In need of a BT1000 Backhoe

[Charl723]

Good evening all. First time post but have been reading this forum for a long time. Had many different kubotas over the years. I currently have a L45 but do not have a backhoe. I’ve looked everywhere trying to find one on a salvaged tractor but no luck. I did find one in NY but the gentleman decided to fix it. If anyone has a lead on a BT1000 backhoe please let me know. Much appreciated.

 

[fried1765]

Good evening all. First time post but have been reading this forum for a long time. Had many different kubotas over the years. I currently have a L45 but do not have a backhoe. I’ve looked everywhere trying to find one on a salvaged tractor but no luck. I did find one in NY but the gentleman decided to fix it. If anyone has a lead on a BT1000 backhoe please let me know. Much appreciated.

As you obviously know the L45 is a medium size construction style BH.
VERY difficult to find ANYONE who would have removed, or be willing to sell, the most valuable aspect of that machine.
It might happen.......but you probably have a lot more looking/waiting ahead.
The L45 was only built from 2009-2015, so very likely there were not a lot of them built .

Best bet might be to buy another L45 with hoe, and then sell your L45.

 

[kubotafreak]

Ask user tadpole

 

[mikester]

Try calling around to dealers and see if someone ordered a TLB but didn't want a BH (sound familiar?). My dealer had a BT12000 kicking around.

 

[fried1765]

Try calling around to dealers and see if someone ordered a TLB but didn't want a BH (sound familiar?). My dealer had a BT12000 kicking around.

"someone ordered a TLB but didn't want a BH"

Last L45s were built in 2015.
8+ years ago!
Dealer might have an L45 BH "kicking around"....... for the past 8+ years?

 

[Smokeydog]

My M59 was originally sold without a backhoe. Landscape model. Option on any TLB. Took several years before I found a backhoe , BT1200. Canada, Detroit to Knoxville TN. Resale much cheaper the small tractor backhoe attachments. Even came with thumb.

 

[mikester]

"someone ordered a TLB but didn't want a BH"

Last L45s were built in 2015.
8+ years ago!
Dealer might have an L45 BH "kicking around"....... for the past 8+ years?

Yup

 

[L35]

“N.O.S.” New old stock.
I can see maybe if somebody had a engine fire or maybe front end wrecked in a crash a backhoe can come available.

 

[fried1765]

Yup

Likely a MIGHTY LONG search/wait!
I had dealers searching (FORD equip) for 2+ years before having success.

 

[Smokeydog]

Saw several BT1000s while searching for a BT1200. Govdeals.com. Sometimes the equipment gets separated.

 

[drewzee87t]

I would call Roussels and see if they can keep an eye out for one. Those guys do a lot of backhoes

 

[TonyinTexas]

Good evening all. First time post but have been reading this forum for a long time. Had many different kubotas over the years. I currently have a L45 but do not have a backhoe. I’ve looked everywhere trying to find one on a salvaged tractor but no luck. I did find one in NY but the gentleman decided to fix it. If anyone has a lead on a BT1000 backhoe please let me know. Much appreciated.

Last I checked (a week ago) there is one for sale at my local dealer! TCT in Lubbock Texas

 

[Charl723]

i appreciate all of the responses. I did end up finding one. Just need to confirm the BT1000 on an L39 is the exact same backhoe as the BT1000 on a L45.

 

[fried1765]

i appreciate all of the responses. I did end up finding one. Just need to confirm the BT1000 on an L39 is the exact same backhoe as the BT1000 on a L45.

Tractordata.com shows the BT 1000 as OEM for BOTH the L39 and the L45.
( I have the L48, which has the BT 1100)
It is possible that there may be some very subtle (hose) connection differences.

 

[Charl723]

Tractordata.com shows the BT 1000 as OEM for BOTH the L39 and the L45.
( I have the L48, which has the BT 1100)
It is possible that there may be some very subtle (hose) connection differences.

Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate that!

 

[6869704x4]

My L45 bought in 2011 says BT1000A. If that makes a difference.