JerryG
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Given the tractor that you have, I would say to look at a tractor salvage yard. Get the hoe that originally came with that tractor. It shouldn't be any more costly and would be ten times the hoe.
Backhoe In the market for a backhoe attachment.
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PBinWA
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Please let us know how this works out for you.
At 5000 less than a Woods Ground Breaker X and 3000-4000 less than the Mahindra model sized for my tractor it would make the back hoe purchase a little more bearable.
I've heard lots of safety warnings about 3 pt. Backhoes but I suspect if you are reasonable in the strains you put on the system then you should be able to get some good results.
Considering I have no real "need" for a backhoe but would love to have one for tooling around and digging the occasional ditch then something like this might be a good option.
Keep us posted on how it works out - please.
At 5000 less than a Woods Ground Breaker X and 3000-4000 less than the Mahindra model sized for my tractor it would make the back hoe purchase a little more bearable.
I've heard lots of safety warnings about 3 pt. Backhoes but I suspect if you are reasonable in the strains you put on the system then you should be able to get some good results.
Considering I have no real "need" for a backhoe but would love to have one for tooling around and digging the occasional ditch then something like this might be a good option.
Keep us posted on how it works out - please.
rockyridgefarm
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I paid $4800 for my 7' Deere 47 Backhoe. New with a 2 year warranty. Installed by the dealer. It is one fine piece of machinery. It goes on or off in 5 minutes. It fits amazingly well.
I have looked at the 'cheapo' units, and would gladly pay the difference anyday.
You can price name brand units to make a no name one sound like a bargain. But shop around and you might be surprised at the deal you can get on a new or nearly new unit that will work rings around one that is merely cheap.
I have looked at the 'cheapo' units, and would gladly pay the difference anyday.
You can price name brand units to make a no name one sound like a bargain. But shop around and you might be surprised at the deal you can get on a new or nearly new unit that will work rings around one that is merely cheap.
Well been busy lately finally got it and have used it to dig a 6-7 holes following a pipe hopeing it led to a septic system. and I dug the rough in electrical trench 3 feet deep by 7 feet long. I have not used any other hoe so I don't know what to compare it too. Total cost was $2650 for the unit, shipping and to have hoses made up. I used the power beyond on my loader vavle and the crank driven pump that supposedly puts about 17 gpm at 2000 rpms. So I run the hoe at about 8-900 rpms.
I think it works pretty good, its smooth and has a good power, the assembly was pretty easy it came with spare pins and the metal looks as thick as the $5000 units I saw locally. It took me a while to get coordinated but once I got it down I could dig a good sized hole pretty quick.
The only thing that I have to say negative is the use of the 3 point mount. I was warned, it bounces around a lot and when/if I have time I would really like to hardmount it. or at least find a good way to tie down my 3 point.
I think it works pretty good, its smooth and has a good power, the assembly was pretty easy it came with spare pins and the metal looks as thick as the $5000 units I saw locally. It took me a while to get coordinated but once I got it down I could dig a good sized hole pretty quick.
The only thing that I have to say negative is the use of the 3 point mount. I was warned, it bounces around a lot and when/if I have time I would really like to hardmount it. or at least find a good way to tie down my 3 point.
