BXpanded Quick-On Back Hoe Bucket Connector

[mdhughes]

I'm looking to get a BXpanded Quick-On Back Hoe Bucket Connector, but I have seen some people on other forums say they had to sand off the paint to get the buckets to fix over the connector. Does anyone here have one on a BH77? If you do, did you have any problems installing it and/or getting the Kubota buckets to fix? Is it worth the money?

I have the mechanical thumb and it isn't a lot of fun to change buckets.

 

[bearskinner]

I just picked up the QD, along with the trencher bucket, from BXpanded. I also have the thumb, and agree what a total PITA it was to change. Now it only takes 30 seconds to change them out. From trencher, to bucket, You will appreciate it.

 

[bikerdib]

I've had one on my BH77 for a couple of years now. No issues with swapping the Kubota bucket for the BXpanded ripper or trencher bucket.

The installation of the quick receiver went easy also even though I have the Kubota thumb.

Maybe more recent production is made to different measurements? Or, maybe since my backhoe has been used more the paint was already worn down?

Even if you have to grind off some paint, you will find it was worth it.

 

[Tractor Dell]

I just picked up the QD, along with the trencher bucket, from BXpanded. I also have the thumb, and agree what a total PITA it was to change. Now it only takes 30 seconds to change them out. From trencher, to bucket, You will appreciate it.

I have the QD and their ripper. I also have the thumb and as Bear stated, it only takes 30 seconds to swap from the ripper to the bucket. No issues with it at all.

 

[mdhughes]

Has anyone used BXpanded's web based contact us page? I used it Monday or Tuesday to ask a question about the Quick-On, but I haven't heard anything from them.

 

[fenderbender]

Has anyone used BXpanded's web based contact us page? I used it Monday or Tuesday to ask a question about the Quick-On, but I haven't heard anything from them.

I would just call them. I have the Quick on and the ripper. I had questions if it would work on my bh77 with the Kubota thumb and got the answers I wanted and just went ahead and ordered them that day. I also have the piranha for the front bucket

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[76PHD]

Has anyone used BXpanded's web based contact us page? I used it Monday or Tuesday to ask a question about the Quick-On, but I haven't heard anything from them.

I did just a few weeks ago. It took a few days but they got back to me with a thorough answer to my question. I've just ordered the B2650 w/BH77, but the quick-on + ripper tooth is on my short list of modifications.

 

[mdhughes]

I did just a few weeks ago. It took a few days but they got back to me with a thorough answer to my question. I've just ordered the B2650 w/BH77, but the quick-on + ripper tooth is on my short list of modifications.

When I got home today I had a reply from Ryan at BXpanded. He answered my questions and I'm very satisfied with his answers.

Thanks to those that replied. This might be my birthday present that my wife is going to get me.

 

[mdhughes]

I have order the Quick-On for the BH77 and will do a follow up when I get it.

 

[mdhughes]

I received my Quick-On Connector Saturday, 14-Jul-18.

I ordered two permanent pins and one quick change pin.

After I took the 3PT arms off and connected theBH77 to the tractor, my wife came out and helped me remove the 16" bucket that was on the backhoe and install the Quick-On connector. You could do this by yourself, but getting the connector, mechanical thumb bracket lined up with the dipper arm would have been a lot harder.

After getting the Quick-On Connector installed, I put one of the permanent pins in my 10" bucket and when I put the quick change pin in, the handle on the pin would hit the bucket.

This made it so the keeper pin wouldn't go through the hole in the bushing and the hole in the pin.

I sent an email to BXpanded about this and got a reply from them:

When Kubota welds the bushing on that has the hole in it they don't always turn it the same way. We looked at many of the factory buckets and came up with an "average" to position the handle on the pin that typically works but occasionally it does hit since they put them on turned somewhat randomly from bucket to bucket. We can swap it for you with one that has a shorter handle or you can cut the handle off some to make it easier to deal with. Let me know which you'd like to do.

So I cut 1/4" off the handle and was able to put the keeper pin in.

I'm very happy with the Quick-On Connector, all the welds look good and the fit is great. Can't believe Kubota doesn't offer this themselves.

I would recommend the Quick-On Connector to anyone that has more then one bucket. I think it is well worth the money.

 

[kenmac]

I received my Quick-On Connector Saturday, 14-Jul-18.

I ordered two permanent pins and one quick change pin.

After I took the 3PT arms off and connected theBH77 to the tractor, my wife came out and helped me remove the 16" bucket that was on the backhoe and install the Quick-On connector. You could do this by yourself, but getting the connector, mechanical thumb bracket lined up with the dipper arm would have been a lot harder.

After getting the Quick-On Connector installed, I put one of the permanent pins in my 10" bucket and when I put the quick change pin in, the handle on the pin would hit the bucket.

This made it so the keeper pin wouldn't go through the hole in the bushing and the hole in the pin.

I sent an email to BXpanded about this and got a reply from them:


So I cut 1/4" off the handle and was able to put the keeper pin in.

I'm very happy with the Quick-On Connector, all the welds look good and the fit is great. Can't believe Kubota doesn't offer this themselves.

I would recommend the Quick-On Connector to anyone that has more then one bucket. I think it is well worth the money.

I'm not familiar with B77 hoes, but my B26 with BH820 hoe does have the Kubota quick change and it works great as well. Don't know if it's available for other hoes.