LS Tractor LB1104 Backhoe: Compact Digging Power for the XJ2025

The LS Tractor LB1104 backhoe transforms an XJ2025 into a precise digging and trenching machine. It’s sized for homeowners and acreage operators who need dependable performance for drains, utility lines, small footings, stump work, and landscape shaping. The subframe-mount design keeps the attachment rigid, protects the tractor, and gives the operator a confident feel at the controls. On an XJ2025, the LB1104 mounts cleanly and transports easily between gates, jobs, and trailers.

Numbers matter because they tell you what the tool can actually do in the ground. The LB1104 offers:

• Digging depth: 79.3 inches for common drainage runs, conduit, and shallow footings.

• Reach (centerline of swing): 113.3 inches to keep the tractor back from trench edges.

• Loading height: 56.9 inches for efficient spoil placement into piles or a trailer.

• Swing arc: 150° to dig, swing, and place material with fewer tractor moves.

• Bucket rotation: 163° for strong breakout and cleaner trench walls.

• Bucket digging force: 2,096 lb to work through tough clay and rooted soils.

• Stabilizer spread: 87.7 in. down / 55.7 in. up—wide when working, compact when traveling.

• Transport height: 75.2 inches for garage and low-branch clearance.

Matched geometry and hydraulic leverage deliver useful force without overwhelming the tractor. The stabilizers set a wide footprint for control on uneven ground, then tuck in for transport. Factory compatibility with the XJ2025 means the hydraulics, subframe, and controls feel right from day one.

Start on level ground, set the parking brake, and drop stabilizers until they carry most of the weight. Level left-to-right with stabilizer height, then sight the boom in line with the trench. Hold engine speed where the hydraulics feel smooth and predictable—steady flow beats jerky inputs.

For trenching, use short boom and dipper strokes to maintain grade. Let bucket rotation do the finishing: curl to cut, uncurl to clean and square the trench. The 150° swing puts spoil beside or behind you without constant repositioning. On sticky soils, “feather” the bucket—curl to break adhesion, lift slightly, then swing.

Respect reach limits. Reposition as soon as you near the comfortable limit of the 113.3-inch reach; overreaching reduces control and slows cycle time. For transport, tuck the boom, draw the dipper in, curl the bucket, and raise stabilizers to the compact width. Pin travel locks, wipe quick-couplers, and confirm the 75.2-inch transport height will clear your trailer setup.

• Drainage and utilities: The digging depth and rotation make neat trenches with consistent fall, so water moves and lines stay protected.
• Landscape and tree work: Use bucket force to loosen roots, shape planting holes, and cleanly remove small stumps. The wide stabilizer stance helps around walls and tight landscapes.
• Small pads and footings: Reach, swing, and loading height keep spoils out of the work area and speed backfill later. Pair with a box blade or loader for final grade.
• Fence lines and plantings: Generous bucket rotation helps square sides and reduce voids around posts or root balls.

The key advantage is predictability. A factory-matched backhoe means the tractor, subframe, hydraulics, and seat position are engineered as a system—so the attachment feels stable, cycles smoothly, and delivers repeatable results.

Buying through Bob’s Tractor Parts & Equipment means you get the attachment, the correct subframe solution, and the guidance that protects your tractor and timeline. We confirm compatibility with your XJ2025, review bucket options, discuss trailering and storage clearances, and can bundle complementary tools like a box blade, rake, or rotary cutter. We also offer straightforward financing options.

After delivery, we’ll walk you through safety checks, stabilizer setup, daily inspection points, and storage practices. Our parts counter stocks wear items, pins, hoses, and hydraulic fittings, and our service team is available for seasonal inspections and repairs. When you’re ready to add precise digging capability to a compact tractor, the LS Tractor LB1104 backhoe is a proven, OEM-matched choice—supported end-to-end by Bob’s.