Kubota BH70 Backhoe for B01 Series — What It Adds to Your Tractor
The Kubota BH70 backhoe turns your B01 Series tractor into a true digging machine. Designed specifically for models like the B2301 and B2601, it integrates cleanly with the tractor for solid performance and easy operation. With strong digging power and smooth hydraulic control, it’s built for trenching, digging footings, planting trees, and handling general property projects that would otherwise require renting equipment. The subframe mount system keeps the stress off the tractor and provides a stable platform while you work, and the curved boom design gives you better visibility into the trench. If you want to expand what your tractor can actually do, the BH70 is what takes it from maintenance machine to full-on property tool.
Most people don’t use it every day — but when you need it, nothing else will do.
How the BH70 Compares to the BX23S and BH77
The Kubota BH70 hits a really nice middle ground when you compare it to both the BX23S and the larger BH77. The BX23S is a true TLB (tractor-loader-backhoe), meaning the backhoe is built into the machine — it’s extremely convenient and great for lighter digging, but it’s smaller and more limited in reach and digging power. On the other end, the BH77 is a step up in size and capability, built for larger compact tractors and heavier-duty work.
The BH70 fits right in between. It gives you noticeably more digging capability and reach than a BX23S-style setup, while still being perfectly matched to B01 Series tractors like the B2301 and B2601. It doesn’t overpower the tractor or feel oversized like stepping up to a BH77 can on smaller machines — everything stays balanced and easy to use. For most property owners, it’s the sweet spot: enough power to handle serious jobs like trenching, drainage, and stump work, without getting into a bigger, heavier setup than your tractor really needs.
Most people don’t outgrow a BH70 — but a lot of people outgrow a BX23S.
BH70 Key Specs (Quick Reference)
Digging Depth: approximately 7 feet
Reach from Swing Pivot: around 10 feet
Bucket Digging Force: roughly 3,400–3,800 lbs
Dipperstick Force: roughly 2,000+ lbs
Mounting: Subframe mounted (tractor-specific for proper support and stability)
Compatibility: Designed for Kubota B01 Series (B2301, B2601)
Most people don’t outgrow a BH70 — but a lot of people outgrow a BX23S.
