Anyone ever heard of "Value Leader" backhoe?

[drchris1978]

I was messing around online and came across Value Leader VL-BHM5 backhoe. The website says it fit 18+ HP sub-compact tractors and mounts to CAT 1, 3 point hitch. Anyone ever heard of this brand? Is it cheap Chinese junk? Is it safe to run an aftermarket backhoe on a 3 point hitch? I know my BX1870 doesn't have a backhoe option from Kubota. I read some posts where people say the weight of the backhoe can stress your 3 point hitch & frame. I'd only use it for digging small holes/trenches for conduit, probably a few times a year. This is where I found it. http://www.value-leader.com/5-dig-s...oe-w-tank-pump-filter-cat-i-18-24-hp-vl-bhm5/

Any advise?

 

[dirtydeed]

three point mounted BH are sketchy in my opinion. I wouldn't do it. That unit says it weighs 750 lbs plus. Kubota BH's for the BX series are somewhere in the 600 lb range and the 4 point mounts/subframe are much more durable.

There are many other viable options for trenching for conduit. I'd suggest renting something rather than buying a 3 pt mounted "value-leader" BH.

 

[drchris1978]

I only ask because most backhoe's attach directly to the frame, not the 3 point hitch. I've read posts where folks said to stay away from heavy implements on a BX 3 point hitch.

 

[dirtydeed]

I only ask because most backhoe's attach directly to the frame, not the 3 point hitch. I've read posts where folks said to stay away from heavy implements on a BX 3 point hitch.

Right, like I said, I would not recommend any 3pt mounted backhoe.

See this recently added video...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjWzj1MFHs4

 

[drchris1978]

Good enough for for me. No 3 point hitch backhoe! Thanks for the info!