Backhoe WANTED -- BACKHOE

kpk · Jan 21, 2004

I am looking for a good used backhoe to fit my TC25D. I have a machine shop and welding equipment so I'll make it fit. I'm looking for a backhoe in the 8 1/2 foot dig depth range. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks.

LoganWildman · Jan 21, 2004

If you have a machine shop, look at www.cadplans.com. You can build a 3pt backhoe or a free standing backhoe from their plans. You can even get a kit from them, that has everything pre cut, and drilled for a very modest price.

rambler · Jan 22, 2004

That sounds large for a 25hp tractor. I'm also looking for a unit for my 1720, but looks like 6.5 or maybe 7.5 is the limit. At least look into a frame mount at that size.

--->Paul

kensfarm · Jan 22, 2004

New Holland has 3 that specs to the TC25D.. not sure if they are as large as what you are looking for.. but you can check out the spec sheet. The 758C has an 8.5 ft digging depth.

756C, 757C, 758C

http://www.newholland.com/files/tbl_s25SeriesText/PDFUpload290/678/utilback.pdf

kpk · Jan 23, 2004

Based on the New Holland literature, the 758C is the largest my tractor can support. It has a sub-frame mount. The 758 has a 8 1/2 foot dig depth. Man, these used b.hoes are hard to come by.

MikefromMI · Jan 23, 2004

My dealer talked me into a New Holland 757C with the sub frame for warranty reasons. I was looking at the 3 pt's. Also keep in mind that there's a few parts to buy if you use the system hydraulics instead of a PTO pump.

The reason there's not alot of used one's out there is because there's not enough knuckle heads like me who want to pay that much for something, then figure out where to use it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

marty · Jan 23, 2004

Go with the Rhino brand - they make the NH backhoe and are much cheaper. I got one for my 33D and really like it.

del · Jan 23, 2004

Buy my backhoe, includes free tractor.../forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://www.oldcarparts.mygarage.com/1710.htm

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rambler · Jan 28, 2004

Ok, normally I'm good at this, but I just can't find a Rhino web page for backhoes.... ?????

--->Paul

kpk · Jan 29, 2004

I looked for Rhino myself and couldn't find it. I did come across this stuff though. Pretty interesting, you can save a lot, and if you import it yourself, you can save even more.
http://www.sentex.net/~sxing/tractor_implement.htm

I have used full size backhoes in the past and I fully understand that the little compact hoe attachments don't come close to the power of a full size unit, but I was wondering if some of you can give me an idea of what these little guys are capable of. I am thinking of the New Holland 758C hoe which has a 8 1/2 foot digging depth. Most of my yard is heavy clay and I'm sure I will come across some rocks (large rocks) and a few tree roots here and there.