Tractor has new Baby

philbuilt · Oct 7, 2006

Hi All,
Today without the intent of buying a backhoe for the 1260 I happen to see a new Taylor-way 766 on the side of the road.
I stopped in only to get an out the door price of $3500.00 Tax inc.
It is now mounted to the 1260. I don't like the 3 Point setup and would like to know if someone would have pics of a subframe mount for my 1260.

I did test the unit and find it to be strong but I don't want to hurt the tractor.

Thanks
Phil

philbuilt · Oct 8, 2006

Ok, I built a subframe and this bh works great. Its strong and will do everything that I will ask. Comparing to other brand this BH is also well built. It has it's own pto pump that is included in the price no add on. 6.5' @$539.00
My Massey Dealer wanted $1000.00 a FT Plus subframe and install. Anyone looking for a reasonable new BH should try one.
Phil

mark4Jesus · Oct 8, 2006

What are the advantages/disadvantages of a BH with a PTO pump as opposed to getting rear remotes and using the tractor's hydraulics? I have wondered about that since I don't have rear remotes on mine. What's better?

philbuilt · Oct 9, 2006

Hi Mark,My thought is it has it's own pump,filter, and oil tank.
I like that idea only for the fact it will not contaminate my tractors oil. And being a separate sys. if I blow a line or somehow cause a leak the tractor is fully functional.
Just My thought!
Phil

philbuilt · Oct 9, 2006

Here is a Pic.

wilkesland · Oct 9, 2006

philbuilt said:
Ok, I built a subframe and this bh works great. Its strong and will do everything that I will ask.

Hi Phil - I have a 1260 also and been lusting after a backhoe for sometime. Do you have any photos of the subframe that you built?

Also do you have to take your subframe off to use the 3 point?

Regards

Barry

philbuilt · Oct 9, 2006

Hi Barry,
I will attach a picture of the back end for the subframe.
I have a woods loader and the bottom frame for that may be different than a MF frame. I used 2 5"x5" H-beams front bolted to the woods under frame. At the back of the tractor I used the 1.5" hitch bar . I welded 2 3"x3" sq tube across the beams to hold up the weight of the Bh. I did notch the bottom tube so the bar would slide though. I also added 2 1.5" tubes to the top of the beams to act as a bumper under the rear axle perchases. I used the bottom mount arm on the Bh and end bolted to the H-beam. The Bh also comes with a top link connector and braces for the 3pt. that is where it belongs except I did a mod to the braces and reversed the an connected to the top of the beams. Now there is only a load on the top link tha is very light. You can still pull the pin out with all of the Bh weight .
I can send more pics if you need.

"Also do you have to take your subframe off to use the 3 point?"
Yes the frame comes off with the Bh 3 Bolts, and 2 pins.

Phil

Nasty135 · Oct 10, 2006

Hey Phil, Looks good ... Could you tell us what is the digging depth, length in reach and does it seem to have plenty of power? Thanks...Mark

wilkesland · Oct 10, 2006

philbuilt said:
Hi Barry,
I will attach a picture of the back end for the subframe.
I have a woods loader and the bottom frame for that may be different than a MF frame. I used 2 5"x5" H-beams front bolted to the woods under frame. At the back of the tractor I used the 1.5" hitch bar . I welded 2 3"x3" sq tube across the beams to hold up the weight of the Bh. I did notch the bottom tube so the bar would slide though. I also added 2 1.5" tubes to the top of the beams to act as a bumper under the rear axle perchases. I used the bottom mount arm on the Bh and end bolted to the H-beam. The Bh also comes with a top link connector and braces for the 3pt. that is where it belongs except I did a mod to the braces and reversed the an connected to the top of the beams. Now there is only a load on the top link tha is very light. You can still pull the pin out with all of the Bh weight .
I can send more pics if you need.

"Also do you have to take your subframe off to use the 3 point?"
Yes the frame comes off with the Bh 3 Bolts, and 2 pins.

Phil

Thanks Phil - that helps a lot - will have to get underneath mine to see what the set up is.

Barry

philbuilt · Oct 10, 2006

Nasty135 said:
Hey Phil, Looks good ... Could you tell us what is the digging depth, length in reach and does it seem to have plenty of power? Thanks...Mark

Hi Mark,
It will dig 6'-6" it has plenty of power for it's size. I would assume that the reach is 7' or so out the back. It has a really good side to side reach as well.