Backhoe Loader and backhoe for 3203:

[jd4310man]

Lookin at the Deere 3203 tractor and looks like a good machine. Although after I checked out the specs on the 300 loader, I was not to crazy about the lifting capability of it at only 700lbs.
I know that this machine is a "knock down version" of the 3320 and am wondering if anyone ordered one with a 300X loader? would It mount up to this tractor?
Also was looking at the Woods backhoes and discovered that they offer a solid mount 7' or 8' backhoe for the 3203.
Has anyone put a backhoe on this machine?
Thanks for any input/info!

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

If really interested in 3203 suggest follow up with member JohnDeereDLR, based on this comment in his post 2/24/2007 in thread "John Deere 3120 against Kubota"

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You can indeed put a 300X or CX on a 3203 tractor. I do it all the time at my dealership. The 3203 and the 3320 have the same pumps in them. You can even put the 447 hoe on this tractor.

JD DLR
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[jjmarotz]

I have a 3203 also. My question is how do you get the hyd's to work with a hoe? Seeing how there is no power beyond or 3rd scv. I have talked, and talked with my dealer about this, but nobody can tell me how to hook up extra hyd's. My cousins hubby is one of my local Deere's main service techs, and he can't even give me an idea as to how it's done. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be mighty helpful to more than just me. Thanks.

Jerrami

 

[jd4310man]

As I was looking on the Woods web site, I found that you could look at their manuals online. They have manuals for there products, but also for specific mounts for different brands of tractors. I found that they offer a subframe mount for the 3203. In this backhoe subframe mount, they also show how they tap into the hydraulics to supply power to the hoe. Here is the link to there list of mounts:
Woods Equipment Company - Manuals
Look under Backhoe Sub-Frame Mounting kits, and find the 3203 from the list.

 

[jjmarotz]

I must be blind. I can't see a manual for the 3203, from Woods. Anyone else find it?

 

[Westendorf-RR]

The TA-160 loader is a fit on your tractor. It has a 1650# lift capacity at the full height of 9'5". Here's a photo and like to additional product information online. It power-mounts in seconds without tools or stands. Quick attach is standard or available with skid-steer quick attach.
Front-End Loaders by Westendorf: loader for tractor, shade canopy, wagons, manure & landscaping equipment.

 

[jd4310man]

jjmarotz:
The link is about in the middle of the page, look for the exact words, 1021970 4-Point SFMK BH70-X, BH80-X - John Deere 3203 FWA ROPS

 

[jjmarotz]

Found it, thanks.
Now, can just the hose kit, (#1019008) be installed and used as a 3rd scv, or a power beyond? Or does it eliminate loader use when hooked up? All I will be using it for is a hyd top link. Maybe we can get kennyd to check this out, as this seems to be right in his area of expertice. 1021970 4-Point SFMK BH70-X, BH80-X - John Deere 3203 FWA ROPS
Thanks for the info.
Jerrami

 

[kennyd]

OK, I downloaded and looked at the Woods manual.

They are indeed adding PowerBeyond by taking the flow from the DSCV to the backhoe, the returning the fluid to the tank (RTT). BUT, when used in this manner the 3PH is disabled, that is what the steel line feeds that you remove. So when the BH is removed, the 3PH inlet is hooked back to the outlet of the DSCV.

To add a remote valve, you could take the outlet of the DSCV to the inlet of the new valve, the outlet of the new valve would go to the RTT port, and the PowerBeyond port of the new valve to the 3PH inlet. Woods was also very nice to give all the fitting sizes so you could piece a kit together yourself.

I hope this answers your questions? Please let me know if I can help further...

 

[jjmarotz]

Thanks for your help kennyd. I think I am following you on where the hookups belong. Might just bite the bullet and start work on it. I already have a single handle valve, some misc. hoses, etc. I just plain HATE plumbing work. Way to many sizes of fittings to choose from.
Thanks again.
Jerrami