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Posted by JerryinPa on August 16, 2006 at 05:21:24 from (63.87.67.15):
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a Cub Cadet 7272, 27hp 2wd tractor with a Cub 476 loader. I own a 40 acre farm with another 60 acre parcel 5 miles away. I am in need of a backhoe of some type for routine chores around the property such as installing drain lines, cleaning ditches, general digging duties, etc. I know I could rent one but would rather own my own now. My dilemma is what to buy. My initial thought was to sell the 7272 and buy a new CUT in the 30-40hp range set up as a TLB. This was feasable as the money from the cub would be a down payment and I could finance the rest hopefully at zero percent which many are currently offering. Well, seems noone wants a used 2wd tractor so this option has been shut down.(Tractor been listed for 3 months now in various places without any offers, lol). I called around about getting a backhoe for the 7272 but it seems difficult to find a submounted hoe for this unit and the price I would likely be around 8 - 9 thousand if I did. Plus the hoe would be a little one with 6"6" digging depth. My other options running through my head are(I would like to stay under $10k, if feasable): 1. Used older TLB such as a Case 580 (May be too heavy for my needs?) 2. Used Skid Steer with quick attach hoe(Favorite option so far as I could use the skid steer for other jobs such as cleaning out the barn, etc. How well do used ones hold up though?) 3. Used Mini Excavator.(Never used one but see them in this price range on Ebay, etc all the time) If I bought something used in this price range I would keep the 7272. Any reccommendations?
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