Need Picture of frame mount backhoe.

[Bigbear]

OK, you guys have convinced me I need to change my 3 point backhoe to a frame mount. While it has been working very well, I would like to add the sub frame structure. I understand how and where to attach the front rails, but not clear on where the rear attaches. My tractor is a Jepe 354 and has a beefy rear axle, there are 2 spare threaded bolt holes on each axle facing to the rear. Should I use these to bolt the sub frame to, and maybe a combo of this and where the drawbar attaches or maybe the top link also. I have never saw a good picture of the rear attachment points and could really use some help here. My backhoe runs off the tractor, so I would like to move the backhoe up as close to the rear as possible to help overcome the leverage thing. Thanks, any help is appreciated. BEAR

 

[RodgerF]

pics

Sorry no real useful pics of the rear attachment. On mine, there are 2 brackets that bolt to the axle housing. The subframe "quick attaches" to them by means of a hook and pin on each side. Similar to the one on the front. Very easy to remove and the subframe stays with the hoe.

Rodger

 

[GAFAQ_33]

I have a Woods Back Hoe W/Subframe attachment. I have several pics. I will atttach them.

 

[GAFAQ_33]

Another

 

[GAFAQ_33]

Here's one more from a different angle. I've got a few more but don't want to bore anyone.

 

[GAFAQ_33]

The back hoe uses the three point hitch attaching points on the tractor. The two lower, one on each side of the sub frame attach to the two lower points on the tractor chassis. Three point trailing arms are removed. The top link is also used but not so much as a weight bearing link but (I think) as a sort of stablelizer. The major weight of the hoe is carried by the sub frame. It is constructed of 5/8" - 3/4" plate and runs up under the tractor. There is long pin that attaches the front of the sub frame to the bottom of the tractor. This is the fourth attaching point.

 

[Bigbear]

Thanks GAFAQ_33. Would a combination of these points be OK for attachment. I planned on using 2x4x1/4 box steel for the subframe going underneath with cross members tieing them together.

 

[Bill_M]

Bigbear,
Here are a couple of pics of the sub frame I made for my L2900 w/ Woods 750. Works well.
First the rear mount, made from 3/4" plate vertically to the top link lower portion is mostly 1/2" material.

 

[Bill_M]

The bottom of the rear mount, also allows a swinging draw bar.

 

[Bill_M]

The hoe installed in rear mount.

 

[Bill_M]

The front mount looking from the rear, is the black angle w/ tubes on either end. The red and gray mount is for my 7' Meyer snow plow.

 

[Bill_M]

Hoe installed at front mount, 3/4" bolts get inserted in the tubes.

 

[Bill_M]

Hoe sits farther back than you want but it allows me to keep all the three point linkage on w/ it installed. Also allowed me to mount it lower so I no longer hit my head on the ROPS.

 

[Bill_M]

Poor detail pic of frame on hoe, will get better if you want. This was built with all scrap metal. Long rails are 4" channel, plated w/ 3/4" at hoe attachment than 3/8" the rest of the length. Cross pin is 1 3/8" if I remember correctly. Like everything else I build, needs paint-just can't get past making it functional and on to the next project.

 

[Bigbear]

Thanks Bill_M, very ingenues idea with the slide in bar at the back. Do you still use the top link as another attachment point. Maybe I'm being too cautious, but at 1000+ lbs, I want to get this right the first time. Your pictures have been very helpful.

 

[Bill_M]

Bigbear,
Thanks, credit can actually go to Pine Ridge, he gave me this drawling when I asked for help.
No I don't use the top link, I remember how hard it was to get the bolt out of the hole with the hoses in the way when I took the 3 point hitch off. There is no way I am going to try to pin a top link in there if I don't have to. I have no fears of breaking anything the way it is built even when moving the 'bota with the hoe.

 

[Bill_M]

Here is a better pic of the sub frame.

 

[Bill_M]

And last, the top link portion of the mount.

 

[450EXC]

There is some pics of my new Woods 4 point hoe in the kioti forum. The mounting frame stays on the tractor and the hoe connects with 4 pins / bolts. It's real nice.