swnoel
Silver Member
No question the mini excavator would be better , but the BH I purchased with my Kioti has paid for itself!
Pretty much sums it up.It may not be an excavator, but owning your own backhoe is a rewarding experience. There are things that you will do for yourself and for family/friends that you otherwise would not do if renting is the only option. You have the freedom to slap it on and use it at will.
Yes, I added the backhoe that was about an $8,500 option in my size tractor. I reasoned that year 1 and 2 it would get frequent use, after that it will hide in the shop and if I need it for any reason over the next 25 years it so, there it is... Waiting to go.Pretty much sums it up.
I have most of my bigger backhoe jobs done.
My backhoe doesn't get used a lot any more, but it is there and ready to go any time I need it without the hassle of renting.