Backhoe Installing a 47 backhoe on a 855

dsmau · Jun 10, 2010

I have a chance to get a fairly decent 47 backhoe for a good price and I might just jump on it tomorrow.
Now, my 855 was setup for a 7 backhoe when I purchased it with brackets and power beyond. Since the 7 is a ladder frame and the 47 is completely different with a 4 point RSA, I will have to fabricate a frame for it.

Anyone has done this so far? Any concern I should have?
What i would like is to mount the backhoe as close as possible to the back wheels in a way that it can be removed easily and without modifying the backhoe itself to a point where it cannot be reused on a 4xx0 tractor.

I appreciate your input!
I will be studying dfkrug's post on sub-frame fabrication tonight.

/DSM

RoyJackson · Jun 10, 2010

That's too big a backhoe for your 855.

dsmau · Jun 10, 2010

RoyJackson said:
That's too big a backhoe for your 855.

I compared the specs and it seems to be very close to the 7 which is made for the 755,855,955. Or did I look in the wrong place?

arrabil · Jun 11, 2010

Are the weights comparable? I just looked at a 755 and its nowhere near the size tractor of what the 47 was made for (42/4300).

RoyJackson · Jun 11, 2010

dsmau said:
I compared the specs and it seems to be very close to the 7 which is made for the 755,855,955. Or did I look in the wrong place?

I'd be more concerned about the capacity of the 47 'hoe. It might be too much for the 855's frame (longterm). That's a bigger 'hoe, so I'm quite surprised the weights are about the same (as you wrote).
If you have the discipline to use it conscientiously and be aware of what you're doing to your 855, then go for it.

dsmau · Jun 11, 2010

Someone got there quicker... The guy was asking 2500 so it did not last very long. I'll keep my eyes open.

techwrtr2 · Jun 11, 2010

There was a nice looking 7 backhoe down the road from me, already set up for an 855 and included all bracket etc other than power beyond which I already have. guy wanted 2500. And I didn't have the ready cash to buy it.