I bought my Kubota BX25D specifically for the backhoe/bucket
Did that as well^ When I started looking bigger the first consideration was a BH, added a thumb this time as well. I wouldn't have a tractor without a BH...until I retire and get a lot of land then I'll need a big tractor dedicated to normal ground work
Same here. I dug a 30 inch trench with it, about 70 feet long, and it took about 4 to 5 hours, but I took a couple breaks. The backhoe worked great, it's just that digging for that long gets boring! I would not have bought my BX25 back in 2008 if it did not come with a backhoe.