Installing BH80X Subframe on CK30 Pics

mrutkaus · Jun 25, 2007

First, there is no need to remove the rear wheels as Woods instructions say (Kioti said to remove wheel for Remotes installation too, what is this "remove wheels" thing?).

If you are new to this, REMEMBER EVERYTHING IS VERY HEAVY! Many opportunities for smashed fingers etc. or more.

I had to cut off the two rear reflectors to fit the subframe; this is only on earlier models.

REMOVE all rubber plugs from mounting holes before you start so you don't get something half way in and have to take it off! I also cleaned out mounting holes and sprayed a little grease into them.

CHECK BOLT SIZES TWICE! I can't imagine what you would do if you somehow stripped one of the holes in the tractor.

Basically I brought it home on a trailer, took it apart to get it off the trailer, cut off the reflectors, installed each side with ONE BOLT in front first acting as a pivot, lifted up the rear with a strap over the ROPS to get it near the holes, bolted it in with bolts loose, then bolted on extra rear reinforcement and put the remaining bolts in the front.

There is a center brace between the two sides as shipped; however this will not fit on the installed subframe because it is too close to the hydraulic filter under the tractor. However, I'm pretty sure I can install this across the front mounts where it will act better as the beginning of a shield for protecting the underneath of the tractor; I'll post a picture when I do it. The whole subframe is a wonderful start for a protective pan; if you put some bars or a panel across it it will cover all delicate parts back of the front subframe mounts.

I have yet to get the actual backhoe! Will post more pics when that happens.

Mike

Very heavy duty and bigger than I thought and saw in the on line manual.

Harvey7 · Jun 25, 2007

Mike, you're doing great.

Highbeam · Jun 25, 2007

So why did you put on the subframe only? Do you intend to purchase the hoe soon? Protection for the underbelly?

I have, just this last friday, broken off yet another hydraulic filter from under the tractor while brushmowing. That means yet another new filter mount and yet another filter to buy. Oh and not to forget another half done mowing job and a dead tractor winched up onto the trailer by hand. Pretty soon I will get smart and put some protection under this thing. The subframe looks like a very substantial base for a skid plate.

How much did it cost you?

mrutkaus · Jun 26, 2007

Yes, the hoe is on order. Doing this stuff keeps me off the street.

Highbeam, depending on what hit, the subframe alone might have prevented your filter area damage. It goes right alongside and about an inch or so below that filter.

I can't imagine why Woods didn't move that cross brace 6" either way; as it is it won't fit. Too big and heavy just to be made for shipping. Maybe I'll call them.

It cost $850.

Mike

Highbeam · Jun 26, 2007

mrutkaus said:
It cost $850.

Ouch!. Well, it was a nice thought. I'll post a thread pretty soon about it but I have pretty much decided that something must be done. Even a simple connection between the rear axle and the loader frame and a cheezy skid plate.

Once I pole vaulted the filter off of a dead lying cedar limb and this time is was a low stump that wasn't visible beneath the grass I was mowing. The stump one was my fault more so than the random pole vault of the lying limb.

7mmrum · Jun 27, 2007

mrutkaus said:
Yes, the hoe is on order. Doing this stuff keeps me off the street.

Mike

Yeah I've been near those streets N. of Winchester, they are pretty rough.

Which dealer are you giong through in the area to get teh BH80X?

thanks,

sean