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Read articles →An owner-led walkthrough focused entirely on the physical process of removing and reinstalling the 65B backhoe on a Mahindra 2555, not a buying guide or performance review. It covers the four mounting points, hydraulic hose hookup, why the dedicated hydraulic lever matters over add-on ports, outrigger/stabilizer sequencing, and tips like using wood blocks and bungee cords on the three-point arms. Most useful to 2555 owners doing this attachment swap themselves for the first time.
Posted by the AllThingsDIY Mike channel, whose content and casual tone suggest an owner-operator sharing hands-on experience from their own property.
The extra ports require someone to hold the lever forward the whole time, while the dedicated lever locks forward and keeps oil flowing continuously to the backhoe.
Raise and extend the boom to lower outriggers and take weight off the pins, tap pins loose, slowly work the boom in and out, then raise it until it pops out of the cradle.
The owner says it mounts pretty easily and takes less than 15 minutes.
Stabilize the bar and use a bungee cord to hold it tight against it on each side.
