Kubota Back Hoe BH 4560

[rbargeron]

In reply to member addsdea, the L355ss loader option from dealers was the US-made model 1720. There was an available backhoe subframe for the the L345, but I'm not aware if there was one for the L355ss, which has a shorter chassis (without 2-speed pto).

In any event the subframe for the OP's BH 4560 would definitely not be suitable for your L355ss without modification/fabrication.

Backhoes put big loads on a tractor's midsection - the 1720 loader frame was quite involved. There's a related thread here.

The Tractor Data Website lists 2 backhoes for the L355 - the 4510 and 4530. At the Kubota parts website they don't list mounting kits for either one but the 4531 comes close, using an A-frame affair with involved brackets bolting to the tractor. You'll eventually need something like this to put a BH on the L355ss.

You could get lucky and find what you need - but it may be better to find a TLB ready to go and sell your rig.

Hope this is useful. Dick B

 

[addsdea]

Thanks I’ll check it out

 

[addsdea]

In reply to member addsdea, the L355ss loader option from dealers was the US-made model 1720. There was an available backhoe subframe for the the L345, but I'm not aware if there was one for the L355ss, which has a shorter chassis (without 2-speed pto).

In any event the subframe for the OP's BH 4560 would definitely not be suitable for your L355ss without modification/fabrication.

Backhoes put big loads on a tractor's midsection - the 1720 loader frame was quite involved. There's a related thread here.

The Tractor Data Website lists 2 backhoes for the L355 - the 4510 and 4530. At the Kubota parts website they don't list mounting kits for either one but the 4531 comes close, using an A-frame affair with involved brackets bolting to the tractor. You'll eventually need something like this to put a BH on the L355ss.

You could get lucky and find what you need - but it may be better to find a TLB ready to go and sell your rig.

Hope this is useful. Dick B

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Thanks Dick B lots of info here. Where did you find the diagram of the A frame ? It’s a little fuzzy for me to read, thanks again Dennis A

 

[rbargeron]

Thanks Dick B lots of info here. Where did you find the diagram of the A frame ? It’s a little fuzzy for me to read, thanks again Dennis A

I went to Kubotas Illustrated Parts Lists - then searched using keyword backhoe, and picked the 4531 and its mounting kit. That brings up their drawing. Click around looking at other mounting kits to get a feel for how they spread the load into the sub frame.