Backhoe upgrade

[lilguy]

I would like to get a backhoe for my place. Looking at 3pth mounted units, not sure it's the best way to go. My L2250 is 30 years old and I don't want to wreck it. Does any company make frame mounted units for older tractors?

 

[Bulldog]

I'll start by saying this is my opinion based on my experience.

I've had both types of backhoes and the 3pt type is disappointing to say the least. I imagine you can still get a frame mount from Kubota which is the only way to go in the backhoe department.

Now if it was me instead of spending that much on a new backhoe I suggest looking for a used mini trackhoe. You can get 10x the work done in the same amount of time. I wouldn't go back to a backhoe if you gave me one.

 

[sula bob]

I agree with Bulldog. I have a frame mount backhoe, and while it's nice and convenient, I can't do everything I'd like to. Here's one that is on the Illinois Craigslist. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/for/5115625180.html

 

[Diydave]

I got a gofor digger, a coupla years ago. Course mine is Kubota powered, paid/traded $3 grand for it, have dug a few holes around the farm, I like that it doesn't tie up a tractor...

https://youtu.be/vZ-axUTvExo

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I got a gofor digger, a coupla years ago. Course mine is Kubota powered, paid/traded $3 grand for it, have dug a few holes around the farm, I like that it doesn't tie up a tractor...

https://youtu.be/vZ-axUTvExo

The sad part about that video, it lacks the "working aspect", as I'm pretty sure you could have removed that stump with a hand shovel, pretty rotten!

 

[ShaunBlake]

The sad part about that video, it lacks the "working aspect", as I'm pretty sure you could have removed that stump with a hand shovel, pretty rotten!

But... but... but it's nice 'n white!

 

[skeets]

I was kind of thinking the same thing,, but then what do I know

 

[Diydave]

It was the first short video I could find on youtube, give me a break... Mine is much dirtier and leaks a little from one of the rear stabilizers...