Kubota BH92 Backhoe and Hydraulic Thumb - Part 1: Detailed Step By Step Assembly and Installation

[@iamrichrocker]

Kubota should hire you to produce videos on 'How To' assembly the various parts and assemblies of their tractor..well done..

[@davewebb5737]

There was more to installing the backhoe than you showed us you made it look like an afternoons work but nicely done keep up the great work

[@fowletm1992]

It is an afternoon job for someone like him Or me Maybe a full day if you get a friend to "help" and start drinking But if your not mechanically minded it will be a pretty serious undertaking prob better letting the dealer do it

[@regsparkes6507]

Well I sure do hope tat Kubota doesn't send a link to this to all buyers to see how it's done WITHOUT first paying you for this instruction. You made it seem so easy to do. I enjoyed watching this assembly.

[@ShainAndrews]

Depending on the dealer or time of year they can be down right reasonable. It's a bit different than working with say JD where you pay a premium, then every nickel and dime after it.

[@waltermattson5566]

This was such a good video Kubota should send it out with anyone that wants to install it themselves. You made it look so easy.

[@verohandymike]

As an additional note. If you happen to also be installing the sub-frame yourself, make sure you run a tap (or a spare bolt) into all the holes your're going to be using to bolt it to the tractor. What happens is these threaded holes get dirt in them, or actual paint from the factory, then halfway through the install you come across a hole that the bolt doesn't want to thread into!

[@harleypub]

I cannot for the life of me understand why someone would rate the video with a thumbs down. Another well made video!

[@candesearl]

Well done! Good thorough video, easy to follow. I mean this in the kindest way possible.....your voice sounds just like Tim Conway from the Carol Burnett Show from 50 years ago. Keep up the good work! :-)

[@schmiermaxe74]

It must be such a big fun to put this OWN parts together and using them for the first time ! Big thumbs up from germany

[@byronbasso9922]

I installed the hydraulic thumb today thanks for your video all went well thanks again.

[@scottfabel7492]

Boy, there was a lot of work to install. I'm sure this helped save some $$ from the dealer, but at the same time, you get a better knowledge of your new tractor. Great video! Looks like a lot of fun.

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

Nice video, in fact, i got the feeling that you have put these backhoe attachments on before. You made it look so easy to do, as if you do this kinda stuff everyday. Nice system, I think that you will get a lot of use as you do your day to day stuff that you do. Thanks for sharing....

[@KPearce57]

You will be glad that you bought the thumb accessory, if you get that bucket full make sure the backhoe is attached or you will be driving around on the two front wheels, ask me how I know ;)

[@paulhammond7489]

Someone will thank you one day for that, I imagine the cost of the shop installing the backhoe and thumb would not be a small sum.

[@KLDprojects1]

Enjoyed your video! I learned years ago when installing the master pin on a dozer track, to put the pin in the freezer over night. just be careful, you'll knock out the other side if you hit it too hard

[@yoblob34]

Great job no no-sense unnecessary talking Comedy just got the job done thanks

[@Huskiedrive361]

Nice video Toby. Kubota can use it to train technicians on attachment installation!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Glad their mounts were like the loader mounts that the crawlers had where the hoe set down in the mount instead of where the hoe on my pals tractor had to go UP to secure the end. That was a pain and a half. The loader mounts were setup to change out in a couple of minutes. Pop out the top mounting pins and raise the hoe up with the outriggers and fold it over with the boom by raising it and then pull forward a foot or so. The main hydraulic system line was on a quick connect through the hoe so pop it loose from the hoe and connect it back to itself and that was it. Reverse the procedure for hooking back up. Really good setup. Glad Moving Man was back and I knew he'd be chest deep in this. He'll be the stump digger I bet. Thanks, Toby. You'll wonder how you got anong without it.

[@BobPegram]

I saw an earlier video when you were working on the foot pedal activation of the thumb. I imagine you got the linkage working properly in the end. I'm glad you found a simple mod so that 6'2" people like you and me can operate the backhoe with thumb pedal. Sometimes I feel that the song about short people should be rewritten about tall people. They can't reach, we don't fit!

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

just beautiful land you have to go with that awesome Kubota equipment it will come in real handy I'll bet , a tour of your property would be enjoyable to watch , thanks for the video !

[@kennethbrower2259]

I'm coming over to hang out with you man . You got all the nice little toys and very interesting stuff to work on

[@1crazynordlander]

Nice setup! I had to watch this before I headed to bed. Looks like a well built unit!

