After much thought, I went with a larger tractor with only the FEL.
The backhoe was only a nice to have to me and not necessary. Figured can always ad a backhoe later to a larger tractor.
Went with a 2610H. Great tractor. Very happy with it.
I think you need a backhoe mounting frame that is bolted on and then you remove the backhoe from the frame but leave the frame on. The real question should have been how hard is it to add the frame after the tractor leaves the factory. You also need remote hydraulics. If the frame can be bolded on easily then waiting makes a lot of sense, except you are likely to pay for labor.Most of the backhoe attachments for tractors today are very easy and quick to mount and dismount. Maybe asking for the dealership to demonstrate or show you how one goes on and off before buying would make you a little more at ease with the idea. On my Kioti I can mount and dismount the hoe in less than 5 min.
Can’t give any feedback on the tow along hoe!
Unsure at what point of the conversation you are at but I am talking about the mounting and dismounting of a backhoe that comes with today’s tracktors at purchase time.I think you need a backhoe mounting frame that is bolted on and then you remove the backhoe from the frame but leave the frame on. The real question should have been how hard is it to add the frame after the tractor leaves the factory. You also need remote hydraulics. If the frame can be bolded on easily then waiting makes a lot of sense, except you are likely to pay for labor.