TheIglu
Bronze Member
- Joined
- May 9, 2008
- Messages
- 78
- Location
- Royalston, MA
- Tractor
- 1962 IH B414 Diesel, 2008 Kubota B2620
Little background for you:
3 acres of wooded rocky hilly property with zero landscaping.
500 foot dirt/gravel driveway on a hill
Large 7 car parking area surrounded on two sides by hill/retaining wall
I currently have a '62 IH B414 Diesel for plowing/wood hauling/trying to dig duties.
I'd like something better for plowing and digging which is why I want a backhoe. Lots of rocks/roots/stumps to remove. Plus for plowing/snow removal the IH is a land yatch. She's LONG with the bucket on the front with the 10' plow mounted in it and the big counter weight out back. Getting stuck is always a concern due to the 2wd.
I have a line on a 2008 Kubota B2620 with the Kubota backhoe and thumb and canopy. 195 hours or so, original owner, well cared for. $18k
I also got a quote on a Mahindra 3016 HST with backhoe for $25,600 @ 3.99%/84 months.
Financing wise(yes, I'm an oversharer):
If I get the Kubota, it'll end up on the home equity line of credit which is currently at 2.85% fixed until Feb of 2016 which then goes to prime plus 1%, min of 5.99%. Be able to pay off about a grand a month off that fairly easily. If I go with the Mahindra, I could use a bunch of the HELOC to pay down the balance at the lower rate and finance the rest. Or, given the 3.99% rate, just finance the whole thing. The monthly payments are not a problem at $365 a month including insurance for the whole amount. We don't have any other payments besides our home mortgage, dual income, no kids (DINKS!). But for 84 months? Jeeze that's a long time.....
Machine wise:
Neither has a snow plow or snowblower at this point. Winter is coming (Ned Stark) and I'll need something to use for the big storms. I've run with just the bucket before on the trust old Big Red, but it's less than idea. I have a VERY heavy 10' truck plow mounted to a snow bucket on it right now which works alright. I could continue using that for the time being even if I get a new tractor. Though two tractors sitting around? I'd start looking like some of you guys here..... I'd eventually like to get a rear mount snowblower so I could use that and the FEL during the winter to clear the parking area and the driveway. Speed really isn't a concern.
Now the Kubota can fit in more places since it significantly smaller. The backhoe is similar in power to the Mahindra just less digging depth (80 inches vs 94), though the FEL is much lighter duty(952lbs at the pins vs 1650). Also, the backhoe has a 150 degree swing vs 180 on the Mahindra. Both can get mechanical thumbs. Both have single set of rear remotes.
I'm torn. I really am. Wife is on board with whatever I decide. Smaller machine physically but only 2hp less (Mahindra is actually 28hp) engine power or bigger machine for the bigger ability from the FEL lift and backhoe reach?
Thoughts?
3 acres of wooded rocky hilly property with zero landscaping.
500 foot dirt/gravel driveway on a hill
Large 7 car parking area surrounded on two sides by hill/retaining wall
I currently have a '62 IH B414 Diesel for plowing/wood hauling/trying to dig duties.
I'd like something better for plowing and digging which is why I want a backhoe. Lots of rocks/roots/stumps to remove. Plus for plowing/snow removal the IH is a land yatch. She's LONG with the bucket on the front with the 10' plow mounted in it and the big counter weight out back. Getting stuck is always a concern due to the 2wd.
I have a line on a 2008 Kubota B2620 with the Kubota backhoe and thumb and canopy. 195 hours or so, original owner, well cared for. $18k
I also got a quote on a Mahindra 3016 HST with backhoe for $25,600 @ 3.99%/84 months.
Financing wise(yes, I'm an oversharer):
If I get the Kubota, it'll end up on the home equity line of credit which is currently at 2.85% fixed until Feb of 2016 which then goes to prime plus 1%, min of 5.99%. Be able to pay off about a grand a month off that fairly easily. If I go with the Mahindra, I could use a bunch of the HELOC to pay down the balance at the lower rate and finance the rest. Or, given the 3.99% rate, just finance the whole thing. The monthly payments are not a problem at $365 a month including insurance for the whole amount. We don't have any other payments besides our home mortgage, dual income, no kids (DINKS!). But for 84 months? Jeeze that's a long time.....
Machine wise:
Neither has a snow plow or snowblower at this point. Winter is coming (Ned Stark) and I'll need something to use for the big storms. I've run with just the bucket before on the trust old Big Red, but it's less than idea. I have a VERY heavy 10' truck plow mounted to a snow bucket on it right now which works alright. I could continue using that for the time being even if I get a new tractor. Though two tractors sitting around? I'd start looking like some of you guys here..... I'd eventually like to get a rear mount snowblower so I could use that and the FEL during the winter to clear the parking area and the driveway. Speed really isn't a concern.
Now the Kubota can fit in more places since it significantly smaller. The backhoe is similar in power to the Mahindra just less digging depth (80 inches vs 94), though the FEL is much lighter duty(952lbs at the pins vs 1650). Also, the backhoe has a 150 degree swing vs 180 on the Mahindra. Both can get mechanical thumbs. Both have single set of rear remotes.
I'm torn. I really am. Wife is on board with whatever I decide. Smaller machine physically but only 2hp less (Mahindra is actually 28hp) engine power or bigger machine for the bigger ability from the FEL lift and backhoe reach?
Thoughts?