Backhoe Who regrets their Backhoe Decision?

AndyMA · Jun 9, 2004

As I've said before, the backhoe is my favorite tool and I use it almost all the time. I can't imagine a tractor without one. Of the 4 compacts and now a ag size machine, all of them had backhoes. I also am always looking for a bigger machine, which is why I bought a well used 44,000 # Hytachi excavator last year for use around the farm.

Andy

Woodbeef · Jun 9, 2004

Hey Henro,

I must say I'm totally amazed at how popular the backhoes are on CUTs. I once had a JD 500A,but got rid of it. I've never felt the need for a tlb or even a 3pth mounted backhoe since. When ever I need holes dug,I just call the local tlb owner. He does them no muss no fuss. At $45 an hour it will be years before I get up to the value of a tlb.

Richard · Jun 9, 2004

( I also am always looking for a bigger machine, which is why I bought a well used 44,000 # Hytachi excavator last year for use around the farm.
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pardon my drooling onto this thread.....

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JohnCt · Jun 9, 2004

No regrets at all. I use the backhoe almost as much as the fel. The best decision I made was to get the tlb.

rockyridgefarm · Jun 9, 2004

My best decision ever was getting my wife. She insisted on the backhoe. I like it, too.

SteveH_CT · Jun 9, 2004

I've never seen a BH bucket without teeth - what jobs would you use it for? I may need another toy and I don't even know it! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Boondox · Jun 9, 2004

My only regrets would be (1) not getting one sooner, and (2) not getting a larger tractor able to support a backhoe with longer reach!

I often look out at my meadow and resent the fast-growing grass that keeps me from dropping the mower and mounting the BH. Then I resent the sheep for not eating faster. I used to have trouble cleaning out the garage because my wife would haul stuff from the junk pile back into the garage; now if I want something permanently gone, I dig a deep hole with the BH and bury it! Garage has never looked better!

Backhoeing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

Pete

RobS · Jun 9, 2004

I've never seen a BH bucket without teeth 

I've seen covers that slip over teeth, usually on large excavators. Used for making flat bottom trenches /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

jimg · Jun 9, 2004

When I was shopping around I thought I needed a BH. In the end I just didnt have $6000 of work for it and I didnt think it was h/d enough for the work I might put it to. So, I passed. At this point I dont regret it and am glad I saved the $$$. Like Don if I need a BH I'll rent something big enough to get the job done quickly.