Thanks for all of your comments. Glad to hear that folks are finding this helpful.

I picked up a WM6600 in 2020 and love it. Hyd thumb, ""Quick connect" bucket connection and the "Ripper". I mainly bought it for my '97 JD770 which the hoe is on the high side of being too heavy. I did have to put my box blade in the bucket but then you lose the use of the bucket. I used it pretty hard for two years then decided to get an LS235He and that is now it's home. I hardly know it back there. I dropped at least 2 dozen trees the last couple of years and it's actually been surprising how much it will lift. Let alone the rocks and stumps. A frame mount will most always be safer for the tractor then the 3pt. I've actually read of a couple of tractors that had damage from the frame mount breaking so it's just a matter of how well the metal was cast. The tree point is ONLY a static connection. You do NOT lift it after it's connected. Just drop the control lever down and your good to go. The hardest wear of the 3pt hitch mount is the Top Link on the tractor. It will bang back and forth pretty good so that is where any damage that MAY occur. I looked for weeks online on "damage to 3pt mount back hoe" and I could only find maybe around 6 that actually had damage and maybe 2 or 3 of those where "my buddy had it happen" or "they heard it happened". So out of the thousands that have been sold I figured what the hell I'll take my chances. Especially when you see a tractor with a round hay bail on the 3pt and on the loader, how is that different?

Thanks, Yogi. This was exactly what I was looking for as I am trying to decide whether to by a 3 point hitch mount or a frame mount backhoe for my tractor. This helps tremendously with the decision process as the frame mount is "quick-connect and detach" but costs about $1500 more than this particular model. Still haven't fully decided which direction to take, but this was fantastic information and a great idea on the dolly also.

Thank you for such an excellent demonstration. I am considering purchasing the WoodMax 6600 backhoe and your video answered many questions I have.

Excellent video! I'm fixing to buy either the same size unit that you have, or perhaps the larger one as my tractor is 65hp so I know I have the power for it. I especially liked the way you constructed the 'dolly' for it. That has been my main concern as I am 70 yrs. old and don't need something that will break by back (or butt) trying to mount it on my tractor. Many thanks for this video.

Just what i was looking for. Just bought a tmi hornet which i think is identical to your wm. You are very sharp and.articulate Really enjoyed the vid sir. Be safe. Thanks again!

Having just bought a backhoe, this video was very helpful for first time setup. Thank you!

I have the same hoe on a John Deere 3320 tractor. Got the hoe in 2014 and have no problems with it. I know what you mean about hooking the hoe to the tractor. I got a longer pin for the top link and ground the end of the pin to a fine point. Once I get the pin started I can drive the pin in and it will center itself . The bottom pins were long enough so I could grind them also. I have dug in over 800 ft of drainage ditch about 3 ft deep. When i set the outriggers I only use enough pressure to level the tractor and leave most of the weight on the tractor. A good hoe for the money. I would buy it again.

Great video. I have the TMI Hornet 7600 in John Deere green on my 2020 John Deere 3025E, and I absolutely love it. Got the adjustable thumb with it, wonderful backhoe looks the same as yours only green 💚. My 3025E has a real beefy hitch, weighs plenty and handles it great! Love the PTO mount pump, has it's own 5 gallon oil tank.

Great video. Just what I needed to get mine hooked up. I have the 8600. Bought it yesterday for $4200 used with three buckets and the root ripper. Barely used. Hooked it up today but took forever. I love the pallet dolly that you made. That is a super idea! You have a real nice shop there too!

Well done, I could see and perceive all that you were communicating

Thank you very much! Very helpful!!

great detailed explanation! Thanks for sharing

Great video, thanks for taking the time to show the procedure, its very helpfull.

Thank You for the great video and explanation. I have Pat's Quick hitch on my LG Tractor and have been looking at this Woodmaxx backhoe the larger one though. I am wondering if I will be able to hook this up while I have the Pat's Quich Hitch links on my tractors two arms. This video definitely helped me to understand what I will be dealing with on the hook up though.

Excellent video, and much appreciated. I was hoping to see the next video of you using the 7600 but I can’t seem to find it. I’m in the middle of these repeated atmospheric rivers in the Fraser Canyon of BC and my canyon-side homestead has nearly washed away several times already. I am trying to buy a WoodMaxx 8600 with which to fight these floods (right now I’m using my front end loader and a hand shovel, and I’m finding that I’m way too old for this s**t) but it looks like I may have to settle for the 7600. I just can’t wait a few months for more 8600s to be manufactured. I wonder how much performance I’ll really be missing out on...

Thanks for the video Yogi. The website says it is Italian made. It also says that the company is Veteran owned, if any of that matters to anyone. I am strongly considering getting one of these, so again, thanks for the review. Makes me more comfortable.

Lots of good info in this video ,, especially for a rookie like myself ... thanks. My wm6600 should arrive this week. Went to visit the WoodMaxx facility in Akron NY to look at the unit before purchase and was impressed. You said you had other videos?

Can you measure the distance between the two bucket pins?

The cart is a great idea, mine is extremely hard to mount without it.

Great video

Thanks for the video I'm looking at the exact same hoe My machine specs out at 2800 pds,35hp. .. just little light for the wm-8600 😞😞😞

Have you had any issues with the tractor trying to break in half?

Hey Brother.. Thanks for the video.. i subscribed cause your rigid top link explanation is golden for me, but i do have a question.. aside from the obvious stress put on the top link plate, which i addressed already as preventative maintenance.. does the rigid top link allow the outriggers to lift the rear of the tractor for additional weight on the outriggers? my current backhoe came with a standard top link attachment, but that allows the outriggers to fully extend and the 3 pt is still in float, about 8" of lift still available, so the only weight on the backhoe its its own weight which i have lifted off the ground almost every time i use te machine cause the boom and curl power make the backhoe feel a little light during operation.. i dont have that planted feeling i was used to with my BX25 that had a subframe backhoe.. so was looking for something to make everything stable back there.. and found you :) please reply and let me know if in fact it lifts the tractor for added weight on the outriggers

I don’t know but that pto hose pump have to be up bc anything can hit down. Check the max wood installation video.

Thanks 👍

Thanks!!!

I know time has passed since you posted this but could you give info on Remote and Not using Hydraulic Pump. Did you buy valve set up from Kubota? Thanks, awesome informative video!

Would you be able to dig a ditch for a 1250 gallon septic tank that measures about 7' deep with this backhoe on a 35 hp tractor?

They are made in the good old USA !

according to their website, they are made in Italy

What is the GPM of the PTO pump?

Where is the control for the Thumb?

what is the cost of this machine thanks

These 3 point Backhoes are so bad for your tractor. Easiest way to split your tractor

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