Can you suggest manufactures to check for subframe mounted backhoes for a SCUT

[rossn]

I'm planning to purchase a used Massey Ferguson GC1705 (SCUT), and would like to know my options for adding a small subframe mounted backhoe. I've spoken with Woods, who in planning but has not yet manufactured a subframe, and Wallenstein. Building my own subframe could be a third option. I realize this is a pretty light tractor for a backhoe, and am only using this for personal projects.

Can you suggest other aftermarket/3rd party manufactures I can check with to see if they offer a subframe and backhoe for this model?

Of course I would prefer to find something used, which raises the question of if its reasonable to buy a small backhoe and build your own subframe.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sprinklerman]

By the time you are done you may have spent as much as a good used kubota bx 24 or 25 , and they come with a hoe

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

By the time you are done you may have spent as much as a good used kubota bx 24 or 25 , and they come with a hoe

Agreed. Or a BX23, which can be bought for around $12,000.