arlee 0 #1 Posted February 27, 2021 Hi all! ransomme 425 4wd kubota diesel,,,do they make a small backhoe attatchment? Ive had this machine for over 2o years,,runs great. I converted a push blade attatchement off a John deere to slide onto to the front( same way my 72 inch deck mounts)I do have all copies of schematics and operators manuals.was looking to buy a mini excavator but then I thought maybe ransomme made one or stiener..also have question do I have to use steiner hydralic fluid??sounds like big warning use something else and this thing might explode!!! LOL.Im new here so bare with my many questions ,because i do love my machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #2 Posted February 28, 2021 Hi I have a 420 fitted with a front loader and a 425 fitted with rear forklift, these machines were made in USA by Steiner which was taken over by Ransomes some tractors were imported to UK under the Ransomes brand but few implements other than front mowersand long reach offset bank mowers. The whole company went downhill to the point that the previous owners of Steiner started up new production under the Ventrac brand . A range of implements is available, snow blowers, stump grinders, chain trenching machine etc but I have never seen a backhoe attachment. I would suggest you look at some of the backhoes that fit category 1 three point linkage and modify the hydraulics to drive off the auxiliary service ports on the 425 using the same hydraulic oil. I use generic hydraulic oil in my machines without any issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlee 0 #3 Posted February 28, 2021 Thankyou for you info!!Ive noticed your comments on here and you know these machines backwards and forward.perhaps keeping my machine to mow lawn and move a little snow would be best.not making it do any more than it does now without any problems.My next oil change for hydaraulic I will go to the case kubota dealer and get their high grade oil.Thankyou again so much for the info.If I need info on my machine I know who to contact if you wouldnt mind.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #4 Posted March 1, 2021 Contact me anytime , I think these are great machines, such a pity that Ransomes could not make a go of it, the possibilities for this type of small tractor are limitless for use in wide range of markets not just gardening. I have shifted tons of soil with my 420 and loader, ideal for working in confined spaces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
