Nice to have one with the outriggers on it. The Bobcat 709 Backhoe attachment Weighs 1487 lbs according to a Google search. Some bigger ones weigh approx 3000! I'd buy one if I find a low priced one. Don't want to get to many hours on my Skid Steer so not actively looking for one.
Thanks for reaching out. The outriggers and hooks make it very stable. The Bobcat 863 can lift 1900 pounds so good to keep attachment weight in mind. I don't regret my purchase. Prices are only going up. Thanks again!
They don't look overly complicated to me, of course I speak from the perspective of a welder fabricator. If a guy could find a set to copy, it wouldn't be that hard to flash up a set, you would want to use a steel like QT100 or something like that, scrap bin at the shop I work at is full of chunks of plate like that. The bend at the front, if you don't have access to a brake press, you could probably just weld in a spacer plate on a flat plate, to keep the mounting geometry the same.
Well I finally found a great used set that my local dealer sold me for $500. I called them several times over the last 6 months and was told they didn't have any and new ones are not available. Well it turns out my persistence paid off. I finally found someone to go out in the yard and look around. He said they have been sitting there for 10 years. Also, fyi, Bobcat of Buffalo NY can get you a new set for about $1,700. They are still available.
Check out the one I found on eBay. Will these work? www.ebay.com/itm/125782378982?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338678874&toolid=20006%26customid%3Ds%253AGS%253Bgc%253Af1409b602cba1d654d55ff67df7ddc2e%253Bpt%253A1%253Bchoc%253A1&customid=s%3AGS%3Bgc%3Af1409b602cba1d654d55ff67df7ddc2e%3Bpt%3A1%3Bchoc%3A2&msclkid=f1409b602cba1d654d55ff67df7ddc2e
@@vector006 Thanks for the question. I have seen one go for $2500 at auction that had rusty rods in the cylinders. I see great condition 709s sell from $4000 to $6000.
Good day sir, do you still have the backhoe attachment? I am busy restoring a similar backhoe. I want to ask if you can let me know what the hydraulic hose sizes are to the bucket, dipper, and boom cylinders? The one I bought does not have the correct size hoses.
Good day to you! Yes, I do still have my 709. To clarify the information that you need. Are you only looking for the length of the hoses or are you needing more info? I await your reply!
@@dennisfarquhar380 OK, I have some info. Let's see if this helps before I go any deeper. The hoses going to the bucket cylinder and arm cylinder look to be the same diameter. Printed on the side of the hose is SAE100R2AT-6 10mm (3/8) X 2W. The fitting on the hose that goes to the base end of the bucket cylinder has part number 6538438. The bucket cylinder hoses are 56 and 33.5 inches long. The arm cylinder hoses are both 16 inches long. Let me know if this is what you are needing.
@@BeltedGallowayHomestead Thank you, yes thats exactly what I need. I don't need the lengths and part numbers though. Only the prints or size on the side of the rubber hydraulic hoses as that is not in the parts manual I have.
What buttons what switch is do you have to push to get the back hoe going I just bought a used one and I’m trying to hook it up on my 763 but can’t get it to work
Thanks for the question. This can be frustrating. It is the same process as you are setting in the seat and activating remote hydraulics. Put the lap bar down, press the same buttons and you should see the hoses jump going to the digger. Do you have the safety valve that I had an issue with? Let me know, we will get it going.
I would not recommend it, but I think it is possible. I did see an old timer reach back while setting in the backhoe seat and move the unit around with the joysticks.
Sorry for the delayed response. Recovering from a cold and finally feeling good enough to respond. I will need to take a closer look at this. Hopefully you are not just yanking my chain. Thanks for the info!
@@BeltedGallowayHomestead Looks like theyre on backwards to me aswell. Did you find an adjustment for how sensitive the main boom was? That was pretty crazy how fast it moved.
@@CNKCLAN2 Yes, that black knob engages with the skid steer faceplate. I plan on having it engage with the faceplate at a comfortable flow. Thanks for the question!
The first time running it, I thought it was going to buck me out of the seat. It is much smoother now, plus my operating skills have improved. Thanks for the comment!
Those are great units. I've dug hundreds of sets of footings with one of those.
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Bobcat very good working from 1982
Same here, it does a lot of great work!
Nice to have one with the outriggers on it. The Bobcat 709 Backhoe attachment Weighs 1487 lbs according to a Google search. Some bigger ones weigh approx 3000! I'd buy one if I find a low priced one. Don't want to get to many hours on my Skid Steer so not actively looking for one.
Thanks for reaching out. The outriggers and hooks make it very stable. The Bobcat 863 can lift 1900 pounds so good to keep attachment weight in mind. I don't regret my purchase. Prices are only going up. Thanks again!
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Thank you for watching!
Hell ya....Great toy.
I wish I could find some mounting hooks for my 863.
