Good morning!!!!

[KilroyJC]

Near the farm in Ohio, they spent $1M of C ovid money to remove some rocks on a hill side. Never could figure that one out.

It was the “Granite Variant”

 

[KilroyJC]

Thank you!!!

The wide grin worth 1000 words...BIG congrats.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

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I wonder what Betstco would say? You can't be the only one having that problem, and they may have already worked out a simple fix.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

YAY! NEW TOY!

That I don’t know how to run…. But at least I didn’t break anything or hurt anyone.

Congratulations!

But...

Did it really cost $88K?

For that money, I'd be shopping for a real construction grade backhoe. Or for a bit more than half that, a construction grade TLB like the Kubota M62. The backhoe on mine has a 14' reach, and probably more down force than the mini-ex.

$.02. and probably not worth even that much...

 

[KilroyJC]

Congratulations!

But...

Did it really cost $88K?

For that money, I'd be shopping for a real construction grade backhoe. Or for a bit more than half that, a construction grade TLB like the Kubota M62. The backhoe on mine has a 14' reach, and probably more down force than the mini-ex.

$.02. and probably not worth even that much...

No, that is list price.

bucket, thumb, 4-way blade, extended warranty, insurance taxes, fees etc came in about 60. 0/0-36months.

the nice shiny black paint on the bucket has been replaced by shiny bare metal and mud.

 

[KilroyJC]

Congratulations!

But...

Did it really cost $88K?

For that money, I'd be shopping for a real construction grade backhoe. Or for a bit more than half that, a construction grade TLB like the Kubota M62. The backhoe on mine has a 14' reach, and probably more down force than the mini-ex.

$.02. and probably not worth even that much...

I have terrain and projects that require the mobility of a mini-ex. The land ‘round these parts is, well, “textured”. . .

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Trying to picture in my mind with that frame in my luggage making my way to Paul’s

I'm a heck of a lot closer than Paul, and have been known to cut metal things up and stick them back together so they don't come apart again...

 

[RedNeckGeek]

I have terrain and projects that require the mobility of a mini-ex. The land ‘round these parts is, well, “textured”. . .

If you're talking steep and rough, I very much understand. I have spent almost as much time on three wheels as four on some days here.

 

[sodamo]

Drew, I had much the same experience as you way back when I was a young'un. It got so bad that I told the dentist NOT to freeze my face for a mere filling. He insisted and I walked out, second time he wanted to freeze my face I asked him if he was forgetful or stupid. I walked out again and NEVER went back. In 1970 I got all my teeth out and haven't seen a dentist since. NO falsies either. I have had zero teeth longer than I had teeth and have no regrets.

Remind me of my Dad. Had them all out when I was a Senior in HS. Fitted for false teeth, maybe wore a couple of times before landing on back of his dresser, never to be worn again.

He would have turned 100 today, but passed 20 years ago.

 

[sodamo]

I'm a heck of a lot closer than Paul, and have been known to cut metal things up and stick them back together so they don't come apart again...

Such genius generous offers. I’m touched