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[shvl73]

I finally bought my own hoe. Tommy at Affordable was great to deal with.
I received it last week and was waiting for some good weather to try it out. It digs impressively. Fit and finish is excellent. This morning I took it out into the field to bury some rocks I always seem to find with my cutter. One scoop and they were out! This is fun!
It's a three point mount that I will be converting to subframe mount. I have the Mahindra/Bradco subframe installed on the tractor. It doesn't look like it will be too difficult to do. I will probably rough it out and tack it together, then have a real welder do the critical welds.
So far though, I'm comfortable with the 3pt mount, as the subframe stiffens the tractor quite a bit. I'll just go easy to avoid toplink bracket problems.
Many thanks to Affordable Tractor! I love it!

 

[shvl73]

More pics.

 

[roxynoodle]

Very nice! Wish it was mine! I'm sure you will have all kinds of fun!

 

[MikeD74T]

More pics.

For those of you in the prarie states, shv173 is actually planting new Hampshire's highest yeilding crop - ROCKS. MikeD74T

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

That Korean backhoe looks good on your Mahindra !!

All the feed back and interest I have received has been good about these hoes.

Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[shvl73]

That Korean backhoe looks good on your Mahindra !!

All the feed back and interest I have received has been good about these hoes.

Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

I suspect you'll be getting more, they're a real nice unit. I was looking for holes to dig, the excitement hasn't worn off yet!

 

[shvl73]

For those of you in the prarie states, shv173 is actually planting new Hampshire's highest yeilding crop - ROCKS. MikeD74T

They're an easy crop to grow! I've been very successful!

 

[LarryRB]

That hoe looks to me to be an American made Bradco. Is Mahindra into Korean made hoe's now?

 

[shvl73]

That hoe looks to me to be an American made Bradco. Is Mahindra into Korean made hoe's now?

I looked at the Bradco 3375 but, this one had stronger digging specs. I also wanted the pto pump, I wasn't very confident of my ability to plumb into the tractor. All told, this was a better value to me. The advantage the Bradco had was it would bolt right on to my sub frame, this one will need an adapter made up. It doesn't look to difficult to do.

 

[Affordable]

Torin,I'm glad you like it ,I think you will find alot of uses for it.They are easy off and on,plenty of digging power,great looks (powder coated).These things sell themselfs , I appreciate the kind words about us,we try to do what we say we will will do.We also will have a complete line of replacement parts when they are needed.We anticipate sales to grow strong on these units,they are alot less than others on the market and better quality.The swedish control valves operate smooth.Let me know if we can help you with anything else or if you have any questions about the backhoe we can help you with.Thanks again for the business

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales

 

[john_bud]

I looked at the Bradco 3375 but, this one had stronger digging specs.

Yeah, the SPECS may be stronger, but did you dig with them side by side in the same soil? (I'm from Missouri --> show me)

jb

 

[IslandTractor]

Your backhoe looks very much like the Kioti BH for the CK series. I have the KB2365 (6.5 foot model) which is subframe mounted and uses tractor hydraulics. I like the unit and it has performed well. I wonder if it is the same manufacturer given the Korean connection.

 

[shvl73]

Yeah, the SPECS may be stronger, but did you dig with them side by side in the same soil? (I'm from Missouri --> show me)

jb

No, I didn't have the opportunity to use most that I looked at. The specs were the basis for my comparison on digging forces, both bucket and dipperstick. I have a friend with the Bradco 3265 and another with a Woods GB7500.

 

[shvl73]

Your backhoe looks very much like the Kioti BH for the CK series. I have the KB2365 (6.5 foot model) which is subframe mounted and uses tractor hydraulics. I like the unit and it has performed well. I wonder if it is the same manufacturer given the Korean connection.

It wouldn't suprise me if this company did some oem hoes. The opportunity is certainly there with Kioti, LG, TYM, Kukje. I definitely feel the South Koreans make some top shelf stuff.

 

[Stimw]

The biggest fear with 3pt hoes on smaller tractors is breaking the tractor at the bellhousing. If your subframe fits tight keep an eye on it to make sure it dosen't work loose. That would put pressure on the bellhousing.

 

[dfkrug]

No, I didn't have the opportunity to use most that I looked at. The specs were the basis for my comparison on digging forces, both bucket and dipperstick. I have a friend with the Bradco 3265 and another with a Woods GB7500.

Yes, getting to use multiple hoes is the ideal situation. Unfortunately, very
few of us have experience with more than one brand/model. I have found
that the specs for digging forces given by manufacturers is, unfortunately,
not a good comparison metric. The different manufacturers quote forces
using different pressures and often do not even state what pressure is
used. You CAN compare cylinder diameters and dipper stick ratios,
however. That will give you digging force comparisons if you can get
those measurements. Manufacturers also set the relief valves on their
hoes, which will limit the force capabilities. The main reliefs are usually
adjustable, however, and my experience guides me to think that a
well-built hoe should be able to handle 2500psi.