/ SO many factors to consider... but ground clearance and +/- backhoe may be the top
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Now that you have eliminated a Backhoe from consideration, consider if a bucket spade will meet some of your needs in that direction.
Bucket spades are best on rigid FEL buckets. Mine is mounted on a Kubota optional L2296 Round-Back, Heavy Duty bucket.
Are you a professional pitch man, Jeff? If not, you outta be! You've already convinced me that I can't live without a Ratchet Rake. The bucket spade, though, I don't think that will do the jobs for me. Thanks, though!