Excellent review and instructions on removing three point arms and installing it. My L2501 is on order, but is delayed because the backhoe subframe is on a back order. I also have a B2320, which I'll keep primarily as my mowing tractor, and the L2501 will be for loader/backhoe work.
Thank you for sharing. I just bought a l2501 a few weeks ago and was considering a back hoe for it. Your video was very helpful in helping me make a decision. Thank you
Thank you for showing the process for going from 3 point to backhoe. My intention is to get a 2501 with backhoe and grapple and rotary mower this November (2021) to use for weekend work clearing 5 acre or less lots. I feel much better knowing that switching between 3 point and backhoe isn't such a big deal.
I bought the telescopic stabilizers and put all quick pins in it and a quick hitch, I can keep the top link and stabilizers on the quick hitch attached on an implement and leave the 2 big arms on the tractor without the lift bars on them folded up. tie them off and backhoe can fit on. takes 5 min to switch out now and no need to remove them 14mm bolts.
I traded up from a bx23s tlb to a l2501 tlb two days ago.I couldn't be happier with my decision.Like you,I got this more for when I retire.Keep the videos coming.I have a lot to learn.
Awesome Tractor. I agree on the fuel fill, it a pain lifting a big diesel jerry can. I have a b2601 with the backhoe and I love it. Would alway have a backhoe, so many uses for it if you have any amount of property
Thanks for the video. I've wanted a backhoe since I was a toddler and learned what they were. I will not be dissuaded, but at least now I know what I'm in for.
Good Info. I'm in the market for a L2501 and have been a little concerned about the 25HP. Not real interested in a backhoe attachment at this time, mostly will be using a brush hog, box blade and a 5' tiller and the front loader. Waffling between the 2501 and 3901.
The 2501 will run most 4 and 5ft tillers just fine. I will say, if you're going to buy a backhoe with it, do it when you buy the tractor. Especially if financing.
to fill fuel, set can on loader arm and use one of those shaker siphon hoses. puts in 5 gallon in about a minute. I'm getting too old and fat to be climbing around messing with funnels. lol
I have only replaced one hydraulic hose in the last 5 years, so I really can't say what is expensive, but I'm sure it's not cheap if something major breaks.
Nice videos, I've watched you dig some stumps. I currently have a b2601 and I don't like it, I wish I bought bigger. I have 38 acres and 10 is fallow field that's basically flat and great for the 2601. The rest of property is hilly and rocky. Tons of rocks, like a gravel road. This is a hunting property for now and I'm adding multiple plots. I'm looking at getting a L2501 with a backhoe. I'd be wanting to dig out rocks my box blade couldn't pull up and dig out smaller trees by the root ball maybe less than 6 inches. My goals would be to remove this, run a box blade over ot multiple times to act as a tiller and seed it. The following year maybe try and disc it hoping what's left of roots is rooting. What's your thought on a backhoe doing this? I do have 10 to 12 inch trees as well but I realize this isn't a excavator. I also need to dig another culvert, some drain tile and dig out an old broken culvert and route the creek back where it originally was. I'm confident on these 3. Also my wood clearing projects for rocks/stumps it may not always be an option to dig on one side a bit then drive around and dig the other side. My current tractor has a difficult time pulling a box blade on an old washed out logging trail too which makes me disappointed in the tractor but I have r4 tires and I'll get r1 next time. Thanks for the advice if you think these projects are reasonable for this setup.
I don't know if the L2501 will pull up a 6 inch diameter tree in a single scoop, I've never tried, that might be a little ambitious. It is more powerful than I had anticipated when I bought it and I was pleasantly surprised. The other things you speak of are within the capability of this tractor, but as you say, it's not an excavator and will take more time to do with a tractor.
New subscriber here. I have a neighbor that has an actual back hoe. I can hire him to do jobs much cheaper than I can own my own and I don't have to contend with removal and installation as you talk about tin this video. Plus, I don't have to store it. I usually hire him to do about $600 worth of work each year. That works out great for both of us. Not everyone has that benefit of having a friend or neighbor that has a back hoe. I wouldn't mind owning his, but I can find better uses for that money.
I can't give you a definitive answer on that, you have to add the 3rd function hydraulic for the grapple which I believe is tied into the front hydraulics. If this is the case, then you can still use the backhoe. I don't have the 3rd function and have never watched it being installed.
Nice review. I am planning on purchasing one in a month or so, and planning on a backhoe. Have 10 acres and need to dig a lot of water lines through clay, which is not easy. Also don't have trees, so plan on planting a lot of those.
I have the L2501 with the BH77 hoe. I am 5'6" and 200 lbs and find the seating on the BH77 backhoe extremely cramped and uncomfortable, especially when having the tractor facing uphill and Backhoe facing downhill. Very tiresome operating in this position and staying in the seat.
I've never used it on an incline so I can't comment on that, but I have operated it for several hours at a time and didn't get tired. It is a little cramped for me too, I'm 5'9, 190.
Pandemic where's the best money maker in my life for me. All my competition shut down while I kept working. The stupid government handed me a local Monopoly. The dump bucket takes care of 99% of my digging needs. Easy-on Easy-Off with the quick attach.
