Harv,
The price was (gulp....) $1700 with a 9" HD auger with 1 welded side mount and hoses installed. The 2" shaft on the augur is attached to the drive with a 5/8" grade 5 bolt which has never broken. When the auger hits something hard it stops, and the hydraulic relief valve opens. Get the HD auger bit, did I say get the HD auger bit, Oh, by the way, Get the Heavy duty auger bit... My contractor bent up 3 cheap ones in a year. His HD bit has lasted 6 years of comercial service.
The dealer in Newcastle/Auburn CA did the work. I am having them modify the Backhoe mount (whick they made) hydraulics so it will use the bucket curl in sted of the Top and Tilt. They are very talented but way busy... you have to wait sometimes for things that are nice to have. I must say that when I broke the main hudraulic pickup tube, they fixed it immediately to get me going. They also made and installed the 4:1 bucket. FYI// They will service your tractor at your residence for a minimal fee. You should be close enough. I hear mixed reviews about their level of customer service, but they have done excellent work for me.
As far as having a 'big' tractor... We all have tractor envy... The wife about died when she caught me looking at 8WD articulated tractors (just for fun). She happily has no real idea why I have a tractor other than it is a toy to keep me busy and not thinking about work. OBTW, Look at the picture above of what the neighbor brought by to move a little dirt...