Woods BH75 backhoe/TC-29D questions-subframe

walk4rams · Nov 2, 2025

Hi All,
Not posted for sometime- Looking at a Woods bh75 backhoe attachment w subframe, hoses, mech. thumb was set up for a T1520. $7000. According to Mesicks it fits (however not verified which subframe id being sold (mesicks says SML 53914 is required)
General Questions,
Runs of tractor hydraulics not PTO Sufficient flow?
Can the Subframe stay on the Tractor and still be allowed to hook up box scraper and snow blower (pto)
What about hose attachments for Backhoe, it there a splitter need as it looks like hydraulic hook ups are all spoken for around loader connections, the tractor is hydrostatic.
How big of rocks (Weight) will the hoe lift safely for small rx walls, do mechanical thumbs work ok, only option available for bh-75 from woods
The units is pretty new, but no warranty and a distance away, so it the price reasonable or what would be a killer deal
Is it worthwhile to look for a New holland 756 or 757C attachment instead of the woods.

Thanks guys, planning on tree planting, landscape, rock walls, however dirt is hard with some larger rocks at times

Welcome to the time change, ick!

Walk4rams

IXLR8 · Nov 2, 2025

It is not apples to apples, but I have a Woods BH90 with subframe on my Kioti DK40.
- Subframe stays on all the time, never needs to come off.
- 3pt arms should come off when the BH is in place, but not mandatory.
- I run my machine at 1400 rpm and I have plenty of flow. Any faster and the BH moves too fast for me. Digging power depends on system pressure, not speed (flow).

walk4rams · Nov 2, 2025

Thanks so much for the quick reply, I'm going to check out your tractors hydraulic pump but thats great to know as my tractor seems to function fine at a reasonable rpm , was worried I would have to rev it up and listen to it.

Have a good evening and happy digging!

L.

walk4rams · Tuesday at 9:04 AM

can anybody speak as to how to hook up the hydraulics for a tc-29d to the backhoe unit not having a rear auxilliary connection whithout going the pto seperate pump system which costs 2K i believe. Is there a diverer or splitter in the hose kits? sorry for the duplicate post, not sure how to delete it!

TractorTech · Tuesday at 8:56 PM

Basically you tie into the power beyond line from the loader valve. NH doesn’t offer a kit, but here is the breakdown. Of course the fittings can be aquired locally or Surplus Center.

New Holland 757C - BACKHOE(10/96 - 12/07) Parts Diagrams

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www.messicks.com

nyone · Friday at 10:32 AM

your looking at at least $8500 for a backhoe and subframe. Have you priced out used smaller mini excavators?

I bought a name brand mini ex that's going to have about the same capacity but way out dig and maneuver a back hoe...for $8500 5yrs ago.

walk4rams · Friday at 4:42 PM

Yes, i have considered and easier to move in my dump trailer for odd job. I do like the mobility of the TLB. I just priced the power beyon kit above and it totaled $845.00, although I have seen cheaper and have a local shop that I know who fabricates hydraulic stuff, Kind of hope I could use some of the hoses off the hose kit that comes with the unit. I think the whole deal hinges on price, get a deal that's hard to pass up thats great , but full price may be hard to swallow. Mini x's are so versitle anymore, or just rent. The self contained unit PTO's add to the price if a guy wanted to go that route , but many people are fine with powere beyond it seems . thanks for the info

walk4rams · 2025-11-08T17:30:13-0500

I called messicks, slightly different part and they gave me two different part no's 716397001 and 716397006. I have a TC-29 D not a DA , not sure the difference. Looked at the joy, six hydraulic lines hooked up on the front face connection with two bolts in the mix , (one dead center). I noticed on the bottom two lg piston looking looking things with a single large bolt next to them on the outside of them in a line. The package looks to add up to between $650.00 to $800.00 depending which diagram you use. A loca shop may be cheaper for the hoses or the guy selling does have a hose kit but not sure excatly what it is as it comes off a 1520. Still learning !