Backhoe Bucket Modification?

[trapperjohns]

Has anyone out there ever modified an older Woods model backhoe bucket for a newer hoe (BH7500 bucket to a BH70X)? Or something similar. I don't have the buckets to look at physically myself right now so any advice would help. Thanks.

 

[MagKarl]

I'm getting ready to go the other way. I have an old Kubota/Woods backhoe, and bought a B21 bucket that I need to modify. Maybe we should swap?

 

[trapperjohns]

I now have a 16" bucket on my BH70X and am happy. The only thing I would be looking for is a small bucket for trenching. Good ideas though, thanks for replying.

 

[MagKarl]

My backhoe came with a tiny bucket, it's only 9-10" wide. I've done a ton of trenching with it. Unfortunately, most of my trenching has been 18-24" wide and ~30" deep, and that makes for a lot of scoops per foot of length. My ground is mostly clay, so it clogs pretty often. I've been watching Craig's List for a bigger bucket for a year and a half and finally found a good deal on an 18" bucket. I've got to cut the ears off and make new ones though to mount up to my dipper. I think with two buckets I'll be set up for productive work no matter the job now.