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  1. Darryl N

    best practice for cutting a perimeter fire break

    I need to cut a fire break around 2 acres of thick woods and install a 6' perimeter fence. The property was maintained until about 25 years ago. There are large mature oak, pine, and magnolia plus decades of undergrowth, mostly saplings/suckers and briar vines. Level flat ground, sandy loamy...
  2. Darryl N

    Drive loader up the side of a pile

    I'm a novice, so I would like opinions on this technique. Machine: 25hp compact loader/backhoe with R14 water filled tires. In 4x4 low range, with a full bucket, drive about 6 feet up on to a large-ish pile of dense brush/dirt, while simultaneously raising the boom and dumping the bucket...
  3. Darryl N

    Wicked 55 root rake grapple on a 25HP compact?

    I searched for wicked root rake and was overwhelmed at the prospect of reading 361+ pages, so asking here. I like the reduced weight serrated design, their product testing (abuse) videos and user videos are convincing, and the price isn't that bad compared to some I've seen, but 10-12 week lead...
  4. Darryl N

    Moving 26' 5th wheel camper with a loader/backhoe

    I think pin weight is less than 1600. Bucket lift spec is 1800. I dont' want to buy a stupid adapter. I'm thinking I will wrap a 3/8 chain tight around the pin and box, then tie that to the bucket with a 30k web strap. Tires are liquid filled and the backhoe is 1200 including subframe. New...
  5. Darryl N

    Taking delivery on new CK2610 loader backhoe tomorrow

    I will be driving an hour to the dealer to sign the contract, then they will go through customer orientation, load it up on their trailer, and follow me back to my property. Any advice? Inspection checklist? Specific things to watch out for? Also, are there any customary traditions, you know...
  6. Darryl N

    Brand new Kioti CK2610 HST loader backhoe $398/mo 0 down 84 months

    Is this a good deal? R14 tires, 3rd function valve, KL4030 loader with 60" bucket, KB2475L backhoe with 12" bucket and thumb, telescoping links, dirt pads, rubber mats. Cash price $30465. $33432 total payments includes credit life/comp insurance and various fees. No tax in my state. It was...
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