BackHoe For L3301

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gliderjet2015

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Curious to see if Backhoe from smaller models onto my L3301?

If not, what is the smallest/largest models? How can I find a guide to know?

Thanks!


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gliderjet2015 said:
Thanks. Any chance anyone knows if a smaller backhoe will work too? I am still waiting for a model number from my friend that is overseas, but he has a b or bx with a backhoe. Wonder if it will fit my l3301
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No, because the subframe won't fit the L. ;)
 
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Any sub frame for a L2800,L3400,L3700SU,L3200,L3800,L3301 and L3901 will fit. They do bolt to the loader frame so if you have a Kubota or aftermarket loader it will matter. As far as hoe the BH 76 and BH 77 will work. I had a Woods BH 7500 and they are good, just be sure you use a sub frame.
 
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Do NOT get a 3 pt backhoe...you will tear your rig up. I added a BH76 with subframe to mine...and use it way more than I thought I would...I would have bent my rig up breaking out big rocks and stumps with something hanging on the back.

Do yourself a huge favor and get the right tool for the job...you won't regret it. View attachment 22465
 
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The 4672A backhoe you've got pictured is an older Kubota 3 point model from about 1990-2003. That one pictured looks brand new, by the way. Here's a link to the installation manual for that BH:

http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Backhoes/

The 4672 was meant for the smaller B series tractors made in those years. I suppose that means technically it wasn't recommended for the L models. Would it fit on an L model from those years? Don't know for sure, but being a "3 point" type hoe, there's no subframe so it might work, maybe with some tinkering needed. Would it fit your L3301? Same answer.

A lot of owners have used these Kubota 3 point hoes with success even though they are not meant for really heavy backhoe work and do put extra strain on the tractor since there's no subframe. But it says something that Kubota no longer offers 3 point backhoes.

There is an important paragraph in the manual that explains, "Tractors that receive a B4672 or B4690 Backhoe require the installation of a Reinforced 3-Point Top Link Bracket." Don't know if that also applies to your newer L3301, but highly recommend you find out before proceeding. A 3 pt. backhoe places extraordinary strain on the tractor rear end, in case I forgot to mention it.

I wouldn't worry about the small size of this backhoe, but if it were my tractor, I'd find a full subframe model instead. Just one guy's opinion.
 
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Grandad4 said:
The 4672A backhoe you've got pictured is an older Kubota 3 point model from about 1990-2003. That one pictured looks brand new, by the way. Here's a link to the installation manual for that BH:

http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Backhoes/

The 4672 was meant for the smaller B series tractors made in those years. I suppose that means technically it wasn't recommended for the L models. Would it fit on an L model from those years? Don't know for sure, but being a "3 point" type hoe, there's no subframe so it might work, maybe with some tinkering needed. Would it fit your L3301? Same answer.

A lot of owners have used these Kubota 3 point hoes with success even though they are not meant for really heavy backhoe work and do put extra strain on the tractor since there's no subframe. But it says something that Kubota no longer offers 3 point backhoes.

There is an important paragraph in the manual that explains, "Tractors that receive a B4672 or B4690 Backhoe require the installation of a Reinforced 3-Point Top Link Bracket." Don't know if that also applies to your newer L3301, but highly recommend you find out before proceeding. A 3 pt. backhoe places extraordinary strain on the tractor rear end, in case I forgot to mention it.

I wouldn't worry about the small size of this backhoe, but if it were my tractor, I'd find a full subframe model instead. Just one guy's opinion.
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That is awesome!

To complete the story, this BH is a friends that got the tractor used from a friend, but doesn't use the BH. Obviously ever.

I won't be going after rocks or stumps with this, just ditching.

It looks like there may be a way to mount this onto a sub frame?
 
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It takes some serious metal fabrication skill to build a well engineered subframe. If you've got the skill, tools and time to do it, it can be done, but it's not a project for the inexperienced (I'm definitely in that category).

I'd suggest you stop into a dealer and eyeball a factory backhoe and subframe setup to get an idea of what might be involved in making one yourself. You'll get more out of that than 20 pages of explanation!

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tarmstrong said:
Do NOT get a 3 pt backhoe...you will tear your rig up. I added a BH76 with subframe to mine...and use it way more than I thought I would...I would have bent my rig up breaking out big rocks and stumps with something hanging on the back.

Do yourself a huge favor and get the right tool for the job...you won't regret it. View attachment 22465
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This is sound advice in my humble opinion.
I suggest looking at the subframe Kubota uses for their backhoe on the L series and then decide if using a 3 point mount is a good idea. You are very likely going to find something other than ditching to do with it.
I worry about damaging my tractor and I have the subframe type BH77. We live in the Sierra Foothills and there are rocks everywhere, this BH works great.
 
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