Cub Cadet 7275 Backhoe Options

Using a Backhoe

• A backhoe typically is a hydraulic machine that excavates soil and is a large attachment that is placed on the tractor, in this case a Cub Cadet tractor. The backhoe has a hinged boom, or arm, with a bucket that has jaws that open and close to scoop, lift and move the soil as needed. Backhoes are made by a variety of manufacturers and must be compatible with the Cub Cadet tractor in order to work correctly.

Compatible Backhoes

• Not all backhoes are approved for use with the Cub Cadet tractor. Approved models include the Woods 750 and 7500 with subframe and the Cub Cadet 407 and 407 with subframe. These backhoes can be attached to the tractor using the three-point hitch, but once the backhoe is installed, the hitch will not have power, as the power-beyond kit for the tractor will be used to supply the flow of power to the backhoe.

Adjusting the Tractor Hitch

• Prior to attaching a backhoe to the Cub Cadet tractor, move the hitch control lever of the Cub Cadet tractor forward to lower the hitch. Adjust the lever toward the rear to lift the height of the hitch. The hitch control lever is located on the right front side of the tractor seat, next to the draft control lever.

Attaching the Backhoe

• Note that the Cub Cadet tractor has a category I hitch and can be used with category I backhoe attachments. To connect the backhoe to the tractor, set the tractor drawbar back into the storage position and slowly back the tractor up until it nearly touching the backhoe. Turn off the tractor and set the parking break. Attach the lift links on each side of the backhoe to the lower links on the tractor. Turn the turnbuckle on each lift link to shorten or lengthen each link as necessary, and tighten the locknut against the turnbuckle when you have adjusted the links to the backhoe to the desired length. Connect the upper links on the tractor to the links on the backhoe, noting that the length of the upper link can be changed from 18.5 to 29.5 inches by turning the turnbuckle clockwise or counterclockwise. Remember to tighten the locknut against each turnbuckle after adjusting the upper links. If the backhoe is moving side to side excessively, find the turnbuckle on the stabilizer between the tractor wheel and the backhoe adjustment link, and turn it clockwise to lengthen or counterclockwise to shorten. Again, remember to tighten the locknut when you are finished.