Recent content by Bobcatmike

I'm guessing th new style couplers are only available from my Bobcat dealer.

The backhoe hydraulic connectors won't fit on the auxilary hydraulics. Are there different sizes? I'm going to have continue to look for the right mounting brackets.

I ordered the ones off eBay that you pointed out. I can't figure out where they bolt to the Bobcat. It seems that the framw isn't wide enough.

The mounts that I ordered don't seem to fit. Where does the large pin go through? Does anyone have a picture of this setup?

Mahans7 It cost $140 to ship the hoe from Philly to Southern MD. I couldn't have driven there and back pulling a trailer for that price. Tolls eat you alive. I just happened to hit it right on the right day. I requested a delivery day of Tuesday and he was headed this way on Tuesday, so his...

Backhoe arrived today. Used Uship and got a great deal to deliver it because the shipper was deadheading my way. I ordered the mounts that were suggested. Shipping the mounts was almost as expensive as shipping the hoe! Just waiting on the mailman befoe I start playing in the sandbox. Thanks all.

The lift arms on my Bobcat don't look like there is any place to bolt the mounts to. Do I need to drill holes or weld on the brackets?

It's a 607 and has arms that look like they attach using some kind of hooks. Here is a link to the pictures. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271005981467&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160

I just "won" a 607 hoe from eBay. haven't picked it up yet. The photos show "trailer ball" style attachments. Of course my Bobcat doesn't have anything like that on the front end. What type of brackets do I need to use? Any pictures of what they would look like? What modifications do I need to...

Thank you both for the advice and assitance. Now all I need is to find a good used hoe.

Thanks. I couldn't find it in the forum.

Brand new to the forum and brand new to the skid steer family. I'm looking for a backhoe to fit my Bobcat 642B. What models will fit this skid steer and what type of modifications would I need? Thanks in advance. Bobcatmike