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"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink"!Just up front your going to sink a bunch of time and money into a tractor that is really hard to work with.
It can be done but be aware that even with used parts your looking at a minimum of around $5K to get it going, and that's if you can buy all the parts cheap, and do all your own fabrication and build work.
#1: The loaders that fit these models are rare, very rare, so there is a big hurdle to get past.
They require parts to run it, like a front drive pump, and most of those parts are obsolete so it's a scratch build situation.
The subframe for just the loader will be 100% scratch build if you can't find a stock model, and I wouldn't hold my breath on being able to do that.
The tractor will have issues running a loader easily, for one because it does not have power steering.
#2 Moving on to the BH
While the model you pointed to, a BL4690B, is a model that could work for you, because for one it has a separate tank and PTO powered pump which you will need, because the tractors on board system hydraulics will not run a BH.
It is highly discouraged to run a three point BH especially on these older models because you'll break parts way to easily.
To make a proper 4 point subframe is a HUGE feat as there is not a lot of locations on that tractor to bolt to, its heavy metal and extends up to the loader subframe for the tie in.
I have a set of subframes here and they weight in the 100lb's a piece range, for a BH that would be properly sized for your tractor.
If you could get lucky and find a Bradco, or Woods fully contained (pump and hydraulics are included) BH, you'll still need to adapt a subframe to fit your tractor.
Are you sure? It has the long frame mount, and in the manual it says it is "frame mounted"The L4510 was only a three point BH.
Nope not 100% sure, the prints for that model are not complete.Are you sure? It has the long frame mount, and in the manual it says it is "frame mounted"
3 point backhoes definitely don’t have mounts that go all the way to the front of the tractor, this one doesNope not 100% sure, the prints for that model are not complete.
Pictures of the actual BH would help.
here’s a picture of the label, it looks like it’s kubota part, factory, not home madeThat looks to be a home made subframe, not factory?
And it looks to be missing a bunch of needed mounting parts to mount it.
That's the label on the BH not the subframe.here’s a picture of the label, it looks like it’s kubota part, factory, not home made
“bunch of needed mounting parts”
which mounting parts exactly are missing?
yes I go now and figure the “hydraulic spool valve assembly”missing both 'feet' though not a big deal...
missing seat again not a big deal...
missing the hydraulic spool valve assy, that IS a 'BIG" deal
missing PTO hydraulic pump.
sub frame is homemade
you can see parts at Messicks online, to give you an idea what's not there and maybe a price ?
Those missing parts available if I’m not mistakenThat's looks like trying to build a reliable Yugo. You can do it, looking for parts worldwide, and in the end worth scrap value.
"When you are up to your neck in alligators, it is difficult to remember that the original intent was to drain the swamp".The homemade section is blue is the first clue and the 4 mounting points in the middle are too close together to be effective. Almost looks like the blue frame is part of a railroad transport frame that has been repurposed. I am curious how is was mounted as it looks to be a pain it the rear. It probably has a milk crate or 2 of part that are missing.
yes, I see what you mean that those blue rails are probably not factoryThe homemade section is blue is the first clue and the 4 mounting points in the middle are too close together to be effective. Almost looks like the blue frame is part of a railroad transport frame that has been repurposed. I am curious how is was mounted as it looks to be a pain it the rear. It probably has a milk crate or 2 of part that are missing.
elaborate on what you mean exactly"When you are up to your neck in alligators, it is difficult to remember that the original intent was to drain the swamp".
Those missing parts available if I’m not mistaken
Is the hydraulic assembly specific to this digger or can I use another one similar?
“Missing pto hydraulic pump”
can I get another one similar or is it specific to this backhoe?
Your responses are appreciated
Is he including all the mounting parts that are still on the tractor?yes, I see what you mean that those blue rails are probably not factory
as far as the middle holes not being good for support, once I get home, I will look at where it mounts to exactly and take measurements
From the looks of it, does it at least look like the holes will match the holes on the tractor?
Also attached is a picture of the pto pump
Yes, the tractor that this was mounted on is also being included, meaning, some of the parts could still be on it, I’ll attach more picturesIs he including all the mounting parts that are still on the tractor?
That will help.
Hopefully the seller has all the other parts!
The BH valve was specific to that unit, You could buy a universal setup, but that's going to take a lot of parts to get it fitted to all the lines and to get it to mount right for the levers.
Im assuming you are talking about the “hydraulic spool assembly”, correct?The BH valve was specific to that unit