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    BX23 Backhoe Work Load

    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...
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    Koyker 310 FEL vs. Kubota LA1002 FEL?

    I've been looking for a tractor, have narrowed the search down to two M6800 tractors. One has a Koyker 310 FEL, the other has a LA1002 FEL. I am leaning towards the model with the Koyker because of the lift capacity and marginally better rear tires. Both have new front tires, and close to the...
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    M8540 PTO Question

    I am looking at a M8540 with about 650 hours on it, at a good price from a local wheeler/dealer. Almost too good of a price, about $5K below a local dealer for the same model with twice the hours on it. My question is, when the PTO is engaged below 1000 rpm, there is a noticeable noise coming...
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    M4900 vs M7040 vs M5700

    New to forum, so bear with me. Just purchased 100 acres, about 60 to 70 acres are cleared and would make good hay. The remainder is either rough with rocks, or needs clearing. The 60 to 70 of good grass is fairly steep. Plan on using the tractor for mowing the 30 to 40 of rough land, and...