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Old 04-18-2008, 03:24 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jrlogan
Oh, and what size bucket would you guys recommend for the 511? I will be using it for digging footers/foundations, a large pond, burying utilities, and whatever else. I know 2 buckets sizes may be the better option, but an 18 would work pretty well, no?

Yikes, $800 for an extra remote. What operation would I need 3 rear remotes for? I don't want to drop $800 for something I'll never use, but I'll be happy to if there's a good reason...

Jon
Jon,
I have a 12 and 24 inch bucket. I kick myself now for not getting a 36 inch ditching (no teeth) bucket. I used the 12 inch bucket a little, but since I installed the thumb, I will only use the 24 inch bucket until I need to run sewer ditches. The thumb meshes with the teeth on my 24 inch bucket, but not my 12 inch bucket.
Remember when you think about trailer weights, add the weight of the trailer to the tractor. My 20 foot gooseneck trailer weighs 2600 pounds on the axles while hitched to my truck. So the big RED Beast and the trailer weigh in at 13,700 pounds. 300 pounds less than gross of 14,000 pounds.
hugs, Brandi
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