Re: Mini excavator

Posted by TimV on May 07, 2003 at 06:13:46 from (12.39.239.130):

In Reply to: Mini excavator posted by Dave on May 07, 2003 at 04:28:05:

Dave: I've had a bit of seat time in a couple of these, and it's amazing the amount of work you can do with one. I've also owned a full-size backhoe, and while the full-size machine is faster (at least the actual digging) the little trackhoe will move short distances (like along a trench) faster, and requires less set-up time once you get there--just lower the blade and dig. It's the cat's pajamas for ditching and backfilling, small excavations, and similar chores. There are very few things that the typical 3-point mounted hoe can do that the small excavator cannot, particularly as the 3-point backhoe is not a purpose-built machine like a full-blown TLB setup. The main flip side is cost. If you already have a tractor, it's a lot cheaper to buy a backhoe, even a new one, than it is to buy the entire machine. One possibility is Northern Tool--in the last year or two they've started offering used mini-excavators from about $12,000 and up. Their website has some details, their catalog has more, and I'm sure you could get even more if you're serious about purchasing one. They also offer new 3-point backhoes if you want to go that route. I can't vouch for their quality--I've had no experience with their excavators, but I do own one of their Trencherman II's, and I've been VERY happy with that.

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