Faster Simpler backhoe to rotory cutter changeover

[Fender5803]

Hello all,

I have a BH77 and Field Pride rotary cutter. I have taken them both off and on with relative ease and I'm sure I'll get better at it the more I do it.

My question is can there be a better or easier way ? Is there a way to not have to pull off the whole three point hitch to put the BH77 on ? It doesn't seem so to me. The "pin bolts" on the lower arms are a pain in the butt.

Thanks and I'll try to add a picture of what is left on the mower.
Sorry the picture is 90 degrees off .... don't know why.

 

[Bulldog]

I figured a way to make it easier for myself. I sold my backhoe and bought a Bobcat mini x. It's way better than the backhoe ever was and it keeps my tractor free for other task.

 

[Fender5803]

Have been thinking about something like that Bulldog !! )

 

[D2Cat]

Bulldog gave the correct answer! But then, that's only my opinion. Worthless to most. But then I use a pole saw instead of reaching over my head with a chain saw.

 

[Bulldog]

The mini x and the tractor work well together. I can dig dirt with the bobcat, load it in the dirt pan pulled with my M9000 and haul it to where it's needed and spread it with my L3000. Having a mini x makes life much easier than having a BH alone.

Maybe before buying one the best plan would be to rent one for a weekend and see the difference for yourself. In my opinion it's like night and day. I believe you'll see your projects will be completed 2 or 3 times faster and your stress level will improve as well. I'm a firm believer in working smarter, not harder.

 

[Sammy3700]

I have found no way to leave the lift arms on and run the backhoe. I had a Woods BH7500 and there was enough room the arms would fit in the lower open space. Hate to say it so far I like the woods better. May try to sell the Kubota hoe.

 

[Bluegill]

Two rigs is the best answer.

 

[BAP]

Two rigs is the best answer.

Best answer but only if you have an unlimited budget and deep pockets. I can pull my 3 point hitch arms and have the backhoe on in 15-20 minutes and back again. Not instantaneous, but very doable.