I finally did it

   / I finally did it #11  
Congrats on the new machine. When I'm setting up my backhoe, and then breaking it down to re-position it, and then setting it up again, I'll think of you with envy.

I love my little BX23, but I would absolutely love to have a mini-ex. It would make a lot of jobs go much faster.

P.S.: I'm shocked you bought a Kubota. ;)
 
   / I finally did it #12  
Congratulations! You'll get a lot done with that baby!
 
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#13  
Congrats on the new machine. When I'm setting up my backhoe, and then breaking it down to re-position it, and then setting it up again, I'll think of you with envy.

I love my little BX23, but I would absolutely love to have a mini-ex. It would make a lot of jobs go much faster.

P.S.: I'm shocked you bought a Kubota. ;)

I can't help myself. I'm a Kubota man, since 1986. I have never had a bad experience in all that time. But, you are right about the backhoe thing. A setup for my mx 5100 was going to be over 10 grand, and I knew I wouldn't be happy. So, I waited and got what I really wanted.
 
   / I finally did it #14  
Well, guys. I finally did it. Went today and bought a Kubota KX 71 mini excavator. I've been drooling over one of these for three years, and finally the wife looked at me and said "let's do it". She even sat there and wrote the check. Waiting now for the dealer to put the quick attach bucket and hydraulic thumb on. Might get it next week. Can't wait to get into new projects. I looked hard at the larger kx 91, but just couldn't justify the bigger size and price. View attachment 447558

Very nice! :thumbsup:
 
   / I finally did it #15  
What do you have planned for it?
 
   / I finally did it #16  
Congraats on the mini. I echo the sentiments of several, in that you can do wayyyyy more than a tractor mounted backhoe.......I have both and there's no comparison. Have fun!!
 
   / I finally did it #18  
Stumps, of course. Already bought a ripper tooth for that. And mostly trail cutting on our 80 acres. Probably dig a pond, grade out for a pole barn, and have fun...

Nice. Those are something a backhoe is not very good at.
 
   / I finally did it #19  
I look forward to seeing some of those stumps. I need to get an excavator for the same purpose.
 
   / I finally did it #20  
Hey show the rest of us what a Kubota Gold elite super magnum whale customer card looks like:laughing:
Enjoy your new machine, that will nicely compliment the rest of your "fleet":thumbsup:
 

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