Good evening all. First time post but have been reading this forum for a long time. Had many different kubotas over the years. I currently have a L45 but do not have a backhoe. I’ve looked everywhere trying to find one on a salvaged tractor but no luck. I did find one in NY but the gentleman decided to fix it. If anyone has a lead on a BT1000 backhoe please let me know. Much appreciated.
In need of a BT1000 Backhoe
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fried1765
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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
As you obviously know the L45 is a medium size construction style BH.
VERY difficult to find ANYONE who would have removed, or be willing to sell, the most valuable aspect of that machine.
It might happen.......but you probably have a lot more looking/waiting ahead.
The L45 was only built from 2009-2015, so very likely there were not a lot of them built .
Best bet might be to buy another L45 with hoe, and then sell your L45.
kubotafreak
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GRAND l6060, L3560, B6100, gr2100, tg 1860, g1800, g1900, g2160
Try calling around to dealers and see if someone ordered a TLB but didn't want a BH (sound familiar?). My dealer had a BT12000 kicking around.
fried1765
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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
"someone ordered a TLB but didn't want a BH"
Last L45s were built in 2015.
8+ years ago!
Dealer might have an L45 BH "kicking around"....... for the past 8+ years?
My M59 was originally sold without a backhoe. Landscape model. Option on any TLB. Took several years before I found a backhoe , BT1200. Canada, Detroit to Knoxville TN. Resale much cheaper the small tractor backhoe attachments. Even came with thumb.
fried1765
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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
Likely a MIGHTY LONG search/wait!
I had dealers searching (FORD equip) for 2+ years before having success.
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Saw several BT1000s while searching for a BT1200. Govdeals.com. Sometimes the equipment gets separated.
I would call Roussels and see if they can keep an eye out for one. Those guys do a lot of backhoes
Last I checked (a week ago) there is one for sale at my local dealer! TCT in Lubbock Texas
i appreciate all of the responses. I did end up finding one. Just need to confirm the BT1000 on an L39 is the exact same backhoe as the BT1000 on a L45.
fried1765
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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
Tractordata.com shows the BT 1000 as OEM for BOTH the L39 and the L45.
( I have the L48, which has the BT 1100)
It is possible that there may be some very subtle (hose) connection differences.
I'm interested to know if you finally found a backhoe. I have a 2018 L47 that I recently purchased without the BT1000 backhoe. I'm thinking I would like to get a BT1000. If anyone hears about one, I would appreciate hearing from you.
fried1765
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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
The OP has apparently been looking for nearly a year.
He has not responded in the positive.
Owners with Kubota designated TLBs virtually never separate the BH
for sale.
Your best bet, would be to buy a different L47, that is an L47 TLB, .....and to sell your bare L47!
You will need to up the ante significantly!