TMG-SBH55 8-Foot Skid Steer Backhoe Attachment
Overview
The TMG-SBH55 is an 8-foot skid steer backhoe attachment for operators who need deeper digging than a bucket can handle without bringing a compact excavator to the site. It includes a 12-inch bucket, Italian hydraulic control valves, and a swing boom for digging ditches, irrigation trenches, drainage runs, and landscaping cuts from a skid steer. The 7-foot 8-inch digging depth suits farms, acreages, and light construction work where the machine is already on site.
Canada Availability
Best for: drainage, trenching, irrigation, landscaping, shallow excavation
Compare with: Baumalight TR418 36-Inch Trencher for Skid Steers · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher · Baumalight TR418 Skid Steer Trencher — 24-Inch Depth
Key Facts
- Digging depth: 7 ft 8 in
- Included bucket: 12 inches
- Carrier fit: 30-60 HP skid steers
- Control valves: Italian hydraulic valves
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach
- Application: drainage, trenching, irrigation, landscaping, shallow excavation
- Hydraulic flow: standard auxiliary hydraulic flow
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You already have the skid steer on site and need occasional trenching or shallow excavation
- You maintain farms, acreages, drainage runs, or landscaping projects where a compact excavator is not always available
Skip if
- You dig all day, every day - a dedicated compact excavator is faster and more stable
- Your work is mostly long straight utility trenching - a chain trencher is faster in soft soil
Also consider
- Chain trencher for long utility runs
- Auger for individual post holes
- Compact excavator rental for deep or precision excavation
Use on skid steers with universal quick attach and enough hydraulic capacity for steady backhoe operation. Check front-end lift capacity because backhoe attachments carry weight far forward.
About TMG Industrial in Canada
TMG Industrial imports and distributes a broad range of construction attachments from its Canadian warehouses, offering competitive pricing with delivery across Canada. A popular choice for contractors who want solid value without long lead times.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect chain teeth after every use — worn teeth slow penetration dramatically and increase drive motor load; a full day's work can dull a chain in abrasive soil
- Lubricate the drive chain and boom sprockets before each use and again after every 4 hours of continuous trenching
- Check the boom bar for cracking or deformation after work in rocky or abrasive conditions — boom cracks propagate quickly under the bending loads of trenching
- Clean soil from the drive motor cooling fins and chain case after summer use — compacted soil on the motor causes overheating on long cuts
- Store the chain with teeth protected from ground contact — resting a chain on carbide tips on concrete chips the teeth before you've even used it
How to Connect
- Attach trencher boom using Bob-Tach
- Connect high-flow hydraulic couplers
- Test chain tension and direction before cutting
- Call 811 and verify all utilities located before first cut
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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