3pt bachhoe or go with a L48 or the M59?

[tnpete]

I have a Kubota M4700 now with FEL on it. And was going to get a 3pt bachhoe for it. But now wondering if that is a smart move? AS not finding much that will allow me to use a mounting frame with the 3pt.
So now thinking about a L48 and then still be able to use it as a tractor. Or the M59. But the M59 is heavy.
One dealer has both in stock. and priced out the same there $7800 different. But then again his price on the M59 with the standard FEL bucket and a 24" quick attach bucket and valve for the Hyd thumb and rubber street pads was $47,500. Is this high or this units just priced high?
Also looking into the JCB and the JD.
Will be using what ever unit I get for digging ditches, Footings and such and then for Keeping 15 acers of land on the Tn River bushhogged and then custom wildlife plots. so it will have to be a unit that will do it all.
Also will need to pull at least a 6ft bushhog and would rather it be a 7ft one. And a 6ft 3pt disc and also have a 10ft wheel disc.
I know its asking a lot for one unit. But with fuel prices. And on a job I have to load everything for the tractor and then a trip for the Yanmar B27 excavator and fuel cuts in on the bottom line. Now I know these units are not going to be as fast the trackhoe. but that is life.
Pete

 

[LBrown59]

I have a Kubota M4700 now with FEL on it. And was going to get a 3pt bachhoe for it. But now wondering if that is a smart move? AS not finding much that will allow me to use a mounting frame with the 3pt.
So now thinking about a L48 and then still be able to use it as a tractor. Or the M59. But the M59 is heavy.
One dealer has both in stock. and priced out the same there $7800 different. But then again his price on the M59 with the standard FEL bucket and a 24" quick attach bucket and valve for the Hyd thumb and rubber street pads was $47,500. Is this high or this units just priced high?
Also looking into the JCB and the JD.
Will be using what ever unit I get for digging ditches, Footings and such and then for Keeping 15 acers of land on the Tn River bushhogged and then custom wildlife plots. so it will have to be a unit that will do it all.
Also will need to pull at least a 6ft bushhog and would rather it be a 7ft one. And a 6ft 3pt disc and also have a 10ft wheel disc.
I know its asking a lot for one unit. But with fuel prices. And on a job I have to load everything for the tractor and then a trip for the Yanmar B27 excavator and fuel cuts in on the bottom line. Now I know these units are not going to be as fast the trackhoe. but that is life.
Pete

I would stay away from a 3 point bh

 

[Charlesaf3]

just got the m59. Love it so far. Backhoe strength is a whole other world from anything on the back of a tractor.

 

[tnpete]

Thanks guys..
I was at first thinking the 3pt backhoe was the way to go. But after reading while and then seeing the M59 in person. I think my wife may be mad at me next year. LOL
Pete

 

[Ductape]

I think my wife may be mad at me next year. LOL Pete

I say its easier to do it and then ask forgiveness than to get permission up front !

 

[tnpete]

I say its easier to do it and then ask forgiveness than to get permission up front !

Yes but after a new boat in march.. she thinks that covers a few years. LOL
I think after its here she will be like she is every time. Mad for a few days but think it may be worth it . LOL
Pete