Subframe Backhoe

[dwalk19]

What are some good subframe backhoe options, I own a mahindra 2538 and will be purchasing a backhoe attachment in the near future, I'd like to explore my options to other brands besides mahindra to see if they would be any cheaper, it's a 38hp tractor, and the backhoe definetly needs to be a subframe mount, (No 3 point) and I prefer it to run off tractor hydraulics because I plan on adding rear remotes also and can do all the plumbing work at once, I believe woods may make them, haven't got a price or found a dealer yet but will look into them also

 

[John_Mc]

I have a Woods 4-point quick attach subframe for my NH TC33D tractor. I really like it. The subframe stays on the tractor once installed. With a little practice, you can get the backhoe on in 5 minutes or so.

 

[texasranger556]

Woods was in the $7-8k range when I priced them years ago. That was for subframe mounted 7.5 foot digging depth if memory serves.

 

[dwalk19]

Okay thanks, the mahindra backhoe is around 7 so maybe that's the route I'll end up going

 

[RNeumann]

A US company make the BH for Mahindra. I don’t know if they sell direct. I don’t recall the name but it’s been talked about on TBN. It’s something like Kansas Iron Works....but again I’m not sure of the name.

 

[dwalk19]

Yeah i contacted them, it's Kansas metal works I believe) they no longer makes them for Mahindra and offered no sales

 

[Stimw]

I bought a very well made hoe from- Titan Attachments - PalletForks.com - 8-65-8241
They sell several but the newest has the curved boom and their list is $3700..
I bought it first of the year and got it during one of their many sales and they offer free shipping!
It is 3 pt mount but I fabricated a subframe for it to fit my 3510 Branson.
It is smooth and has plenty of digging force with tractor hydraulics and only 13-1500 rpm.
It came with international stick pattern but I switched hoses to SAE pattern which I think makes more sense.

 

[majorwager]

Did not realize titan offered such a reasonably priced BH. Woodmax also offers a fine product.

 

[texasranger556]

I've heard of people going with prairie dog backhoes. They look very similar to a woods in pictures. I have no experience with them though.

 

[dwalk19]

Never heard of prairie dog, I'll look them up, I am definetly going to get subframe mount, I'd like to fabricate my own mounts but beyond a welder, I just don't have the means or the time really