Backhoe for a L3901

fried1765

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Hi there, I'm looking for a backhoe for a L3901
Might not be an easy search, especially in Eastern, MA.
Most sellers do not separate BHs or loaders from their tractors to sell.
Then too, you will need the specific BH mounting hardware.
 

North Idaho Wolfman

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You want a BH77.
Start by calling local dealers and see what they can come up with.
You will also need a mount kit that you should be able to get from a dealer.
Talk to sales (Whole Goods) not parts.

There is quite a few in Colorado for some odd reason.
 
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fried1765

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You want a BH77.
Start by calling local dealers and see what they can come up with.
You will also need a mount kit that you should be able to get from a dealer.
Talk to sales (Whole Goods) not parts.

There is quite a few in Colorado for some odd reason.
Shipping would likely be brutal!
Colorado is a LONG way from Mattapoisett, MA.
 

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Might not be an easy search, especially in Eastern, MA.
Most sellers do not separate BHs or loaders from their tractors to sell.
Then too, you will need the specific BH mounting hardware.
The L3901 is a current production model, so the dealer should be able to order the backhoe, subframe, and all installation parts.
 
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ayak

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Here’s the information you need.
A quick check of the subframe whole goods # was about $1000 at Messicks—without shipping cost.
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I’d consider selling mine but I don’t want to mess with taking my subframe kit off.
good luck
 
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fried1765

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Hi there, I'm looking for a backhoe for a L3901
If you order/buy new from Norfolk Power Equipment, be advised.....
I tried to buy a Kubota bucket through their sales department ("whole goods order"), and they refused.
"whole goods orders" are accepted at most Kubota dealers, but apparently not at Norfolk Power Equipment.
The Kubota dealer "whole goods" system usually offers MUCH better pricing than from the same dealer parts dept.

I drove to NH, and bought my bucket from Chappell Tractor.
Good folks....no sales tax.
MB Tractor is another dealer in NH.
 
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Mrlunchbox

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Like Fried mentioned, Chappell is good. I got mine from Ahern and they are great as well. They have a dealer in Spencer and in southern NH as well.
 

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I thought Norfolk equipment was ok but next I might check with Chappel since they have a place in Hopedale, MA...I bought my thumb setup for $1400 from Norfolk
 
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fried1765

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I thought Norfolk equipment was ok but next I might check with Chappel since they have a place in Hopedale, MA...I bought my thumb setup for $1400 from Norfolk
I do not consider a dealer "OK"..... when they are not willing to provide lower "whole goods" pricing offered by other dealers.
If price is NOT a consideration, then likely most any Kubota dealer would seem to be OK for you.
 
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Garvini

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I guess price wasn't a consideration for me but driving to New Hampshire to beat sales tax would be...I have found that tractor shit is expensive...too bad you had a bad time with Norfolk power equipment. That hasn't happened to me and until it does, they are "OK."
 
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Sc2374

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Here’s the information you need.
A quick check of the subframe whole goods # was about $1000 at Messicks—without shipping cost.
View attachment 123247
I’d consider selling mine but I don’t want to mess with taking my subframe kit off.
good luck
Thanks for the chart and advice,I probably won't buy new I see quite a few used Woods BH80's for sale at about half the price of a new one and I hear they make good quality products.
 

Sc2374

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Might not be an easy search, especially in Eastern, MA.
Most sellers do not separate BHs or loaders from their tractors to sell.
Then too, you will need the specific BH mounting hardware.
Thanks for the info,I see a few used Woods BH80's on FB Marketplace for about half the price of a new one and they seem to make a good quality product, maybe I'll go that route
 

fried1765

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Eastham, Ma
Thanks for the info,I see a few used Woods BH80's on FB Marketplace for about half the price of a new one and they seem to make a good quality product, maybe I'll go that route
Be VERY certain that whatever model/brand BH that you buy, has a sub-frame mount that is SUITABLE for your particular tractor MODEL.
 
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