In need of a BT1000 Backhoe

Charl723

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Kubota L45
Nov 26, 2023
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0
1
Stella11122012$
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

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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
Nov 14, 2019
7,812
5,039
113
Eastham, Ma
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.
 

fried1765

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Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
Nov 14, 2019
7,812
5,039
113
Eastham, Ma
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

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M59, B26 grapples, backhoes, tillers, graders, diesel atv
Jun 2, 2020
650
594
93
knoxville, Tennessee
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.
 

L35

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L35/TL720/BT900/York rake/Valby chipper
Jun 13, 2010
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327
63
CT
“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.
 

Smokeydog

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M59, B26 grapples, backhoes, tillers, graders, diesel atv
Jun 2, 2020
650
594
93
knoxville, Tennessee
Saw several BT1000s while searching for a BT1200. Govdeals.com. Sometimes the equipment gets separated.
 

drewzee87t

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L45 TLB, B2910 Turbo
May 20, 2016
176
93
28
misery
I would call Roussels and see if they can keep an eye out for one. Those guys do a lot of backhoes
 

TonyinTexas

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L4060 with loader, backhoe, box blade
Nov 7, 2023
39
65
18
Texas
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

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Kubota L45
Nov 26, 2023
5
0
1
Stella11122012$
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

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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
Nov 14, 2019
7,812
5,039
113
Eastham, Ma
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.
 
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6869704x4

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L45TLB, 49 8N, 57 641, RTV-X1120D, Z422
Jun 29, 2011
290
341
63
SE, NM
My L45 bought in 2011 says BT1000A. If that makes a difference.
 

gttechnic

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M62, U27-4
Jan 13, 2023
10
1
3
78602
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.
 

gttechnic

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M62, U27-4
Jan 13, 2023
10
1
3
78602
I'm interested to know if you finally found a backhoe. I have a 2018 L47 that I recently purchased without the BT1000 backhoe. I'm thinking I would like to get a BT1000. If anyone hears about one, I would appreciate hearing from you.
 

fried1765

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Equipment
Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
Nov 14, 2019
7,812
5,039
113
Eastham, Ma
I'm interested to know if you finally found a backhoe. I have a 2018 L47 that I recently purchased without the BT1000 backhoe. I'm thinking I would like to get a BT1000. If anyone hears about one, I would appreciate hearing from you.
The OP has apparently been looking for nearly a year.
He has not responded in the positive.
Owners with Kubota designated TLBs virtually never separate the BH
for sale.
Your best bet, would be to buy a different L47, that is an L47 TLB, .....and to sell your bare L47!
You will need to up the ante significantly!
 

gttechnic

New member

Equipment
M62, U27-4
Jan 13, 2023
10
1
3
78602
The OP has apparently been looking for nearly a year.
He has not responded in the positive.
Owners with Kubota designated TLBs virtually never separate the BH
for sale.
Your best bet, would be to buy a different L47, that is an L47 TLB, .....and to sell your bare L47!
You will need to up the ante significantly!