[@rebeldevil5710]

Good job on getting her all assembled. I like those Kubotas. Brought back some memories. 😃

[@terryrobinson9503]

Pappa's got a brand new toy...some assembly required..enjoy

[@razumikhinjones6283]

Either he did all of his swearing off camera, or he is super human

[@mikez8015]

Very helpful. In the market now for this tractor and backhoe, will save this video for when that time comes.

[@ericcorse]

That didn't seem too bad. Glad there was an easy option to help the seating situation.

[@Nf6xNet]

I liked seeing how the BH92 went together. My BH77 was put together by the dealer. I don't have the thumb or quick-attach bucket options on mine.

[@Oliviaswaxtech]

Awesome video! I am having my BH92 installed on my MX5800 this week.

[@kevinbarletta7741]

Love it I have a L35 I bought it in 1997 new from Marshall machinery in Pennsylvania it goes anywhere and gets the job done I had a John Deere 410 in the 80s 2 wheel drive which was a great machine but too heavy in the woods. Except for the amount of weight I can lift is limited it’s great for getting between fences and over ruff terrain💪💪💪💪

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Looking good, Toby. That sucker will come in real handy! Would be nice to have when I can finally build a shop! Whenever that may be......

[@philipwalker6982]

Great stuff! Pair this video up with the "Drive to Work" video and you could see Squatch253 moving into some kind of teaching role. His easy informed style makes taking care second nature.

[@DohosanV]

Don't tell Squatch he can't do something he will prove you wrong. ( Moving the seat back) 😎

[@joetterolison4093]

Great detail and explanation of steps and "watch out for this" stuff I have a L-2501 and finally got the Woods BH-75 installed on My tractor and in use after buying it 2.5 years ago, but no thumb. It was shipped almost fully assembled on a stamped steel pallet. It was pretty simple to mount and get running. I will look for those auxiliary mounting holes today because the seat really is too close and keep getting My knees pounded when there is a sudden movement. My question is have You ever thought of using an alternative seat that has more clearance? My idea is possibly using an old Harley Bike style seat or even a modified Motorcycle seat where the Operator can change position on the seat and be a lot easier getting on and off of the backhoe, The bike style seat would still plenty of reared support while giving more leg room Thanks Ken in Florida

[@afentikos]

thank you for this video. same tractor too. you made short work of the assembly

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Hope this is to replace the video that you posted earlier that was taken down I was not able to see that one , I have some of those weeds that spring up out of the ground you could use that tractor on if you are ever out in my neck of Minnesota !

[@Go2Sleep911]

had this thumb put on by dealer and works great but keep getting a drippy leak on the hose coming off the thumb valve. what a pain to get in there to tighten the fittings!

[@curransKids]

you made it look easy. Nice job. Good detail.

[@tonyrum5808]

Made it look like an erector set you were putting together! Very easy to follow directions, smooth and direct and not overconfident! Bet you can't wait to scrape off some of the new paint working around the farm. Say Hi to Dad; nice to see him on the Kubota! Kudos!!! BTW was that a Bald eagle I saw in buzzing video or just the normal size mosquito in your part of the country??

[@mikemiller3238]

Great video. Thank you for doing it.

[@canvids1]

great job and very nice step by step assembly.

[@michaelvanvleet998]

Nice install, nice long video! Much thanks!

[@carlthor91]

Great. You just need grips for your outrigger pads. The bent steel will grip like grease. Cheers

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks, that looks just great, seems to be a nice piece of equipment to have, well done

[@CaptKirk1701]

Nice, love Kubota equipment!

[@kengarrigues504]

Excellent Presentation

[@f308gtb1977]

Super professional, awesome video!!! 👍🏻👍🏻 I think I can do this job, though it’ll take me three times longer!

[@hemipinto]

Thanks for another great video.

[@michellehoefer5922]

Thank you for the video.How many trips into the shop did this installation require?I'd had the whole blame shop out before I got finished.I liked how the Kubota cylinders just magically appeared to be the right length.

[@ShainAndrews]

16:26 I almost wonder if those brackets could or should be flipped to the top with the bulkhead going above and inboard. Basically unbolt from the frame and just rotate the bulkhead to the top. Not sure if the destructions say otherwise, or maybe there isn't clearance from the thread boss to the top gusset.

[@bjepple82]

I have a BT820 hoe on my B26 and the brackets are installed up, but still out. I'm thinking he has the left and right sides reversed (if there is a difference between them).

