L3560 backhoe subframe

[Droptine]

Hi - new subscriber here. I just changed to orange and have a L3560. Also, from a previous tractor, I have a 3pt back hoe. The back hoe works very well, but the manufacturer is no longer in existence and I cant find info on sub-frames for the unit. I'm nervous about continuing to use this as a 3pt attachment with the new L3560. I never had issues with the unit mounted as a 3pt, but the shiny new tractor and stories of broken frames with 3pt hoes have me cringing... Does anyone have information on available sub frames for the L3560? From the limited sub-frame info I've found online, and looking at my 3pt hoe, I think I can easily fab brackets to mount the hoe to a sub-frame quick attach system. Looking for thoughts on the 3pt approach vs. sub-frame and recommendations for a sub-frame to look into - a website would be nice if anyone has one. Thanks in advance - this site is very nice and you guys provide some good advice!

 

[fendley]

Kubota website says your 3560 uses the BH77. When I bought my L3901 and BH77, I installed the subframe kit myself. They look something like this:

You would have to adapt your backhoe to have fixed pins to sit in those notches at the top inside of the picture, and then removable pins to lock the BH into place in the holes that are at the top outside of the brackets. I still have the instruction manual to install the backhoe if you can find a couple of the BH4962 brackets, and feel up to the task of modifying your backhoe to fit into these brackets.

 

[Droptine]

Thank you, fendley. Would you be able to share a photo of the backhoe side of the quick attach? That would help me build my story before I visit a dealer to see what parts I can buy and what parts I need to fab. Also, if you know a sight that sells kubota parts like this, please share. I've been struggling to find details on line...always nice to get price range familiarity before I visit dealer and ask. Thanks again...it's cold here in Wisconsin so I have time if it's difficult for you to get pics. Take care.

 

[1970cs]

Your parts department will have to ask the sales department because the subframe is a wholegoods not a part.

Subframe for a ROPS model is a BH4985 (depends on which loader model)
Subframe for a cab is BH4983

Pat

 

[fendley]

Thank you, fendley. Would you be able to share a photo of the backhoe side of the quick attach? That would help me build my story before I visit a dealer to see what parts I can buy and what parts I need to fab. Also, if you know a sight that sells kubota parts like this, please share. I've been struggling to find details on line...always nice to get price range familiarity before I visit dealer and ask. Thanks again...it's cold here in Wisconsin so I have time if it's difficult for you to get pics. Take care.

My BH is currently installed, but here is a picture of one that is similar, so you can get an idea.

You can see the pins on the bottom that go into those notches I referred to earlier, and then above them you can see the pair of holes that surround the holes in the frame - the pins slide through all to secure the BH.

 

[Sammy3700]

There is a Kubota sub frame on e bay for a L3540 now. If I remember price is 300. Check the part numbers of it against your tractors part numbers I have 0 experience with the grand L. I know the basic L from 2800 all the way to the 3901 all carry the same sub frame.

 

[lugbolt]

BH4995? I can't remember the actual subframe part number, but something along those lines. It only works with the Kubota loader, by the way. So if you have a Koyker or Bush Hog or Woods, you're on your own....

 

[Sammy3700]

Sorry I forgot to say that. Thanks Lugbolt.

 

[Droptine]

Thanks for everyone's input - appreciate it! My tractor does have a LA805 Kubota loader. I've also been considering a Woods sub-frame and 4point mount for one of their units. That appears to be a pretty straight forward retro to my back hoe (in order to mount their 4 point). Any thoughts on woods vs. Kubota? The one thing I see when comparing the two is Kubota's lower hook supports the back hoe weight where the woods has the pin slide up from underneath serving as a guide, and not supporting weight leaving all weight on the pair of upper pins. I will say I'm learning as I go and hopefully not getting my first impressions wrong. Thanks again.