B26 backhoe ripper option

[Runs With Scissors]

Kubota backhoe QA ear instructions.
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Cost $221, freight $25

I had the part number from Wholegoods list. if you go to the local Kubota parts and use the part number they will not be able to find it. Parts manager told me to buy a bucket and cut the ears off! That’s too expensive and wouldn’t work anyway. Got the owner and sales manager involved to order them from Wholegoods.

if ordering from Messicks ask for sales not parts.

I like the adapter to be able to share attachments. Haven’t tried anything other than the ripper. Find the ripper saves time, effort and hole size removing stumps.

That looks like a fun little project.

I don't think the cost is unreasonable either.

Be sure to post the results.

 

[fried1765]

Expensive day! Pulled the trigger on the Manca 24". Nice folks, told them I don't need the ears as I will be putting on B26 specific ears and they took hundred bucks off. It'll probably take a few weeks to get everything in, migrating to the B26 quick attach system so ordered all that stuff too. Will post pics when I get it sorted

Fried1765: thanks for the Ox Thumbs heads up. Their attachments look well made and they're somewhat local boys for me, but the Manca with that serrated edge imo was just too bad ass to pass up.

Smokeydog: never thought to try the bucket sans teeth, but it makes sense for your application. I will definitely keep that approach in mind if digging near something potentially damageable.

Mikester: very impressed! Checked out your build thread on the Scorpion, looks like you did a great job. Glad to hear it does not interfere with the boom. That's a luxury I may not have when this all shakes out. I have to say I am jealous of you guys that own the larger L/M TLBs.

Regards,
Jeremy

I have a modified smooth bucket edge for both my 16" and 24" buckets.
I bought some extra bucket teeth.
I had a 16" piece of hardened edge welded to the two outer teeth of the 16" bucket.
I can unbolt that assembly, and then replace with single teeth as necessary, to regain toothed edge.
Can do same with another piece of hardened edge,, sized to fit 24" bucket.