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I sold the backhoe. Didn’t use it once I got the excavator. I originally ordered the backhoe with the dozer (a Chinese LW-06) but it proved to be very problematic so I sold it and bought a LiTW BH7600 Korean backhoe with Swiss hydraulic controls. It proved to be a very good unit. But to answer your question, it took me about 30-45 seconds to mount the backhoe using a quick hitch. It would take me slightly over a minute to switch between attachments if they were lined up on flat ground. The nice thing about the LiTW hoe is that it came with a rigid top link, which I would strongly recommend for ANY three-point mounted backhoe. I think the NorTrack dozer has rear hydraulic remotes, so the hook-up would be even easier, and run off the tractor’s hydraulic system.
Thanks for the info, Bob. Did the LW-06 backhoe that came with the dozer mount to the subframe of the dozer or did it mount entirely to the hitch? I ask because on the tractor side of the house you’re supposed to stay away from any backhoes that don’t mount to the frame. But dang, now you’re giving me ideas about just skipping the backhoe attachment and buying a used excavator with the $7500 I would have spent on the attachment.
Thanks. I have made quite a few improvements/mods to mine, some of which you probably wont want to undertake. I also have the optional front end loader attachment which swaps out with the dozer blade and wishbone.
I’m many of the upgrades were well worth the time and money investment. I definitely want to protect my investment as much as possible and do anything that can help prevent breakdowns.
Let me ask you about the backhoe, how easy is it to swap that out (disconnect\reconnect) for another implement?
Wow Bob, thanks for the photos! Love the idea of the grade indicator too. Soon I’m going to start making a list of the upgrades you’ve done and recommended, along with links, so I can prioritize my upgrades on the dozer. I’ll definitely have more question in the near future, after I purchase.
