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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Greatdaen" data-source="post: 7186" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>In a posting last year I asked about the differences between an 811 and an 8811 backhoe attachment. The responses all indicated that the 8811 was too heavy for my 763. Well, an 8811 is available locally and the price is extremely attractive. I don't make my living with my Bobcat; I am building my own house and a hoe attachment would be very handy. So I can live with a little reduction in performance. I think I have determined from this forum that the 8811 will physically attach to my 763. If that is not the case, please advise. Obviously the Bobtach will fit, but will the mouting bracket attach without modification - or at least nothing more than a bolt hole or two? But going with the assumption that it will physically attach can anyone tell me what other issues I will run into? I suspect that the hydraulic capacity of my machine will probably have some limiting affects. What about the additional weight of the hoe? Will I have any tipping issues when moving the machine? My intended uses for the hoe would be various trenches for water / electric / communications utilities, some landscaping stuff, maybe even my septic leach field if this combination will work. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated. Like I said, the price is very attractive for a hoe attachment - but very expensive for a lawn orniment. -dch</p></blockquote><p></p>