Re: Re: Re: Re: 8N with Backhoe

Posted by Pete on April 12, 2000 at 10:39:22 from (208.153.34.42):

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: 8N with Backhoe posted by Larry 8N75381 - email me, Pete. on April 12, 2000 at 08:02:31:

Hi Larry,

I wrote to Woods last night with the questions I had - including the ones about weight and mounting. Their Kevin Smith wrote back:

""The Woods backhoe is not compatible with the FORD 8n tractor. It will not fit the top link on the tractor and there is not a way to lock out the draft control on the tractor.""

I replied to ask what if any Ford tractors of the '50s and '60s would work with his hoes.

I can't remember what backhoes but the Tractors were 9Ns and the owners were concerned about balance. I had called a local dealer who handled both Woods and Kelley - he knew I had an 8N and had stated his preference for the Woods - and never mentioned any problems with attaching the unit or issues with the draft control. That surprises me as he restores and sells a lot of vintage stuff. I'll have to call him back.

Check out http://www.woodsonline.com/ under construction equipment / backhoes for the specs on the 6500 and 7500. Check under attachments for specs on the buckets. Check out http://www.kelleymanufacturing.com/ for the 600 and 750 . Bush Hog is also in the business : http://www.bushhog.com/

This data is copied from the Kelley 600 specs:

""Bucket Pry-out power: in excess of 4076 lbs.
Bucket curl power at cutting edge: 1870 lbs.
Crowd power at end of dipper stick: 1728 lbs.
Lift at end of boom: 640 lbs.
Lift at end of stick with boom and dipper stick extended: 375 lbs.

Specifications may vary depending on tractor model and are based on boom pivot 11" above ground level.""

They have some diagrams to go along with the specs. The info from Woods is not quite as complete but similar. I'm not excited about the limited swing of the 600 either but so far it's the only one that is "officially" listed as working with the 8N. I think I can appreciate the forces involved and be careful not to kill myself or someone else by overdoing it. I just need to make sure I don’t get in to some situation that’s unworkable or will wreck the tractor.

Looks like I have some more homework to do. Thanks for all your advice. I’ll drop you an e-mail when I have a better idea of what I can do.

Pete

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