Backhoe Hi everyone. NewB with dumb ?? about backhoe

LVKubota · Mar 25, 2005

Remember that there are no stupid questions.....just stupid people.

Recently purchased a L3710 with a loader and cab. Waaaay more machine than I needed but the price was right and the A/C in the Vegas heat was too much to pass up.

I then found a Bradco 3375 backhoe that I took delivery of today.

Here's the dilemma; the 3 point brackets that are on the Kubota are not long enough to allow the hoe seat to clear the cab!!!

Removing the cab is outta the question. Here is what I'm wondering; is there optional longer brackets and if so will it upset the amount of weight hanging of the back?

The worst would be I'd have to sell my 3710 for a non cab model but I'm hoping not to. I'm truly impressed with this machine and would like to keep it if at all possible.

texbaylea · Mar 25, 2005

Woods makes a spacer that fits between two sections of their backhoes to solve this problem. It is only about 3" so should not have too much of a weight impact. Suggest you check to see if Bradco makes such a thing for their Backhoes.

Vernon

LVKubota · Mar 25, 2005

Thank you. The guy at the Kubota dealer who could answer was gone for the weekend, and Bradco was closed.

I was hoping there may be something like you stated. However, I'm thinking 3" won't be enough.(where have I heard that before??)

frank_f15 · Mar 25, 2005

what did the guy you bought the BH from say when u bought it? was it a dealer?
BTW just came back form vegas this past wed, and the weather was not that great /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif my son lives out there so next time i am out will let you know.

GuglioLS · Mar 25, 2005

Another Idea is to make some longer 3 point lift arms for use with the BH. I have a 3265 Bradco BH and after looking at it. You should be in good shape with the longer lift arms. The "Top" link supplied with the Bradco has alot of room for adjusting it to a longer length so I think the only problem you are facing is the length of the Lift arms.
DON'T SELL YOUR TRACTOR OR REMOVE YOUR CAB !!!!!!!!
IF you want give me the dimentions - I will design and fabricate the lift arms for the price of materials and supplies. I live near Albuquerque. PM me.

LVKubota · Mar 25, 2005

( what did the guy you bought the BH from say when u bought it? was it a dealer?
BTW just came back form vegas this past wed, and the weather was not that great /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif my son lives out there so next time i am out will let you know. )

Weird weather indeed!!! The first week I had the tractor it was in the 80's and I had the A/C on while driving the thing around looking for piles to move!! It has been cool since.

I did buy it new from a pretty cool dealer back east for an incredible price. She drop shipped it from Bradco to save on shipping. She kept asking me about the 3 point hitch and I kept saying there was one(3) on the tractor..........I will contact her on Monday also, ran outta time today.

Look forward to meeting you next time in town.

LVKubota · Mar 25, 2005

( Another Idea is to make some longer 3 point lift arms for use with the BH. I have a 3265 Bradco BH and after looking at it. You should be in good shape with the longer lift arms. The "Top" link supplied with the Bradco has alot of room for adjusting it to a longer length so I think the only problem you are facing is the length of the Lift arms.
DON'T SELL YOUR TRACTOR OR REMOVE YOUR CAB !!!!!!!!
IF you want give me the dimentions - I will design and fabricate the lift arms for the price of materials and supplies. I live near Albuquerque. PM me. )

You are too kind!!!! You did bring up another question, however. The arms I have came with the tractor and appear to be Kubota arms from reading my owner's guide.

Here is where the ignorance comes in; Do the attachments(hoes, boxes, post hole diggers, etc..) use their own arms? In other words would the Bradco arms be longer than the Kubota arms?

How do you like your Bradco? When researching BH's 3 brands were always mentioned with Bradco being one of them.

GuglioLS · Mar 26, 2005

( ( Here is where the ignorance comes in; Do the attachments(hoes, boxes, post hole diggers, etc..) use their own arms? In other words would the Bradco arms be longer than the Kubota arms?

How do you like your Bradco? When researching BH's 3 brands were always mentioned with Bradco being one of them. )

Got your PM last night - Too late for me to call - passed out on couch. Anyway the stock lift arms should work with just about every 3Pt impliment you could imagine. My guess is the Bradco / Tractor cab combo is the only real issue.

I like my Bradco - my only regret is I did not get the one you have! The 3265 is about 1' shorter in digging depth and reach that yours.
What did you have to do to modify your Hydraulics to get it to hook up or does it have its own Tank & PTO pump?
My 3265 is not self contained I had to tap into the hydraulics.
I will give you a call sometime later today hopefully when you get back. Well would you believe it - It's snowing here ! seems like winter will never end.

MMM · Mar 26, 2005

I wouldn't bother with lower links. A subframe for your particular tractor is what you want. Ask Bradco about that. Good luck, Mac

LVKubota · Mar 26, 2005

( I wouldn't bother with lower links. A subframe for your particular tractor is what you want. Ask Bradco about that. Good luck, Mac )

Thanks for the reply

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't a subframe be more of a permanent set up? Wouldn't it make it difficult to swap out other 3 point implements?