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Read articles →This is a long-term owner's real-world rundown of the BX23S backhoe, not a dealer walkaround: it shows the pinless clamshell mounting/hookup process, running a root ripper attachment to tear out cedar stumps, digging a building foundation, and honest gripes like outriggers slowly settling over time. He also weighs backhoe-vs-excavator tradeoffs and whether the backhoe is worth the added cost. Good for buyers deciding if this subcompact backhoe fits stump-clearing, trail-building, or rocky-property work.
An owner-operator using this tractor for his own homestead/land-clearing projects, self-funded with no dealer or Kubota compensation.
No. Only the BX23S model can take the backhoe. The frame is heavier and longer to allow hookup, and there is no upgrade kit for other BX models.
It uses unique spring-loaded clamshell mounts instead of pins, so you back the tractor up to the backhoe, connect hydraulic lines, and raise the outriggers to lock it in.
Yes. The owner used it to tear out a large clump of cedar stumps when the bucket could not get under the roots, calling it a great addition for stump work.
The outriggers slowly settle down over time when raised, and there is no lock to hold them up like some other brands have, which worries the owner about storage damage.
