe called the BH6000 (awesome) )
I'm surprised that the groundbreaker BH will work with the MMM as it does have a subframe that remains on the tractor connected at the loader brackets. The four point connection at the rear allows easy off for the BH, but how do you mount the MMM with that Woods subframe still in place?
I know their sub rides a lot higher, but I can't see how the MMM could mount and function properly.
thanks,
John

jimshea · Sep 21, 2005

You can go to woods website and download the backhoe installation manual for the ck20 online. It is the full paper
work. Exellent step by step pages with all diagrams and pictures. I can see where a mmm might work with a woods unit . However I have never asked any one personally if the hoe and mmm could be both mounted at the same time. The woods subframe for the backhoe gives more ground clearance
than the kioti back hoe subframe.
Jim !

wallace · Sep 21, 2005

Yes you can run all three at the same time.
However you can not operate the mm mower with the backhoe on the machine, Your lift arms raise and lower the mower.
If anyone wants a picture of this, pm me and I will email you the pictures.

KiotiJohn · Sep 21, 2005

( However you can not operate the mm mower with the backhoe on the machine, Your lift arms raise and lower the mower. )
So you can leave the subframe on, but just remove the backhoe itself! That's great. I just couldn't picture how it would work after having seen the BH6000 in person, seeing that the subframe does stay on. I know the 4pt hook up comes off pretty quickly, so that shouldn't be any problem.
John