bx25d vs b7500

Smf834

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How do these two measure up in working on uneven grounds? I have a slight slope with uneven grounds due to lots of dead branches, stumps etc that i would like to clean up. The B7500 supposed to have 12" ground clearance vs 8" on the bx25d. What else could be a deciding factor? Thank you.
 

Tire Biter

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Wheel/tire size. Larger tires on the 7500 will fall in the holes and ruts less. Plus its probably wider and more stable on hillsides. Ground Clarence is important if you get into brush stumps and bramble. Being heavier is an advantage while pulling stuff out of the ground. you also can’t ignore the increased loader capacity.
I had a 7500 once and it was a good machine for its size.
 

Fordtech86

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Another thought…the bx25d is a TLB isnt it? Does the B7500 have a backhoe? Do you need/want a backhoe?
 

bearskinner

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I have used my BX25D backhoe to build quite a few buildings, plus lots of trenching. It’s a smaller bucket, than a mini excavator, so it takes a little longer. Definitely worth the money spent on it.
 

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bearskinner

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All dug with the BX backhoe, plus so many more. Once you get good, you will be amazed how productive it is.
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the 25d indeed has backhoe. I am not sure how a backhoe on a subcompact would be useful enough.
A small backhoe is very useful compared to using a pick and shovel. But a toy compared to a full sized backhoe, which is just common sense...

For me, a backhoe has proven over the years to be very worthwhile. Same for my son in law who has a BX23S...