Which backhoe attachment?

mkane09 · Dec 5, 2010

I'm in the very early stages of thinking about getting a backhoe for my MX4700. I'm thinking something in the 9-10' range. Any opinions out there on the Kubota vs. Woods vs. ????

TIA....

Mousefield · Dec 5, 2010

Think it really boils down to YOUR needs. I have a Woods 7ft backhoe on my Kioti. Had one problem with the Woods when I first got it and it was looked after right away so very happy with it and the service. It fills my needs well. :thumbsup:

jpm · Dec 6, 2010

i have a bradco 11 ft with hyd thumb :thumbsup: but its expensive $$

sms0000 · Dec 11, 2010

I have a Bradco 6.5 ft, 4pt sub-frame QA on my B3200 and it works great for my needs. I saved about $3000 over a Kubota hoe.

wedge40 · Dec 11, 2010

Rosseel's Farm and Garden Supply items - Get great deals on Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment items on eBay Stores!

Might want to look here.

Not affiliated with them, but have always noticed they seem to have the best prices.

Wedge

Diamondpilot · Dec 11, 2010

The Taylor Way would be my first choice. Italian made valves, pto pump, good price.

Chris

Ford tractor · Dec 11, 2010

It may be cheaper to buy a used commercial TLB than a 9-10' hoe attachment.

$10,000 will buy you a very serviceable TLB in the 12-16,000 pound range with 5x the capability of your Kubota. Check ebay for relative pricing. Also machinerytrader.com is a good place to drool.

BJN644 · Dec 11, 2010

wedge40 said:
Rosseel's Farm and Garden Supply items - Get great deals on Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment items on eBay Stores!

Might want to look here.

Not affiliated with them, but have always noticed they seem to have the best prices.

Wedge

I bought a Woods BH80X with a hydraulic thumb from them. Best price I could find and great communication with them right up to the day the hoe was delivered to my driveway.

magicheater · Dec 11, 2010

I picked up a brand new but not current model 8.5' Bush Hog, had to do a little mod work for the 4pt hook up but very pleased.It replaced a 3pt mount 7.5'. Remember, the longer the hoe the less often you have to move.