Backhoe Owners poll.......
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If this counts, then yes! 1972 John Deere 310, 3,330 hours. I've since removed the cab and installed an original canopy. Owning a backhoe has been a dream since childhood, and this tops the cake. Less money than a loader and backhoe for my 790, and much more power.
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I would post a picture of my hoe, however, she is camera-shy!Beautiful hoe sir!!!!
I am very jealous of that thumb!!!
I had to have a backhoe and I love it…my b26tub came plumbed for the thumb so it was an easy decision to add that…cost $1300 from Kubota…I kinda like this yard glider I bought
UnEasyRider
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L3302 LA 526 loader, Box Scraper, Grappler, Forks, Rotary mower, Big Tool Rack.
They are expensive, but I dont think I could live without mine after having it. Wish I had the $$$ for a mini excavator though...
fried1765
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Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
While a mini excavator is in a class by itself, there are two really great Kubota dedicated TLB options.
They are the L47 TLB (10' dig), and the M62 TLB (14' dig)
Ktrim
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B2400, lA352 loader,3pth quick hitch/z122r zero turn/restored 52 farmall super a
My wife says I'm not allowed to have a ho. Lol
I do have access to friends hos if I'm in need and also mini excavators so I guess I'm ok
I do have access to friends hos if I'm in need and also mini excavators so I guess I'm ok
leveraddict
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2017 BX23S 60" LP BoxBlade 54" mower 60" BackBlade EA 12" 1 bottom plow & Forks
I remember when the sales guy said, I can save you x amount of money if you dont get the backhoe! I said the hoe is a must and the main ticket item I want!
You need another two options:
"My CUT/SCUT backhoe is too small to be useful for the jobs I want it for"
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"It's better than nothing"
I'd rather use a full sized construction TLB as my goto but have work site space restrictions. I find my CUT BH under sized, slow hydraulics, and under powered. Since I settled on using only one machine so it's better than nothing.
Runs With Scissors
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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
I did not consider those when I posed the question. So I would say "no"
I was thinking specifically of tractor mounted ones, just because they get the "bad rap" of being "ridiculously priced".
But that sure looks handy, and is way better than a shovel.
Runs With Scissors
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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
It think this describes me as well.
Don't get me wrong, all my implements have their place, but I think "time on the hoe" is at, or possibly has surpassed, time in the drivers seat.
Runs With Scissors
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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
Runs With Scissors
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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
Very cool man. Luck kid for sure.
BTW....nice idea with that dirt sled. Did you make that?
Even though my tractor is 'tiny' it saves me a lot of work. Small FEL is a lot easier than a spade and wheel barrow. Small BH is a lot easier than a spade or my back!
If money was tight, I can see not justifying the addition of a BH because I use it rarely. You cannot take it with you but it can dig the hole for me!
If money was tight, I can see not justifying the addition of a BH because I use it rarely. You cannot take it with you but it can dig the hole for me!
ve9aa
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TG1860, BX2380 -backblade, bx2830 snowblower, fel, weight box,pallet forks,etc
(4) Wish I had bought the BX23S rather than a BX2380 and so I miss having a backhoe !
thanksVery cool man. Luck kid for sure.
BTW....nice idea with that dirt sled. Did you make that?
no i didn't make it....they are available online...i bought the pro10 for about $250
It's a very small percentage of the people who own tractors. Basically, it's statistically insignificant for tractor owners no matter which selection "wins".
I find this poll kind of like asking anyone else who spent a lot of money for something if they like it. Almost all will say yes! Otherwise, they'd have to admit their mistake.
Seriously though, I see backhoes on properties when I drive around. They are almost never attached to a tractor.