3 pt backhoe

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I have a Woods BH750 that I use on my Ford 3000. It is VERY handy to have. It was expensive, but I would buy it again in a instant knowing what I do now.

I have seen one of the Kelly hoes (not sure which model, but a small one) on a small JD. It was a lot smaller than my Woods, and I would say it would be a good fit for an N series tractor. One issue that you should check is the top link rocker is not very deep and the top link of the hoe might hit the back of the rocker before the pin would go in. Also, the hoe puts a lot of PULLING load on the top link rocker which was designed for PUSHING loads. I say that because I BROKE the cast rocker on my 3000. Then I found out that you were susposed to replace the cast rocker with a steel weldment that Woods made just for the 3000.

Regards,
Larry

As Dell said, these get heavy because of the extra equiptment, with the ilghtest one listed at 550 pounds without a bucket. However, if I remember correctly, the N hydraulics in good working order can lift 800 pounds. So driving across the field with one of these on could make you feel like you were driving on the moon.

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The N's front wheels start flapping in the breeze when you try to lift over 750# with the 3-point lift arms. I don't know how much a backhoe attachment weighs, but probably over 500#.

My advice, if you just gotta dig a trench, go rent a backhoe or hire a backhoe outfit. Experienced BHO's will save you alot of money and time.

You might want to check out CADPLANS.COM for some well engineered homemade backhoe plans if you can weld and get materials.

N's are great tractors, but they're not always the right tractor for a job..... .....Dell