harbor freight trencher/backhoe

[jerrell]

someone asked how narrow does it get, about 30 inches or less, take the front legs off, set the frame on sidewalk, pick the front up, pull the front axel (or shaft) through the gate, stretch the bucket out full and raise gently, back will come off ground, pull wheels off and pull through gate, pull again and replace wheels and go to site. i have done this several times,

 

[6acres]

I have a few hours on it now and I think it's great, of course my last one was a shovel. It's is a little slow, but has good reach and amazing power. The biggest short fall is it's lack of mobility, retractable stabilizers would be a big plus. I learned how to dig without needing anything on the rear end. Joystick controls would be nice. Current project, improving my pond.

 

[skeets]

Does Mom know your digging holes in the back yard again?