[@ShainAndrews]

@@squatch253 I don't know why... but the blue shirt deal made me laugh. Possibly because I'm known for my "uniform". White tee shirt, blue jeans, belt & boots. I'm too busy to care about a fashion show. If I made as many videos as you it would be 5 years before somebody might notice new boots or jeans. LOL

[@hectorglover6392]

Great Video! I have the 92 that was installed by the dealer. I was curious about how you went about tightening the fittings and hoses to the bank on the tower. Did you use a special wrench? Thanks.

[@m.voelkel2981]

Many, many thanks to show, how it´s to make !

[@patmason7276]

Nice unit have to get one soon.

[@byronbasso9922]

Great video thank you. I also own a Kabota L 4701 and I am now adding the hydraulic thumb on my BH 92 Backhoe. I’m just not sure how to purge the hydraulic lines I wonder if you can give me any insight on that. ??

[@byronbasso9922]

Awesome thanks again. love all your videos

[@JaredsShop]

Nice video. I have a BH92 on my L3560 but my thumb and QA have been or back order. The instructions for the QA say it is not compatible with the thumb and the hydraulic thumb, on Kubota's website, says for KIE QA only. It worried me that they would not work together.

[@BobNchannel]

great machine, new and clean very nice, its almost a shame to get it dirty.

[@67Moline]

Thanks for all of your informative videos. About 2 months ago you made a video on rebuilding the ampli-torque for x231. I'm am looking to rebuild the one in my u302. I was wondering where did you source your new parts for the ampli-torque? Rollers, little leaf springs, and bearing. Thanks

[@67Moline]

@@squatch253 ok thanks for the assistance.

[@750VFR]

Excellent presentation.

[@JamesJones-gk5jd]

Good job, good looking tractor

[@donaldwallace7934]

Did you have to do some machining on the pin for the pedal on the hydraulic thumb? You had mentioned that in a previous video. Nice job!!

[@samengler539]

Nice job well done!!

[@michaelscriffiano8765]

Nice job...good luck with it

[@maggs131]

Awesome machine. Now you have to think of some work or project for it to do

[@peterscandlyn]

NOT thinking of getting one but that was interesting. Was particularly in the adjustment for the backhoe operator seat position you'd spoken of in a prior video. So simple - wonder if it was an initial assembly snafu?

[@sleggett243]

I loved this video. Great job!

[@korndogg714]

Where did u get that thumb? Looks like a kubota....a do u know if they make this set up for a Deere? Thanks dude good video as well

[@TF856]

I've never heard them called a pinch bar. I always heard them called a drift pin for lining up holes. Do they have other names also?

[@rgrimm3173]

Great tutorial, enjoyed the video....now come on over I've got 80 feet of water line to dig 😊

[@Elkmonger]

I always drive the pins in from the side with the hole in it for the bolt. That way I can eyeball the alignment as I go and can make the last adjustment just before the bolt hole disappears. Toooooo many times I did it the way he did it in the video and you end up with a pin all the way in, no hole visible and no was to grab the pin and turn it. This especially happens when you have to beat the shot out of the pin to get it in.

[@carlhelmick8104]

You did awesome job buddy. But I got to ask one thing. I operated heavy equipment right at 40 years. I operated rubber tire backhoes . And found out that I would not have a rubber tire backhoe without a four-way bucket, or clamshell bucket as they call it. I'm just asking, cuz I am curious. as to why you didn't get a clamshell bucket with yours. Getting up small enough trees you can bite them up with the clamshell and you don't really need somebody with a chain. You work it right get good enough at it. You can clean up without ever having to pick a shovel up. Just asking that's all. I'm sure you got what you wanted. And that's fine. They are nice little tractors. And you can do a lot with them . 😁👍

[@bcbloc02]

Always best to use teflon sealant on hydraulic fittings rather than tape. Should a piece of tape ever come off and wind up in a valve assembly it can really be problems.

[@bcbloc02]

@@squatch253 Yes done correctly as you did it is pretty safe. It is like silicone on engine gaskets. For someone with out the experience and knowledge watching this to do it themselves I thought it would be good to suggest a safer alternative.

[@jeffgott1530]

I’m surprised more people are not asking about the control pattern on the BH 92 if it is the old John Deere style or the cat excavator style, most operators that run hose for a living use the cat style, just wondering if they can be changed?

