Backhoe JD 47 Backhoe questions

[flatheadlake]

Ah but the hard question, is it worth $1,000 more? Could this be spent on another toy, I mean tool? Why does this have to be so hard. Also I have to wait a week for delivery once I place the order, ****. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[adegiulio]

I went through this same decision making process back in the spring. I went back and forth between the 47 and 48. Then I saw a post by CVHoss that made it totally clear what I should do. I got the 48 hoe, and I am happy I did. Not only is it stronger, but it looks bigger and meaner! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Here is the post from the spring...
Backhoe discussion

Hope this helps! Let us know what you decide....

 

[JC4HD]

I don't know anything about the new BH models so I really can't comment on them. All I know is I have never heard anyone wish they bought the smaller one but I have heard a few wish they bought the bigger one! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Only you can decide if it is worth the extra $$
Regarding my son in Whitefish... I sent you a private message.

 

[dltimmons]

I can't really tell you which one of the hoes you should buy, really depends on how deep you need to be able to dig. I will make you a proposition though,
Buy the 48, if for any reason you don't like it, I'll trade you my 47, and the amount you paid over the cost of a 47. I'll meet you half way.
I don't have any complaints about the 47, but could use a little more reach once in a while. The 47 was on my tractor when I bought it used (24hrs on it), and I didn't get a choice. If I had bought new, I would have gotten the 48.

Have fun with the new rig,

DT