Loaders & Backhoes in Hempstead, TX

A front loader and a backhoe do different jobs on the same tractor. A loader sits up front and scoops, lifts and carries. Think dirt, gravel, hay or brush piles. A backhoe mounts on the back and digs. That means cutting a trench, setting a post or clearing out a stock tank. Both have their place. You can run both on the same tractor, swapping by the job at hand. Whether you need one or both comes down to your work, from building fence to laying a water line. Call our Navasota store with your tractor and the job in mind, and ask which fits.

A loader or backhoe gets matched to your tractor by size and hookup, not by brand. Brand doesn't decide the fit. These attachments fit most brands of tractor, as long as the frame, hydraulics and mounting line up with what the attachment calls for. A tractor's horsepower and weight matter too. A backhoe digging in heavy Waller County clay puts more strain on a frame than loose, sandy ground does. Own a tractor already and want to add one? Call our Navasota store with the make, model and horsepower in hand, and ask what fits.

Whether a used attachment's on our Navasota lot depends on the week, so call or come by to see what's there. What's on the lot changes as units sell and trade-ins come in. You can also browse our implements on j5tractors.com. Got a specific job in mind, like digging a pond or setting fence posts? Mention it when you call. When you look a used attachment over, work the hydraulics and check the pins for play. Look the hoses over for cracks too. Then you'll know what you're buying for your tractor.

Grease fittings on a loader or backhoe wear every time you run it, so check them often. That's especially true when the tractor runs daily during hay season or fencing work. Pins and bushings at the pivot points usually wear first, so watch for play in the joints before it gets worse. Hydraulic hoses and cylinders take the next hit. A backhoe puts real pressure on them with every swing of the bucket. How often you grease and check fluid depends on how hard you're running it and what ground you're working. Not sure what yours calls for? Call our Navasota store and ask.

Yes. Our Navasota store has a service department and a parts counter for loaders and backhoe attachments. If a pin wears loose, a hose needs replacing, or a cylinder needs attention, the shop handles that kind of work. The parts counter carries wear items for these attachments. That backup applies whether you bought your attachment new or used. Call to ask about a repair, or describe what's going on and find out what the counter has. Waller County ground is hard on pins and bushings, especially after a wet spring, so it's worth knowing who to call.