[@bra_todo]

Thank you so very much for this detailed video. It was worth liking and subscribing to your channel. Awesome clarity and straight to the point. Again, many thanks! One thing I do want to ask about the BH sub-frame. I am in Europe (Bulgaria) considering buying an M4072 tractor. Would you happen to know whether M4 series tractors have sub-frames for back-hoes? Dealers here are sketchy about it, saying that M-series chassis are strong enough, but I do want to double- and triple- check. M4072 is the 70+ horse power variant of the M4002 model. I don't know if that corresponds to MX-series in the US or the entry M series...but clearly the Kubota L-line of tractors in the US have dedicated sub-frames. Hope you happen to know...

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

I saw a lot of Minnesota's state birds helping you with that. I don't like Kubota's pins with the grease hole in the pin. They always break where the cross hole is drilled. The grease hole should be in the bushings, not the pins. I'd also like to see the pins with a head on one end and threaded on the other to prevent the mounting flanges from spreading.

[@1dogpobo]

good point

[@growingknowledge]

Great video, very informative !

[@christeasdale4448]

Very Well Done. Thanks.

[@Steve-np3up]

Not quite plug and play. Nice job.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Nice peace of gear thanks for sharing 👍🇦🇺

[@KevinJones-pj8kx]

You must have solved your thumb pedal control to valve problem you mentioned a couple of day ago.

[@johnmalek3700]

Keep an eye on that Dipper Stick hydraulic cylinder rod. Mine bent and snapped off right at the pivot point

[@TF856]

With all four pieces having the same red color tape what keeps you from getting them confused?

[@andrewdoble7973]

Is there a kit for the hydraulic thumb? If so is there a link where it can be ordered.

[@charlesmccoury663]

Great video Thanks for sharng

[@patrickmawson1142]

Nice bit of kit yooth. Is it USA made?

[@rronaldreagan]

Did you upload this video yesterday for a short time?? I started watching it yesterday, but it never showed in my history and couldnt find it later to finish it...

[@clark9992]

Yep. It was there, but when I clicked on it, it had been removed.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@clark9992 me too

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@squatch253 I've got a nice 3 pound hammer I'm going to adjust my computer with. It needs some fine tuning.

[@Zatcro]

Nice video. I'm working with Kubota on this Sam I package minus the thumb.i am real curious to know more about the the digging strength of it. Also what size bucket is it?.

[@vintageMIDI]

Thanks for this.

[@rungthientruclamtuan1256]

Great video 👍.. very informative.

[@kaseycasece1340]

YOUNG MAN , GREAT IN REVEIW

[@scottfabel7492]

Kubota should use you for their R&D.

[@RustyCarnahan]

So, what became of the foot pedal modifications?

[@powderriver2424]

RustyCarnahan I was wondering that as well

[@kroy-rz8cd]

@@squatch253 I drilled mine out and used a 1/4-20 bolt.

[@4-branch118]

Where did u get foot pedal I have an m62 kubota

[@MasonrywithAL]

Thanks for sharing! Great video!

[@phillipbonner5215]

Wait a minute you showed us a video before that you were having trouble with that pedal for the hydraulic thumb.

[@carlthor91]

You didn't listen too well to the previous video. He said this one 'was in progress' and that he had to 'make a change' to the geometry of the pedal actuation. Cheers

[@phillipbonner5215]

Carl Thor he sent a message saying he did not want to film it and fixed it off camera. So I was listening

[@phillipbonner5215]

@@carlthor91 he sent a message saying he fixed it off camera did not want to film it. So I was listening

[@CuriousKL]

I m going to assume that once the 'sub frame' is installed, the use of a belly mower is not longer an option, assuming that a belly mower was not in your list of attachments.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

This "Unit" is a TRACTOR ;/" Not a " " lawnmower ". It can work to "bale-hay" (when attached to a baler& the likes) = something that IS IMPORTANT.

[@BobPegram]

Are you going to try and fix the old tractor that broke down or pass it on for some eager kid to fix?

[@josedejesushernandez5066]

It,s perfect for my land

[@chrismclane7449]

Would you mind sharing the part/model numbers for both hydraulic thumb and quick attach ? Thank you

[@kaseycasece1340]

young man , great job

[@AndyFromm]

Didn't you put this video up yesterday also?

[@AndyFromm]

@@squatch253 Thats good, you can't have people watching editing errors.... I guess didn't notice anything

[@AndyFromm]

@@squatch253 Good job on this project and all the others.

[@benjimenfranklin7650]

Good video !