Good luck, I just called my local Bobcat dealer and they could not tell me the part number I needed. Discontinued. Thanks for the comment!
They don't look overly complicated to me, of course I speak from the perspective of a welder fabricator. If a guy could find a set to copy, it wouldn't be that hard to flash up a set, you would want to use a steel like QT100 or something like that, scrap bin at the shop I work at is full of chunks of plate like that. The bend at the front, if you don't have access to a brake press, you could probably just weld in a spacer plate on a flat plate, to keep the mounting geometry the same.
Well I finally found a great used set that my local dealer sold me for $500. I called them several times over the last 6 months and was told they didn't have any and new ones are not available. Well it turns out my persistence paid off. I finally found someone to go out in the yard and look around. He said they have been sitting there for 10 years. Also, fyi, Bobcat of Buffalo NY can get you a new set for about $1,700. They are still available.
@@Joe-wy2bn $1700?....well, now I know what an afternoon of my time is worth.
I have a S770 is the 909 backhoe fit in? I’m not sure what size backhoe will fit in to my S770 skid steer.
Where can you find the brackets to use a 709 backhoe on a 863?
Check out the one I found on eBay. Will these work?
www.ebay.com/itm/125782378982?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338678874&toolid=20006%26customid%3Ds%253AGS%253Bgc%253Af1409b602cba1d654d55ff67df7ddc2e%253Bpt%253A1%253Bchoc%253A1&customid=s%3AGS%3Bgc%3Af1409b602cba1d654d55ff67df7ddc2e%3Bpt%3A1%3Bchoc%3A2&msclkid=f1409b602cba1d654d55ff67df7ddc2e
Hooks are very hard to find. In this video, I modified some 811 hooks to work on my 863.
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What's a reasonable price range for the 709?
@@vector006 Thanks for the question. I have seen one go for $2500 at auction that had rusty rods in the cylinders. I see great condition 709s sell from $4000 to $6000.
Good day sir, do you still have the backhoe attachment? I am busy restoring a similar backhoe. I want to ask if you can let me know what the hydraulic hose sizes are to the bucket, dipper, and boom cylinders? The one I bought does not have the correct size hoses.
Good day to you! Yes, I do still have my 709. To clarify the information that you need. Are you only looking for the length of the hoses or are you needing more info? I await your reply!
I see your response and understand what you are looking for. Give me a couple days.
Thank you I appreciate.
@@dennisfarquhar380 OK, I have some info. Let's see if this helps before I go any deeper.
The hoses going to the bucket cylinder and arm cylinder look to be the same diameter. Printed on the side of the hose is SAE100R2AT-6 10mm (3/8) X 2W. The fitting on the hose that goes to the base end of the bucket cylinder has part number 6538438. The bucket cylinder hoses are 56 and 33.5 inches long. The arm cylinder hoses are both 16 inches long. Let me know if this is what you are needing.
@@BeltedGallowayHomestead Thank you, yes thats exactly what I need. I don't need the lengths and part numbers though. Only the prints or size on the side of the rubber hydraulic hoses as that is not in the parts manual I have.
Can you use this on the toolcat?
Great question! I would say no. The 709 is too heavy and the toolcat does not have anchor hooks. Thanks for reaching out.
What buttons what switch is do you have to push to get the back hoe going I just bought a used one and I’m trying to hook it up on my 763 but can’t get it to work
Thanks for the question. This can be frustrating. It is the same process as you are setting in the seat and activating remote hydraulics. Put the lap bar down, press the same buttons and you should see the hoses jump going to the digger. Do you have the safety valve that I had an issue with? Let me know, we will get it going.
Can someone sit it the drivers seat and move the bobcat while you’re digging ?
I would not recommend it, but I think it is possible. I did see an old timer reach back while setting in the backhoe seat and move the unit around with the joysticks.
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Thanks bhai I am bobcat operator
I will be installing the hooks very soon.
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Very good
20 years drivering
The teeth are on backwards
Sorry for the delayed response. Recovering from a cold and finally feeling good enough to respond.
I will need to take a closer look at this. Hopefully you are not just yanking my chain. Thanks for the info!
@@BeltedGallowayHomestead Looks like theyre on backwards to me aswell. Did you find an adjustment for how sensitive the main boom was? That was pretty crazy how fast it moved.
@@CNKCLAN2 Yes, that black knob engages with the skid steer faceplate. I plan on having it engage with the faceplate at a comfortable flow. Thanks for the question!
I see what you are talking about and agree. Look like I have more work to do to get these turned around. Thanks aging got pointing this out!
Looks great but seems really jumpy
The first time running it, I thought it was going to buck me out of the seat. It is much smoother now, plus my operating skills have improved. Thanks for the comment!
@@BeltedGallowayHomestead that's good to hear. We have a bobcat at my job and they are talking about getting this attachment
@@anthonypendleton957 make sure it comes with the correct mounting hooks. They can be difficult to find.