Jibber
Gold Member
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2003
- Messages
- 324
- Location
- RD-13, Putnam County, New York
- Tractor
- Kubota L3130HST 4WD, BX2350
I have an L3130HST and am looking to add a backhoe. I've been looking at the BL4690 because it has on-board hydraulics and would not require me to add remotes on the back. I understand about the power and reach differences with the BL90.
My questions..
I'm looking for user reviews on the backhoe itself.. it is up to snuff for moving rocks and the like.. I live in a very rocky area and am looking to clear land..
also..
My dealer seems to have little experience dealing with the backhoes.. at least when it comes to my tractor.. Are there any changes that I need to make to the tractor itself to accomodate the 4690.. bracket strengthening? I have the folding ROPS.. so that's not a problem.
also.. attaching and detaching the backhoe.. what's involved.. does anything have to be removed or added on the 3ph or do you just back up the tractor.. put in a few pins and away you go.
also.. storage ideas? Can this thing just sit outside or is that a bad idea? I have enough room in the garage for the tractor.. but probably not both it/loader/ and backhoe..
THANX for any help..
My questions..
I'm looking for user reviews on the backhoe itself.. it is up to snuff for moving rocks and the like.. I live in a very rocky area and am looking to clear land..
also..
My dealer seems to have little experience dealing with the backhoes.. at least when it comes to my tractor.. Are there any changes that I need to make to the tractor itself to accomodate the 4690.. bracket strengthening? I have the folding ROPS.. so that's not a problem.
also.. attaching and detaching the backhoe.. what's involved.. does anything have to be removed or added on the 3ph or do you just back up the tractor.. put in a few pins and away you go.
also.. storage ideas? Can this thing just sit outside or is that a bad idea? I have enough room in the garage for the tractor.. but probably not both it/loader/ and backhoe..
THANX for any help..