Finally did it

[tooln]

Congrats on your purchase. Other eq. will al depend on your land and plot sizes. If the rear tires aren't loaded I'd strongly suggest that's the first thing you do. Again congrats I'm sure you'll get lots of use from it.

 

[Bill Loser]

After 1 day with the new rig.
1. Need to look at getting the rears filled. This would help with the back hoe along with stability.
2. The back hoe is awesome. First thing done with it was planting a bush I had dug out and has been buried in the wood chip pile. Dug into the rocky crap subsoil like nothing. Practiced with it on a dirt pile I have out back. Definitely need to practice and get more smooth on the controls before I go near the pond.
3. That things a beast, couldn't find anything the fel couldn't lift.
4. After 8 years of trying to talk the wife into buying a tractor, she actually admitted she was wrong in making us wait so long. So that's worth it right there!!

After reading the responses on here I think I'll first look into a flail or brush hog. Probably go with a brush hog for now just based on price.
Going to look into a firminator, and possibly a crimper. A box blade is a must for my driveway so that's top of list also.

 

[Bill Loser]

So ,first issue I've found. Rookie, probably really stupid mistake on my part. This machine has no rear remotes. I just assumed the back hoe ran off the rear remotes and never asked.
So now I'm looking for a remote kit for it. Figure I might as well bite it and put the 3rd function in for the front at the same time
I think bobcat does a package rear remotes and 3rd function kit. I'm sure that won't be cheap...
Guess I won't be getting those tires loaded this year.

 

[Foggy47]

So ,first issue I've found. Rookie, probably really stupid mistake on my part. This machine has no rear remotes. I just assumed the back hoe ran off the rear remotes and never asked.
So now I'm looking for a remote kit for it. Figure I might as well bite it and put the 3rd function in for the front at the same time
I think bobcat does a package rear remotes and 3rd function kit. I'm sure that won't be cheap...
Guess I won't be getting those tires loaded this year.

Not sure what it takes to get hyrdraulic remotes and a 3rd function for the front on your tractor. You might want to noodle around on TBN (tractor by net) who will have more information on doing this for your tractor model. Sometimes a kit is available (Long) that is more affordable than the factory stuff....and just as good.

I have two pairs of remotes on the back of mine and the third function up front to operate my grapple. I like having two sets of remotes on the back.....so I can run a hydraulic top link and the side shift on my flail mower......or my stump grinder or other equipment. Can never have enough hydraulics.....or so it seems.

You must have a "power beyond" unit to operate that backhoe. They take lots of hydraulic power. If so, It may be possible that you can run some kind of splitter valve from that to run your remotes when you remove that hoe. Not sure about your Bobcat. Ask plenty of questions.....as there are lots of ways to skin a cat.

Also some tractor brands are easy and cheaper to add hydraulic functions (Kubota) and some cost considerably more and are difficult (Deere). Not sure about Bobcat.....which I think is Kioti?

 

[Bill Loser]

Yes, as far as I know bobcat tractors are made mostly by Kioti the frame and drive line, all attachments are bobcat.
I'm looking at bobcat branded kits for only one reason, our shop guy came from a bobcat shop and can still get a hefty discount on parts.
I will ask about the splitter.valve before proceeding. Thanks for the tip.

 

[somich]

Not sure what it takes to get hyrdraulic remotes and a 3rd function for the front on your tractor. You might want to noodle around on TBN (tractor by net) who will have more information on doing this for your tractor model. Sometimes a kit is available (Long) that is more affordable than the factory stuff....and just as good.

I have two pairs of remotes on the back of mine and the third function up front to operate my grapple. I like having two sets of remotes on the back.....so I can run a hydraulic top link and the side shift on my flail mower......or my stump grinder or other equipment. Can never have enough hydraulics.....or so it seems.

You must have a "power beyond" unit to operate that backhoe. They take lots of hydraulic power. If so, It may be possible that you can run some kind of splitter valve from that to run your remotes when you remove that hoe. Not sure about your Bobcat. Ask plenty of questions.....as there are lots of ways to skin a cat.

Also some tractor brands are easy and cheaper to add hydraulic functions (Kubota) and some cost considerably more and are difficult (Deere). Not sure about Bobcat.....which I think is Kioti?

That's how my L35 tlb works. I disconnect the bh hydro and plug in the 3 remote loop.

Back hoe on or off takes about 10 minutes.

 

[Foggy47]

Yes, as far as I know bobcat tractors are made mostly by Kioti the frame and drive line, all attachments are bobcat.
I'm looking at bobcat branded kits for only one reason, our shop guy came from a bobcat shop and can still get a hefty discount on parts.
I will ask about the splitter.valve before proceeding. Thanks for the tip.

