Fixed Skid Steer Backhoe on Tractor Loader?

[akmountaineer]

Has anyone tried one of the new fixed quick attach backhoes on a tractor FEL? They are much cheaper than a regular style backhoe, but my concern would be damaging or bending the loader because it may not be designed for those stresses. If anyone has tried it, I'd love to hear how it went. Thanks.

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[majorwager]

Believe you answered your own question within your post. It might function in sandy soil. The point in which you encounter excessive stress, might be simultaneous w/ a damaged loader.

 

[countrybumpkin]

You won’t be able to see what your doing very well if at all, and you will be doing a lot of forward and back while turning to dump your spoils. Along with what was said in the above post.

 

[Rustyiron]

Yeah, I could see digging (a little) with one on a Skid steer, with the visibility and the ability to counter rotate the tires to move the bucket sideways to dump, but on a tractor, no way.

 

[4570Man]

It would be a nearly useless tool on a skid steer, but a big skid steer will at least take the abuse. There’s no way I’d use it on a tractor. Bending a cylinder is nearly inevitable.

 

[Xfaxman]

There is also a side swing style, but I wouldn't use it on a tractor: