Liberty Implements

rockarosa · May 2, 2014

I have just purchased a 3 pt backhoe from Liberty Implements. They assure me that all I need to do is hook it up and start digging. From what I have read on here maybe I will need a sub frame on the tractor. Liberty tells me no. Any advice?

Coyote machine · May 2, 2014

Welcome to TBN.
What model 3PH hoe?
If it's 3PH model then it attaches to 3PH with no subframe. If it's a subframe mount then that's how it mounts.
They are two different 'animals'.

Here is just one comparison of the differences/similarities between the two types: Subframe vs. 3-Pt. Hitch | Tractor Backhoe Reviewer

rockarosa · May 2, 2014

It is a 3 pt 6 ft. backhoe. It has not arrived yet but reading some of these posts make me wonder if this will work. The man from Liberty assures me my T C 30 will easily handle the 6 ft. backhoe. Oh--Thank You fro the welcome!!

George2615 · May 2, 2014

rockarosa said:
It is a 3 pt 6 ft. backhoe. It has not arrived yet but reading some of these posts make me wonder if this will work. The man from Liberty assures me my T C 30 will easily handle the 6 ft. backhoe. Oh--Thank You fro the welcome!!

Welcome to TBN..
Most CUT's require a sub frame for a BH. It puts the stress on the sub frame, not the tractor. If none are available from Liberty you should make a sub frame to mount the BH onto. Of course the guy from Liberty will tell you you don't need a sub frame so he can make the sale. Usually larger tractors do not need a sub frame, only smaller CUT's and SCUT's.

On the other hand, I do know other CUT owners that have used a 3 pt BH without a sub frame for many years without any problems. I guess it depends on how you use it. I don't have a BH for my tractor but if I did buy one I would either buy or build a sub frame.

I did look at Liberty BH's and at one point considered buying one. They looked like pretty sturdy units. Also looked at Taylor Way model 766 BH's. Had I bought either I'd have built a sub frame. Just couldn't justify buying as I didn't have enough jobs to use it on. For the few jobs I do I can usually borrow a BH from a friend.

Coyote machine · May 2, 2014

Don't worry about it. You've bought a good quality machine and it comes with a 3 year warranty. If you will be the sole user you can eliminate the concerns about subframe vs. 3PH by using it cautiously and not horsing it around. I take it yours will come with a PTO pump that you will attach to your PTO and that will supply fluid for the hydraulic action of your hoe?
Try not to agonize over your decision; I read through the Liberty Corp. entire web site, and from what I can discern you should be good to go! Post pics of it all hooked up.:thumbsup:

rockarosa · May 2, 2014

Thank you for the reply, I did read a post on here where a guy bought the 6 ft. backhoe from Liberty and installed it and everything was fine. It should be here on May 12th. When I get it hooked up I'll let you know.