Wanted to get some opinions from the group on backhoe options for a friend with a few acres here in the northeast. General landscaping work on a hilly property. He wants to spend 10-12 grand. I don't know how to advise him since I have only owned full size machines. I have rented Kubotas but I don't remember the model numbers. I thought the L48 was a good machine but it looks like 20 grand. I told him maybe Kioti but I don't know anything about them. Maybe something at auction? Any thoughts appreciated.