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<blockquote data-quote="TriHonu" data-source="post: 8398" data-attributes="member: 897"><p>I have not run any Bobcat hoes so I can't give you a first hand comparison.</p><p>I have a Bradco 609 on my Bobcat 763. The Bradco 600 Series are heavy duty units. The 609 is almost too much for my 763. I don't have rear stabilizers and have to be careful about pulling the loader around while digging.</p><p>There is no Bradco "Dealer" near by but there are places that have ordered me a couple of parts. They had them within the week. (Parts were damaged when I bought the used hoe. Stabilizer cylinder end cap and seals).</p><p>My next door neighbor has a 609 also. He runs it on a Gehl 5940 and loves it. He tells me the Gehl dealer can also get parts if needed. The only problem either of us has had with our units are a couple blown hydraulic hoses.</p><p>I have run a number of TLB's (tractor/loader/backhoes). These attachments don't have the strength of a TLB. You have to dig more with the bucket than the stick. See if you can get the dealer to give you a side by side comparison.</p><p>The specifications show the Bradco to have a little more breakout force in both the bucket and the stick. I don't know how significant this is in your soil conditions. Cost wise new Bradco's are more expensive than the Bobcats. The Bradco's are well made heavy duty units.</p><p>If you are buying a used unit be aware the mount (hoe and tractor halfs) will run over $1000 if you have to purchase the correct one for your loader. Mine had the mount for a Case 1845. Bradco quoted me $1200 for the complete mount. I designed my own and spent $50 on steel and spent about 10 hrs on design/build. I modified the backhoe half and made the tractor half.</p><p>If I was looking to spend over $10000 on a new unit, I would look for a used mini excavator instead. Being able to place the spoil any where in the circle is really nice. It really boils down to what type of work plan to do.</p><p>Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TriHonu, post: 8398, member: 897"] I have not run any Bobcat hoes so I can't give you a first hand comparison. I have a Bradco 609 on my Bobcat 763. The Bradco 600 Series are heavy duty units. The 609 is almost too much for my 763. I don't have rear stabilizers and have to be careful about pulling the loader around while digging. There is no Bradco “Dealer” near by but there are places that have ordered me a couple of parts. They had them within the week. (Parts were damaged when I bought the used hoe. Stabilizer cylinder end cap and seals). My next door neighbor has a 609 also. He runs it on a Gehl 5940 and loves it. He tells me the Gehl dealer can also get parts if needed. The only problem either of us has had with our units are a couple blown hydraulic hoses. I have run a number of TLB's (tractor/loader/backhoes). These attachments don't have the strength of a TLB. You have to dig more with the bucket than the stick. See if you can get the dealer to give you a side by side comparison. The specifications show the Bradco to have a little more breakout force in both the bucket and the stick. I don't know how significant this is in your soil conditions. Cost wise new Bradco's are more expensive than the Bobcats. The Bradco's are well made heavy duty units. If you are buying a used unit be aware the mount (hoe and tractor halfs) will run over $1000 if you have to purchase the correct one for your loader. Mine had the mount for a Case 1845. Bradco quoted me $1200 for the complete mount. I designed my own and spent $50 on steel and spent about 10 hrs on design/build. I modified the backhoe half and made the tractor half. If I was looking to spend over $10000 on a new unit, I would look for a used mini excavator instead. Being able to place the spoil any where in the circle is really nice. It really boils down to what type of work plan to do. Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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