I have the 3301. And after looking at the stories and all the information I could, I killed the idea of a backhoe for it.
8k for one. You can catch a used backhoe like a 580 Case for near that a lot of times. A dedicated backhoe will have more weight, power, and performance than a backhoe on our tractors. And then resale for near purchase price. I'm torn now because of wanting a mini ex instead of a backhoe.
From most accounts, it's a bit of a PITA to take the backhoe off and on our tractors. So that would discourage using the three point which with a harbor freight quick hitch I swap implements and trailer/carryall/ move the boat around multiple times daily.
The SSQA is worth every penny if you have something to swap the bucket with. I use a tooth bar on my bucket and have the EA wicked grapple. It's a less than one minute job to swap those back and forth.
The dealer will deal, another dealer will deliver to your door and sign papers at your table. I like my hometown dealer and I used the reasoning that I would be using them in the future if we made a comparable deal. I had to get up and leave. They called me two days later and delivered it for my price.
I since have bought a Stihl chainsaw, weed eater combi, and all my service items from them. Just because of loyalty.
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