BX23S Capabilities

[RTG]

New to the forum. I'm considering buying a BX23S. I need a small tractor for dirt moving but also have a lot of pine stumps up to about 10 inches in diameter I need to dig up. Will the BX23S backhoe handle that? Thx for any help.

 

[PaulL]

How many is "a lot"? Is it plausible to rent a machine to do them all in a couple days, then buy a BX without a backhoe? Do you have other tasks for the backhoe?

I haven't had a BX backhoe, but I have had a small mini-ex, which most people will say is more capable than the BX. It can dig stumps, but it's very slow going. I'd do it for a couple, but I'd get pretty tired of it if there were a lot. A bigger machine will do them dramatically faster - instead of carefully working around the stump breaking the roots one by one, then slowly rolling it out, you can just put the bucket on the stump and pull.

If you're looking for a weekend hobby for a few years, then yes. If you just need the job done, I'd seriously consider renting a bigger machine (or hiring a guy with a machine who does it all for you in one go).

 

[Scm]

Its doable depending on how much time you have. It took me about 8-10 hours to get a 14"-16" ish white oak stump out with my BX

 

[85Hokie]

It will do ANYTHING you want it to!! However - a mans gotta know his limitations! ( Clint Eastwood)

It will do it a small bite at a time !

I have removed many stumps - depending on tree type it will be fine, make sure you have a sawsall or other root cutting device.

I am of the opinion that it is better to buy once - cry once than to rent several times!

 

[edritchey]

Those little machines are amazing.