Backhoe Encounter: Woods Backhoe for BX

[bam]

Is it the BH6000 Groundbreaker-X Backhoe?

http://www.woodsequipment.com/turf_grounds/estate/pdf/GroundbreakerX%20BH6000.pdf

They have it on their site, along with the specifications.

 

[Tom_H]

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Yeah, that's it. That site, however, does NOT answer most of the questions on this thread.

 

[bam]

Well, partially.

The specs are there, though they don't discuss what modifications are required to attach the hoe. There are some photo's that help some of us who haven't seen the backhoe better understand the intent of the connections.

 

[jrlichina]

The 3-point arms are attached just like the BX22/23. The subframe mount replaces the single one piece rod with a split rod. All you do is remove the pins and pull off the arms. The subframe is just as strudy as the factory Kubota. It may even be better since it is used in addition to the existing rear fender supports. The seat mounting has a swivel plate in the kit. It also comes with the all hydraulic pieces for the rear remote connections. It is a very nice backhoe.

 

[jlw52]

Actually saw one of these mounted on a BX2230 at the Penn State Ag Progress Days. Looks like a well built unit. There was some modification to the seat to allow it to pivot to face the rear but unless you are really short, the top of the ROPS will be in your face. Guess that's why the BX23 has a taller, folding ROPS.

 

[davidseaquist]

I have a bx22 would the woods buckets fit a bx22 backhoe. They only make a 10" and a 12" bucket for the backhoe. The woods has an 8" and a 16". I would like to own an 8" bucket for my backhoe.

 

[jim_wilson]

I have wondered the same thing myself - if somebody besides Kubota makes buckets that would fix on the BX23 backhoe. I have a 12" but have had more than a few instances when a 16" would have come in very handy.