cathomps
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I have a John Deere 3720 (44HP eyhdro) and absolutely love it. I have a wallenstein 6" Hydraulic chipper, landpride rake and JD forks. Since we always need "more" implements I am planning to add a backhoe this Spring. I have been researching different models and have a few questions for those who have more experience than me. I am assumign that I will need a subframe as it seems like a lot of stress to put on the 3 pt hitch. Do I have this correct. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each. I am not too overly concerned with total cost but just really want a backhoe that will be easy to use and easy to swap out for other implements.
Second question...what would you say would be the best backhoe? I am lookign at the JD 448, the wallenstein 720 and also the woods. I would want a hydraulic thumb and already have rear hydraulics (for the chipper). I plan to use for general upkeep around the farm, landscaping and some logging and general messing around.
I am looking forward to the discussion and learning more about does it make sense to stray from the Johne deere backhoe? I can get both the JD 448 and the Walenstein from my local JD dealer.
Chuck
Second question...what would you say would be the best backhoe? I am lookign at the JD 448, the wallenstein 720 and also the woods. I would want a hydraulic thumb and already have rear hydraulics (for the chipper). I plan to use for general upkeep around the farm, landscaping and some logging and general messing around.
I am looking forward to the discussion and learning more about does it make sense to stray from the Johne deere backhoe? I can get both the JD 448 and the Walenstein from my local JD dealer.
Chuck