[machineryman]

At $4500 to add the backhoe....I'd consider just trading tractors....I've seen a lot of good deals on complete units....

 

[machineryman]

I also prefer the 260 over the 260 b and I can operator backhoe from drivers seat.

 

[machineryman]

I would weigh the value of your current tractor, against the value and cost of one with backhoe and see if the $4500 would be justified.

 

[machineryman]

it wouldn't be used like you bought your outfit....

 

[machineryman]

Just looked at 3 on marketplace....2017 $16500, 18899, 2019 19000

 

[machineryman]

what do you plan to do on the revolving seat...those are about $600? Also you'll need the power beyond and all the hoses that goes with it?

 

[machineryman]

I noticed on my unit the subframe is tied into the roll bar....was thinking of removing the roll bar since using the backhoe but it looked like an almost impossibility. The poster is into an ambitious project, seems like one would need to strip down the who rear of the tractor. I'm anxious to see how he comes out and maybe he'll advise time and cost factors in doing this. Would really be interested in knowing.

 

[machineryman]

Here are some pics...I've torn a lot of tractors apart....If I we attempting your procedure....I'd remove all the exterior...wheels, fenders, floor boards, 3 point....that frame is not going to go one but one way....you may need longer bolts...but maybe you got them with the kit....did you get the power beyond? With all the above off you should be able to see what you;re doing....I'll help anyway I can....

 

[machineryman]

Looks like the roll bar lower is sandwiched in between the backhoe support and the frame....Kinda hard to see but one should be able to with wheel and housings off....

 

[machineryman]

no it bolt to the loader mounts....I want to see some pics of the installation....you've got us all on edge...

 

[machineryman]

I added a bracket to mine and put a thumb....what's the story on the seat?

 

[machineryman]

Keylew: You're a good man but this installation is kinda as clear as mud....but if you get everything out of the way...maybe he can figure it out....I sent pics....

 

[machineryman]

The engineer makes the directions go immediately over your head. I hope the poster can get all the equipment he needs...I know that seat is a bear to buy...I'm a veteran tractor enthusiast and I'm kinda scratching my head....

 

[machineryman]

I'd want it where I could get to it with my 3/4" impact....all the outsides out of the way....

 

[machineryman]

keep us posted with photos and all details....even the picture of wife's expression when she looks at check book...

 

[machineryman]

Might be digging your "own grave" pun.....

 

[machineryman]

I always used a pipe wrench have a bar that does over the handle....no problem in loosening....you can easily get the 340 loosening and tightening with that....

 

[machineryman]

Is your wife helping?????

 

[machineryman]

Syscocell: I found on my tractor that the seat belt bracket would hang with the seat. My preference was not to use seat belt so I removed and same hardware. I also removed the upper bar on my roll bar and the cross piece at the bottom....some may say unsafe but catching that stuff in trees and etc in my take was unsafer....also on the seat the pivot rod will probably fail at the ball connection so I used a larger on out of nickel from McMasters. I can sent you pics of my seat if this would help....glad you got it back together....I'm working on hydraulic thumb now since my valve will work with backhoe...

 

[machineryman]

SyscoCell: Here's what I did but not saying it's for everyone...here's pics for the seats..