Sub-compact rear question

[brentagade]

Greetings,

New to the forums and in the market for a sub-compact. I have a question about swapping rear implements. I was under the impression that going from backhoe to a 3-point implement was a fairly "easy" swap. Is this really the case or is it a much more involved swap? The backhoe, while a nice add-on is a little further down the chain that others. I talked to a dealer the other day and he was talking about sub frame connectors and I think I read somewhere about removing wheels. It seems like a better deal to get MT125 with the backhoe already installed, but if I get it without and choose to get the backhoe later, is it really a much more involved process to set everything up. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Yes, it is easier to get the BH when you get the tractor, ussually the better deal price wise. The BH on the 125 comes off in under 5 minutes, about the same putting back on after you've done it a few times. The subframe on the MT125 is really heavy duty, 1/2" thick steel, goes from the rear up to the loader mounts. Heaviest I've seen on a SCUT. MY only regret was not getting the MMM when I got the package, would have only been $1k more, after the sale about a month later would have cost me $2200. Ended up going with a rear finish mower instead.