4 in one front bucket?

[John White]

I have a choice of front buckets on a used backhoe I am buying. How much more is a 4 in one worth and how much more efficent is it than a std. bucket?

 

[dex3361]

I have a choice of front buckets on a used backhoe I am buying. How much more is a 4 in one worth and how much more efficent is it than a std. bucket?

Depends on what size machine it is if the machine is to small the 4 in one would eat up to much of the capability of the FEL because of the added weight.

I saw a nice 4 in 1 go on e-bay for $550 but it would depend on what size brand and the condition. Pics would help.

The 4 in 1 can speed up clean up in most situations and has a good bit more versatility.

 

[John White]

Depends on what size machine it is if the machine is to small the 4 in one would eat up to much of the capability of the FEL because of the added weight.

I saw a nice 4 in 1 go on e-bay for $550 but it would depend on what size brand and the condition. Pics would help.

The 4 in 1 can speed up clean up in most situations and has a good bit more versatility.

It would be on a JCB 212. Almost full size backhoe. Condition is good, made by JCB. Have no idea what this bucket would cost new. If I got the std. bucket and needed a 4-1 later. Maybe I ought to just get the 4-1 now with the backhoe.

 

[Orchard Ex]

Get the 4 in 1. Having one is like working wearing gloves v. wearing mittens .

 

[Tags]

You can't beat the 4n1 when you are finishing up a job and want to pick up that last bit of material or grab a log or stump to get it on a truck or outta the way. I think the 4n1 would cost 1500 to 2000 more than a standard bucket. I'd get it, that 212 will handle it with no problem.

 

[tlbuser]

Get both, then sell the std. later when you see how nice having a 4n1 can be.

 

[alchemysa]

Absolutely get the 4in1. Look around and see how many 4 in 1's are on pro tractors.

 

[CurlyDave]

I have found only one thing a standard bucket can do better than a 4-n-1, which is to carry a load of wet concrete when you can't get the concrete truck close enough.

Other than than that the 4-n-1 is equal or better at every task.

 

[BobRip]

4 in 1 is my favorite attachment. I hardly ever use my regular bucket. It is much easier to get a good fill on the 4 in 1.

 

[jcbGM]

John,

A new 4-in-1 is upwards of $6000. Get it if you can.

 

[Builder]

I have 3 machines with loaders. All have 4/1 buckets. The GP buckets seem to sit around and take up space.

It's also another tool that makes a backhoe more versatile than a mini-ex. :thumbsup:

I would expect you'd pay at least $5,000 for a new one.