I am looking buying either a B2920 with a BH65 backhoe or a B3200 with a BH77. I have an avocado grove and am wondering about the stability of these tractors on a slope. I realize that these machines probably aren't great on a cross slope and wider width would be better though they seemed to get taller as they get wider. Unfortunately, I am limited in the width of the tractor due to some of the spaces I need to navigate. I looked at the B3300 but at 60" it is too wide. The B3200 is 54" but sits a couple of inches higher than the B2920 which is 49".
Is B2920 with the smaller tires, less ground clearance and lower CG less tippy than the taller but wider B3200?
Any preference of the 3 cylinder over the 4 cyl of the 3200?
I also am wondering about the ability of the backhoe. I will be using it to dig out stumps and trench for irrigation and electrical conduit. Our ground is hard and rocky so I was figuring on the 10" bucket to lighten the load.
Other than the shorter reach, is the BH65 significantly less capable than the BH77?
And is the 150 degree swing of the BH65 a hindrance over the 180 degree swing of the BH77
I appreciate your opinion on any experience you have had with either machine.
Thanks,
Ed
Is B2920 with the smaller tires, less ground clearance and lower CG less tippy than the taller but wider B3200?
Any preference of the 3 cylinder over the 4 cyl of the 3200?
I also am wondering about the ability of the backhoe. I will be using it to dig out stumps and trench for irrigation and electrical conduit. Our ground is hard and rocky so I was figuring on the 10" bucket to lighten the load.
Other than the shorter reach, is the BH65 significantly less capable than the BH77?
And is the 150 degree swing of the BH65 a hindrance over the 180 degree swing of the BH77
I appreciate your opinion on any experience you have had with either machine.
Thanks,
Ed