Backhoe on lb1914

[johna]

This is my first post but have enjoyed reading and learning about what tractor to buy for my needs. Is the backhoe on the LB1914 strong enough? I live near the coast so the soil is sandy clay, no rocks. I will have to deal with roots, small stumps and broken concrete now and then. What makes me ask is a friend who has a 20 horse Kabuta said that he felt that it wasn't strong enough. He doesn't have a BH on his but came to this conclusion from mowing and tilling with his. I don't want to spend to much but don't want to be disappointed.
Thank John

 

[Dewave]

<font color="blue">I live near the coast so the soil is sandy clay, no rocks. I will have to deal with roots, small stumps and broken concrete now and then. </font>

The BH on the LB1914 is the same as the BH on the CK20. And the only reason I bot it was to dig up around 30-50 stumps and trees. So far so good. Heck if a BH can't dig up sand, clay, stumps, broken concrete (thats the easy stuff). Click on the red links below my name or KiotiJohn's name. You'll see. You sure your friend wasn't refering to those fiber glass handled shovels that my wife thinks are so pretty. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Oh and welcome to TBN! Glad to have ya aboard!!

 

[KiotiJohn]

Welcome to TBN John. The KB2365 backhoe is as strong as you'd want on that tractor. I sometimes wish for a stronger backhoe, but I don't really need one. There is a learning curve as to the best way to dig out stumps so that the roots don't stop your progress. Mostly just starting further out away from a stump where the roots are not as strong. I think that BH will do you fine. John
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[Tom_W]

I have no complaints with the power of the BH on my 1914.
I had a issue with the front loader, but that appears to be solved. I've been able to pick up rocks and stumps with the backhoe that weighed more than the front of the machine. Picture me driving across my yard with the front tires in the air and steering with the back brakes.