Subframe Backhoe

[majorwager]

Dwalk,
Agree, I have a Long brand 10 ft BH. It is quite heavy. It is a 3 point style but when mounted we realized it could tear the lower arms and top link right off the tractor. We fabricated a simple channel iron frame w/ a big U Bolt attachment to rear axle, and extended forward to the 2nd bracket holes for the FEL. The older utility tractors had fewer obstructions from 3 point to loader. The unused 3 point remained in place, lower links, the mfg provided a rigid top link connection arm. You are wise NOT to rely upon the tractor linkage.

Edit:There are photos of my BH on this attachment forum under thread" Help Me Identify this BH Attachment"

It is not my thread, I just owned same brand as OP. Thread is back a few pages by now. I do not keep my BH mounted,actually hasn't been used in years.

Edit: Not just small tractors susceptible to BH damage, minus a carrier frame.

 

[Stimw]

The danger of using a BH on smaller tractor without a subframe is that the stress can break the tractor in two at the transmission/bellhousing.
Subframes extend under the tractor to the front spreading the stresses and reinforcing the basic design.

 

[CincyFlyer]

I have, most likely, the exact Mahindra backhoe that would fit your tractor (I have a 2540, which is a shuttle version). The subframe actually replaces part of the FEL subframe, so that your FEL and BH are on the same frame, which is then bolted to the tractor chassis. There may be cheaper ways out, but it's a solid piece of equipment, and bolts right on. I believe that it's Korean made, as is the tractor chassis. I've already dug up and fixed my water line, which saved me at least two grand.

 

[dwalk19]

Yeah sounds the same, I've called a bunch of dealers to get the best price i can, I'm pretty sure I'll be going the mahindra route but figured I'd throw it out to see if there were any other options, I had factory backhoes on my other tractors, although not used alot, Its hard to live with out once you've had one

 

[Stimw]

Just take a good look at the factory hoe, here is a Kioti hoe video and that is the exact hoe that I have. Kioti Tractor Backhoe Review - YouTube
It is just re-badged and painted orange.

 

[dwalk19]

I'm sure the subframe would be different, and probavly no go on mahindra, buy I wonder if backhoe would drop right in mahindra brackets

 

[CincyFlyer]

Just take a good look at the factory hoe, here is a Kioti hoe video and that is the exact hoe that I have. Kioti Tractor Backhoe Review - YouTube
It is just re-badged and painted orange.

Actually, that is quite a bit different from the Mahindra unit. The Mahindra has a stout steel box section upon which the seat is mounted, and which attaches to the subframe.