Konabrian
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We own about 35 acres here in VT and the wife has a LONG list of work to be done, once we choose the proper sized tractor with a backhoe.
I have some close-in work to be done around the house such as removing old porch posts to set new ones deeper, excavate along the foundation on one side to install a gutter drain, excavate along another side of the foundation all the way to the footings to re-seal a leaky basement and add drainage.
We do a lot of firewood so I have to get up into the woods to bring out cut firewood, make some small access roads, push around piles of rocks etc.
We'll be digging to plant trees for landscaping and ditching along the driveways and around our pond to help dry things out.
Finally, we want to cut and stump a few acres to open up a pasture for critters.
What I am told is the 3800 is better for close in work on the foundation and will be fine for everything except possibly the larger stumping.
So, I am looking for opinions on this from people that have actually done it. The price difference is a little over $10K so I don't want to purchase the bigger one if it's not required.
We've thought of doing the manageable stumping and leave the monsters for last and hire that out.
Thanks in advance!
Brian
I have some close-in work to be done around the house such as removing old porch posts to set new ones deeper, excavate along the foundation on one side to install a gutter drain, excavate along another side of the foundation all the way to the footings to re-seal a leaky basement and add drainage.
We do a lot of firewood so I have to get up into the woods to bring out cut firewood, make some small access roads, push around piles of rocks etc.
We'll be digging to plant trees for landscaping and ditching along the driveways and around our pond to help dry things out.
Finally, we want to cut and stump a few acres to open up a pasture for critters.
What I am told is the 3800 is better for close in work on the foundation and will be fine for everything except possibly the larger stumping.
So, I am looking for opinions on this from people that have actually done it. The price difference is a little over $10K so I don't want to purchase the bigger one if it's not required.
We've thought of doing the manageable stumping and leave the monsters for last and hire that out.
Thanks in advance!
Brian