Kioti made lots of components for Kubota at one time....before becoming their own brand (or so I am told). Lots of folks like the Kioti brand as they are well made and popular with many. I had considered buying a Bobcat at one point.....but then their deal with Kioti fell apart. Not sure if they put the wheels back on this program with Bobcat (??). Seemed like a good fit for both companies.

 

[Foggy47]

That's how my L35 tlb works. I disconnect the bh hydro and plug in the 3 remote loop.

Back hoe on or off takes about 10 minutes.

Is that a tractor / frame mounted backhoe......or a 3 Point backhoe? I've always thought install and removal were a big chore?

 

[Ben.MN/WI]

I have an old Ford tractor that is around 50+ hp, but with 2wd and a loader on front. The loader on the front adds a lot of weight, so if I'm going to be using the bucket I typically leave my 3 point disk or digger on the tractor for rear weight. I also added fluid to the rear tires and that helps.

My fields are fairly small, so I use 3 point equipment for digging up my plots. I bought a roller style 6' wide disk and a 6' John Deere digger and they work great for my purposes. I typically plant corn, soybeans, clover and brassicas. I use the disk to chop up the corn stalk residue and then the digger to dig the rest of the ground to prep for planting.

I think the no-till drills could be a great addition, but I've yet to pull the trigger on one.

Your tractor looks really nice and that backhoe would be really handy. Your plan to use it for a year or two and sell it is probably a good plan, but I bet it will be hard to part with that once you use it.

 

[Bill Loser]

I have an old Ford tractor that is around 50+ hp, but with 2wd and a loader on front. The loader on the front adds a lot of weight, so if I'm going to be using the bucket I typically leave my 3 point disk or digger on the tractor for rear weight. I also added fluid to the rear tires and that helps.

My fields are fairly small, so I use 3 point equipment for digging up my plots. I bought a roller style 6' wide disk and a 6' John Deere digger and they work great for my purposes. I typically plant corn, soybeans, clover and brassicas. I use the disk to chop up the corn stalk residue and then the digger to dig the rest of the ground to prep for planting.

I think the no-till drills could be a great addition, but I've yet to pull the trigger on one.

Your tractor looks really nice and that backhoe would be really handy. Your plan to use it for a year or two and sell it is probably a good plan, but I bet it will be hard to part with that once you use it.

That's my concern, when it's time to sell i won't want to!

 

[Bill Loser]

Is that a tractor / frame mounted backhoe......or a 3 Point backhoe? I've always thought install and removal were a big chore?

It's a frame mount, but the actual mount is permanently bolted onto the tractor, the bh mounts to it with 2 big pins and 2 or 3 slotted? points. The 3 point comes off to put the bh on.

 

[jsasker007]

That's my concern, when it's time to sell i won't want to!

Only if you're gonna replace it with something you like better. You won't want to be without one now. Let the addiction begin! Congrats

 

[Tree Spud]

That's my concern, when it's time to sell i won't want to!

You won't sell it. Even if you only use it only a couple times of years, it will do thinks that would be expensive to hire out or too hard by hand.

Then you will start to think of new projects you can use it for ... let the obsession begin

 

[Foggy47]

That's my concern, when it's time to sell i won't want to!

Trade it for a drill. You can always rent an excavator for such things.....and have a better tool to work with. <----having said this....I own 1/2 dozen implements I seldom use anymore......and I cannot bring myself to sell them....lol.

 

[Bill Loser]

Yeah, I'm kinda a hoarder with stuff like that.....

 

[somich]

Is that a tractor / frame mounted backhoe......or a 3 Point backhoe? I've always thought install and removal were a big chore?

My backhoe mounts right to the subframe that runs under the length of the tractor.

I'll take a pic tomorrow.

 

[somich]

Hopefully, this looks coherent. You can see the lower pins that go into the frames hanger on the tractor. You can see the bh "claws" that are lever activated.

I back up close to the hoe and disconnect the remote loop and connect the bh. Raise and tip the hoe to let the pins to drop into the frame hangers.

Then tip the hoe up using the bh boom to insert the upper pins into the claws.

Then using the lever on the Claw, push the shim/keeper into the Claw to create a very complete grip to the frame.

 

[somich]

Hopefully, this looks coherent. You can see the lower pins that go into the frames hanger on the tractor. You can see the bh "claws" that are lever activated.

I back up close to the hoe and disconnect the remote loop and connect the bh. Raise and tip the hoe to let the pins to drop into the frame hangers.

Then tip the hoe up using the bh boom to insert the upper pins into the claws.

Then using the lever on the Claw, push the shim/keeper into the Claw to create a very complete grip to the frame.

Heres my rear remote, no front remote. Man this sequence of attachments sucked, sorry.

 

[somich]

Hopefully when I get in the house I can see this post and make it seem a little more clear, if needed.

 

[Foggy47]

I get the gist of how you hook up. Good enough. Does not appear as hard as I had thought. I think some hoes may be much more difficult. So much has been engineered to be quick-tach over time.