fried1765
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- Joined
- Jan 6, 2015
- Messages
- 10,086
- Tractor
- Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, 8N Ford, Gravely 12 HP "Professional", 48" SCAG Liberty
For me the real question is cost recovery. It seems like too expensive to justify because it is "handy". Just rent and knock out a years worth of stuff on your list with a mini-ex.
My BH was broken out at around $16k with the thumb. I am doing the majority of my new home build digging with it. Septic, water, electric, sewer, solar, footings, foundation, etc. It should pay for itself. In the CO mountains trenching is crazy expensive. It seems like they want a few grand just to show up and start their machines.
I bought my Ford 3400 TLB 33 years ago for $10,000. It was then 16 years old.
Even now, has only 1350 hours.
I completely restored it 3 years ago (another $4,000)
It has paid for itself many times over.
Always at my immediate disposal.
Best purchase I ever made!
I do not do work for hire....only play/work for myself.