RodNH
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I'm considering adding a backhoe attachment for my Bobcat S650. The two units I am currently interested in are Bobcat's 8811 and Bradco's 6120. They both have similar specs and cost about the same. Unlike the Bradco, the Bobcat does not have a hydraulic thumb option even though the price is about the same as the Bradco with one. The Bobcat has a rack and pinion arrangement for the boom swing mechanism whereas the Bradco uses twin hydraulic cylinders for that purpose. I have not physically seen any Bradco unit and have only viewed a different model Bobcat unit, although it was similar in construction.
One concern I have with the Bradco unit is the use of factory oil fill after final assembly and testing. I have no idea if whatever oil is used by Bradco for that purpose would be fully compatible with the proprietary Bobcat hydraulic oil used in the 650. Availability is also a concern. The Bobcat unit does not appear to be readily available (read in-stock) from any dealer according to my local Bobcat dealer. Availability of the Bradco unit is unknown at this time.
Does anyone have any words of wisdom or comment on any of the above to assist my decision. I know little about backhoes and have never used one. The unit will not be used commercially. It will be limited to miscellaneous personal uses around my home acreage.
Thanks,
Rod
One concern I have with the Bradco unit is the use of factory oil fill after final assembly and testing. I have no idea if whatever oil is used by Bradco for that purpose would be fully compatible with the proprietary Bobcat hydraulic oil used in the 650. Availability is also a concern. The Bobcat unit does not appear to be readily available (read in-stock) from any dealer according to my local Bobcat dealer. Availability of the Bradco unit is unknown at this time.
Does anyone have any words of wisdom or comment on any of the above to assist my decision. I know little about backhoes and have never used one. The unit will not be used commercially. It will be limited to miscellaneous personal uses around my home acreage.
Thanks,
Rod