B8200 - Need advice mounting 3ph backhoe

[ghansen]

I'm trying to mount a Kubota BL4690B 3-point backhoe on my B8200. As per the operator's manual for the hoe, I've installed the reinforced 3-point top-link bracket as per Kubota's instructions, and have tried following the manual to the letter for configuring the Mast assembly. When I do that, the geometry's wrong and not only is it a complete bear to hook up, but the hoe doesn't sit right and I'm afraid of stressing something to the breaking point when I go to use it.

I bought the hoe used from a guy who had it mounted on a more modern Kubota platform, so I'm wondering if maybe the mast bars or braces were specific to his installation.

Does anyone have a BL4690 on a B8200 and, if so, would you be able to post or send some photos my way showing how the damned thing is configured?

Thanks.
Greg Hansen
(Tearing out my rapidly-thinning hair in Victoria BC)

 

[Mingy]

If you could post pictures of what you've got it might help.

I am not familiar with the specific configuration, but if you show us we might be able to figure it out.

I have an L3010 with a Kubota 3ph backhoe and I found it hugely helpful to make a dolly for the hoe.