I have stumbled across a REALLY good deal on a BX23 with 16 hours on it, and a backhoe and front loader and MMM.
Just curious about the backhoe, which is primarily why I would buy it. I have about 1/4 mile of driveway that needs to have ditches either dug on both sides, or at least cleaned out some. I am in northern Arkansas, so lots of rocks. I also would use this to put in some drainage culverts across the road in some areas. I might also use it to dig some lateral lines when it comes time to build on the land. The front loader would not be the "go to" front loader, as I have the M6800 with a FEL.
So how much work can this machine do, can it handle digging out the ditches okay? I'm retired, so have plenty of time to work, but would I be better served to rent a bigger backhoe?
Just curious about the backhoe, which is primarily why I would buy it. I have about 1/4 mile of driveway that needs to have ditches either dug on both sides, or at least cleaned out some. I am in northern Arkansas, so lots of rocks. I also would use this to put in some drainage culverts across the road in some areas. I might also use it to dig some lateral lines when it comes time to build on the land. The front loader would not be the "go to" front loader, as I have the M6800 with a FEL.
So how much work can this machine do, can it handle digging out the ditches okay? I'm retired, so have plenty of time to work, but would I be better served to rent a bigger backhoe?