Buying BH70 backhoe for B2601

[SteveBX23]

Do I really need a BH? Not really. Heck, I don't even really need a tractor. But it really completes my tractor, and fits nicely within my growing attachment collection. Having the various attachments available makes owning the tractor seem so much more justified. Considering how Kubota makes it so easy to buy these things (got the entire package delivered to my home with an electronic signature @ 0%) I 'm a very happy customer.

I think every tractor deserves a Backhoe

 

[Mark_BX25D]

I guess I'm just trying to figure out how much extra

Why? What will you do with that information other than beat yourself up about it? What good will it do you to know that?

Whatever that number is, you made your decision back then, and this is where you are now:

At this point in your life it will be $8,400 or no BH.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

With the thumb I carefully pick up logs 8 to 10 ft in length,

What's the diameter and type of wood you are working with? I"m trying to gauge what kind of weight I can handle with my BX25D in that same role.

 

[ItBmine]

There is no real savings on the cost of a backhoe, unless you find a dealer like mine that had one sitting for two years unsold and the paint was starting to fade. So they gave me a good discount. And said they would cover any hose replacement if one fails.
So far it has been fine other than one hose failed but I don't think that was related to sun damage. I also converted it to Cat control pattern.

But for me, I really wish I would have put that money towards the purchase of a mini-ex instead. Because backhoes that small are a pain.....you spend more time repositioning than digging.
But it is better than a hand shovel.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Well fellas, since we haven't seen the OP in 2+ years I don't think we are ever going to hear , as Steve Harvey used to say, "The rest of the story".

I spent north of 10 K for my BH and would get one again in a heart beat.

I think BH's are similar to a lot of tools in that; You don't know what your missing or how useful they are, until you get one.

I am quite sure a Mini-Ex would be wonderful to have and much better than a tractor mounted BH in terms of efficiency, but I doubt I could afford a decent one for 10 K, plus maintenance and storage.


@fried1765 makes a great point. I can't begin to tell you how often I have been able to just back up and solve a problem on the spot, with Ole General Jackson......(General Lee's RH man )

Different strokes for different folks, but thats my story.....and I'm sticking to it...

 

[fried1765]

Well fellas, since we haven't seen the OP in 2+ years I don't think we are ever going to hear , as Steve Harvey used to say, "The rest of the story".

I spent north of 10 K for my BH and would get one again in a heart beat.

I think BH's are similar to a lot of tools in that; You don't know what your missing or how useful they are, until you get one.

I am quite sure a Mini-Ex would be wonderful to have and much better than a tractor mounted BH in terms of efficiency, but I doubt I could afford a decent one for 10 K, plus maintenance and storage.


@fried1765 makes a great point. I can't begin to tell you how often I have been able to just back up and solve a problem on the spot, with Ole General Jackson......(General Lee's RH man )

Different strokes for different folks, but thats my story.....and I'm sticking to it...

BINGO !!