Backhoe MF 1217 backhoe data

[MC1240]

Thanks JerryG. I appreciate the help. It makes me feel a lot better knowing what I dealing with. The frame length and numbers was great info too. I'm quite sure I would have been very confused when it didn't fit properly. The 1250 it came off of had a blown engine. I hope the frame is still there so I can see how it mounts. I may be asking for more help later but I hope to be able to write back and let you know that it wasn't that bad. I also appreciate the reassurance that modifying the subframe to make it fit shouldn't be that difficult. Thanks again and Happy Easter!

 

[tweld]

Thanks Jerry G. The dementions and weight would be great if you can find them.

Hi I tink you should try to contact T&H Salvagethey are in Pavo Ga. there number is 229-859-2645 they have over 100 acers of tractors they have an interchange program that will tell you if it would fit your tractror just in case they didn't have the Exact one talk to Boby tell him that Tom Bolduc sent you to him

 

[MC1240]

Thank! I'll give them a call tomorrow. I'd rather not modify anything I don't have to.

 

[MC1240]

Hi I tink you should try to contact T&H Salvagethey are in Pavo Ga. there number is 229-859-2645 they have over 100 acers of tractors they have an interchange program that will tell you if it would fit your tractror just in case they didn't have the Exact one talk to Boby tell him that Tom Bolduc sent you to him

Tweld, just some quick feed back. I called Bobby, nice guy, the interchange program was for parts and not attachments. He thought that it should probably fit but referred me to a local MF dealer. The dealer reaffirmed what JerryG said, the 1260 and the 1240 frames were the same but not the 1250. They didn't even have it listed. The nice thing was that I can still get a 1240 subframe if I really need one! I hope the modifications are only minor. Thanks for the help and it's nice to have the salvage yards number should I need something.

 

[MC1240]

I'm back from Connecticut with my 1217. Other than having to add 6 hours to the trip due to traffic through DC, NYC, & the Jersey turnpike, it wasn't a bad trip. It was a good fit in the back of my truck, even got the tailgate up. I plan on hooking it up this weekend. Just wanted to say thanks for all the help!

 

[celdred]

What do you guys think of putting a Mazzotti MAF 200 on my MF 1240? MF Manual states the 3pt hitch is Type 1 capable of lifting 1940 lbs. The Backhoe weighs in at 957 lbs without the bucket and has 2400 lbs. of digging force. Any thoughts on whether this unit is oversized for my MF 1240? Thanks! -Chuck