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    Backhoe dolly measurements.

    I like you, Jay! Maybe you have changed my limited outlook on some of the canucks! Apologies to the good canadians i may have offended. I like your version of bacon by the way! Got any pics of something you’ve built? Im in healthcare and didn’t take shop in high school so im learning some of...
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    Backhoe dolly measurements.

    Sometimes it’s about making something on your own, Mike. Actually, im trying to learn to weld and this is a decent project to tinker with. I own several measuring tapes, and I’ve actually built a wooden version based on my measurements, which didn’t end up working out. Thought maybe if I had one...
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    Backhoe dolly measurements.

    I know this post is pretty old now but would anyone happen to know the overall height of the bxpanded dolly? From floor to top of 1&1/4 tubing? Ive seen different ranges on the homemade dollies—from 6&3/4 to about 8.5 inches. Thanks
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    B26TLB or L3301HST

    Thanks for the input, Paul. I may delve into some paying side projects for people, trench digging, etc. So the B26 may be the way to go. I own a 1978 Ford 2600 so I can always delegate that to garden tilling, bush hogging, etc
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    B26TLB or L3301HST

    Thanks TreeBoy! I have 6 acres, mostly grass and hills, a pond I want to expand, and some water entries and exits to fix. So i bush hog about 3 acres several times each mowing season. I doubt I will ever cut for hay and bale the acreage. So i realize a rental would probably get everything...
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    B26TLB or L3301HST

    Which is a better purchase? 2014 L3301HST with FEL and backhoe and bush hog. 600hrs. Mostly used for field work. Seller is asking 22,000 or 2010 B26TLB, with 275hrs. Private seller (non commercial use). The backhoe has the hydraulic thumb. Other than a busted spot in the front grill, it’s in...