lutt
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- Joined
- Dec 9, 2010
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- Location
- Pocahontas, Arkansas
- Tractor
- Kubota ZG 22, John Deere 4200 4wd/ 420 loader, 4 wd,08 polaris 700 ranger crew
Thanks all,
Since I won't be using the backhoe for much more than digging trenches I have decided to opt out of the thumb and will instead get a root grapple instead. I will be moving cut trees and brush more with that then with the thumb.
Thanks again.
Since I won't be using the backhoe for much more than digging trenches I have decided to opt out of the thumb and will instead get a root grapple instead. I will be moving cut trees and brush more with that then with the thumb.
JJ
Also, since I have your communication, I would like to have your thoughts on the following.
I have decomposed granite soil, regular dirt and clay areas to contend with. I have selected a LS tractor and backhoe combination for the job. Have a choice of a LB 3100 series, LB2100 series or LB 1100 series backhoes. Price stops me from the LB3100 series and there is only a 130# difference in the digging force and 1ft reach and depth capability difference between the LB2100 and LB1100 series backhoes. There is a $1000 difference. Is the $1000 worth the extra foot dig depth, 1ft reach and 130# of digging pressure?
Thanks again.