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3 pt Backhoe - are they worth owning?
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Posted by Quebec Bob on June 14, 2006 at 13:41:38 from (207.35.128.158):
I keep thinking about buying a backhoe. My old man had one on a JD bulldozer and I remember how handy it was. The real ones that aren't torn up are pretty expensive. (And I've been through all the numbers and know you are better to hire a pro, etc.) But I keep looking at 3 pt backhoes and wondering whether they are real or just toys. I know they do trenching, etc. The question is what is their capacity? I would mount it on a full-size 55hp 4WD Kubota with a FEL. How big a rock will one lift, assuming a decent sized backhoe? Will it ruin my hitch? Should it have a plate bolted to the frame? I'd appreciate the experinence of others who have made this leap. I want to clean ditches, remove maple stumps and generally clean up all around the farm.
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