Connecting backhoe on tractor

I use a Harbor Freight Quick Hitch. Takes about 45 seconds.

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Hi Cal

  I usually hook up my hydraulic hoses then use hydraulics on hoe to help line up my pins, takes me usually 5-10 minutes to hook up and be ready to use.

  Mine is 3pt connected.

Troy

First time I have been on the forum in quite a while.  Somewhere there is a post of the cradle I made for my backhoe.  I can wheel the hoe to the tractor ( JM 284 ) and have it hooked up in 15 – 20 minutes – removal just the opposite and about the same time. The cradle makes storage easy and you can move it wherever you want in your storage shed.  I still have the original backhoe without any upgrades/mods, and other than a weak left hand swivel action, it works perfectly. 

Tractors only problem is that as it ages, it leaks more hydraulic fluid out of the reservoir dipstick on the tractor.  Air bubbles, etc., so I will do the tightening of all hose fittings, etc. and see if I can get this problem under control.  2005 tractor.   

It's easy to make a backhoe dolly, Buy 3 of the Harbor Freight dollies at $8.99 each, get a sheet of 3/4 in plywood, cut it in the shape of the backhoe footprint, then attach the little 4 wheel dollies. Put two in the front and one under where the hoe bucket rests. Now you can roll it around in your garage, and install it in a very short time.

Hi Bob.

Good to hear from you again.