Which backhoe for a kubota 5040????

leeinmemphis · May 25, 2006

Hey everyone,

I am thinking that by the end of the year I will be in the market for a backhoe attachment for my Kubota 5040 4x4 tractor. I would like to go with the biggest boom that my tractor can feasibly handle(deepest digging depth). I have a couple of old ponds that have silted in that I am wanting to dig back out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

leeinmemphis · May 25, 2006

Hey everyone,

I am thinking that by the end of the year I will be in the market for a backhoe attachment for my Kubota 5040 4x4 tractor. I would like to go with the biggest boom that my tractor can feasibly handle(deepest digging depth). I have a couple of old ponds that have silted in that I am wanting to dig back out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

LeadPoison · May 26, 2006

What companies are making these now for the new model?

LeadPoison · May 26, 2006

What companies are making these now for the new model?

leeinmemphis · May 26, 2006

I called the dealer today and a 11' digging depth Kubota unit is $10k and a Rhino 9'6" digging depth is around $9k. Do these price seem right? I am probably more interested in the Kubtoa unit but was curious if the price sounds right?

leeinmemphis · May 26, 2006

I called the dealer today and a 11' digging depth Kubota unit is $10k and a Rhino 9'6" digging depth is around $9k. Do these price seem right? I am probably more interested in the Kubtoa unit but was curious if the price sounds right?

Dishpointer · May 26, 2006

There is a guy on Ebay that sells the Rhino 95 for $7599 and the Bush Hog 950 for $6899. I don't know what he charges for shipping but he also sells the subframe kits. You can get them in Kubota orange or balck. When I get my 5040 I will more than likely get my BH from him if I can't get it cheaper when i get the tractor. Here's a link to his store on Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Farm-Equipment-24-7_Backhoes-Rear-Blades_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Dishpointer · May 26, 2006

There is a guy on Ebay that sells the Rhino 95 for $7599 and the Bush Hog 950 for $6899. I don't know what he charges for shipping but he also sells the subframe kits. You can get them in Kubota orange or balck. When I get my 5040 I will more than likely get my BH from him if I can't get it cheaper when i get the tractor. Here's a link to his store on Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Farm-Equipment-24-7_Backhoes-Rear-Blades_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2QQftidZ2QQtZkm

john_bud · May 26, 2006

It's not the answer you wanted, but for $9-10K you can buy a ford 555 with 1500-2500 hours. It would be 15' dig and a lot more powerful. Same sort of deal on other mfg equipment.

Of course, new is nicer...

just my $0.02
jb

john_bud · May 26, 2006

It's not the answer you wanted, but for $9-10K you can buy a ford 555 with 1500-2500 hours. It would be 15' dig and a lot more powerful. Same sort of deal on other mfg equipment.

Of course, new is nicer...

just my $0.02
jb