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Description
📘 Overview
The Blue Diamond Backhoe Attachment is a skid steer backhoe attachment that turns your loader into a digging machine for trenches, footings, and excavation. It mounts quickly to a universal skid steer quick-attach interface, runs off your machine's hydraulics, and digs to a maximum depth of 6 feet.
This listing covers the backhoe with a range of bucket options — 8″, 9″, 12″, 18″, and 24″ — so you match trench width to the job. The unit uses a 3 1/2″ cylinder bore for strong breakout force, and hoses with flat-faced couplers are included for a clean connection.
As a blue diamond skid steer backhoe, it's an economical alternative to renting a dedicated machine. This backhoe attachment skid steer setup is quick to mount and easy to operate, requiring no special training. While marketed around a 6-foot dig, operators searching for an 8 foot dig depth skid steer backhoe will find this a capable digging tool for most utility and footing work. As a skid steer excavation attachment, it handles trenching, foundations, and drainage.
Replaceable side-pin cast teeth, grease fittings on all pivot points, quick on/off mounting, and included hoses and couplers make it a practical, low-hassle excavation tool.
⚙ Backhoe Features
- Maximum digging depth is 6′
- 3 1/2″ hydraulic cylinder bore and 20″ stroke
- Pivot linkage between cylinder and dipper
- Buckets available in 8″, 9″, 12″, 18″, and 24″
- Replaceable side-pin cast teeth
- Grease fittings on all pivot points
- Quick off and on machine
- Easy to operate and requires no special training
- Hose and flat-faced couplers included
🔑 Why Choose the Blue Diamond Backhoe
- Dig with the machine you own — get backhoe capability from your skid steer instead of renting a dedicated excavator for footings and trenches.
- Bucket options match the trench — 8″ through 24″ buckets let you dig the exact width you need, from narrow utility trenches to wide footings.
- Strong breakout from a 3 1/2″ bore — the cylinder bore and 20″ stroke deliver the force to dig in compacted and rocky ground.
- Quick on and off — mounts fast with included hoses and flat-faced couplers, so you switch to digging in minutes.
- Low-maintenance and easy to run — grease fittings on all pivots and simple operation mean no special training and straightforward upkeep.
📊 Backhoe Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 130005 |
| Weight | 388 lbs |
| Max Dig Depth | 6 feet |
| Cylinder Bore | 3 1/2" |
| Stroke | 20" |
| Bucket Options | 8", 9", 12", 18", 24" |
| Teeth | Replaceable side-pin cast |
| Included | Hoses + flat-faced couplers |
| Price (no bucket) | |
| Mount | Universal skid steer quick-attach |
🔗 How the Skid Steer Backhoe Attachment Works
The backhoe mounts to your skid steer's quick-attach plate and connects to your auxiliary hydraulics with the included flat-faced couplers. From the operator's position you control the boom, dipper, and bucket to dig, curl, and dump. The 3 1/2″ bore cylinder with 20″ stroke provides breakout force, and the pivot linkage between cylinder and dipper multiplies digging power. Choose a bucket width to match your trench, and use the replaceable cast teeth to bite into compacted ground. Grease the pivot points regularly and the unit stays smooth through heavy digging.
📋 Backhoe Attachment for Loaders and Excavators Variant Options
- 130005 — Backhoe Hyd (No Bucket)
- 130009
- 130010
- 130015
- 130020
- 130025
- 130027
🚜 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with skid steer loaders and compact track loaders equipped with a Universal Quick Attach system, including:
Bobcat
Caterpillar
John Deere
Case
New Holland
Takeuchi
Kubota
Gehl
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine's quick attach configuration before ordering. Not sure it fits your machine? Contact eskidsteer.com at (866) 757-8337.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How deep does it dig?
Maximum digging depth is 6 feet, which covers most utility trenching, footing, and drainage work. The 3 1/2″ bore cylinder with 20″ stroke provides the breakout force to dig in compacted ground.
Q: What bucket sizes are available?
Buckets come in 8″, 9″, 12″, 18″, and 24″ widths. Choose narrow buckets for utility and cable trenches and wider buckets for footings and drainage. The replaceable side-pin cast teeth bite into harder ground.
Q: Is it hard to operate?
No — it's designed to be easy to operate and requires no special training. It mounts quickly with the included hoses and flat-faced couplers, so you can be digging soon after it arrives.
Q: Does it come with hoses?
Yes — hoses and flat-faced couplers are included, so you have what you need to connect it to your machine's auxiliary hydraulics. Note the bucket is selected separately from the options above.
Q: How is shipping calculated?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is displayed before you complete your order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
Q: How do I order?
Add the item to your cart directly on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Have your machine make, model, and serial number ready to confirm fitment before ordering. If you have a fitment question before purchasing, call us at (866) 757-8337.
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