I have a little time left to alter my factory order with John Deere. This is getting pricey as I feel somethings are worth owning rather than going through the tool rental companies later, paying and putting up all that accompanies the rental routines.
The backhoe on my order is bothering me as I am not quite sure it’s worth the nearly $12,000 price tag.
Not ever having one, I have nothing to draw upon for useful experience.
I’m trying to come up with reasons I’ll need a backhoe. I do have a few daydreams on projects I’d like to do that will require a footing for a fireplace/chimney, a wish list 2 car garage footings and possible small stump removal. Perhaps some tasks can be done in other ways, this is my learning curve.
A trackhoe could be easier to dig stretches of trenches. Mini trackhoes rent for $500 plus per day with a trailer, but I’ve had shit happen that cost me more that wasn’t expected. Weather, breakdowns after hours or weekends, and times of illness causing extra time needed.
Pros - I’ll get most if not all of the cost back in the future when I selling.
It’s there whenever I want or need it.
Based on current rental costs it pays for its self with approximately 20 to 25 days of use.
No rear balast weights needed When using the front loader.
Cons - Costs at least $12,000 now
Always have to unload to use the 3 point PTO For other implements or accessories.
Must have heaver duty trailer to carry extra weight.
Compared to a trackhoe, Must sit outside of cab to operate
Compared to a trackhoe, Must reposition for every 7 linear ft. of trenchwork
Feel free to throw in your 2 cents.
The backhoe on my order is bothering me as I am not quite sure it’s worth the nearly $12,000 price tag.
Not ever having one, I have nothing to draw upon for useful experience.
I’m trying to come up with reasons I’ll need a backhoe. I do have a few daydreams on projects I’d like to do that will require a footing for a fireplace/chimney, a wish list 2 car garage footings and possible small stump removal. Perhaps some tasks can be done in other ways, this is my learning curve.
A trackhoe could be easier to dig stretches of trenches. Mini trackhoes rent for $500 plus per day with a trailer, but I’ve had shit happen that cost me more that wasn’t expected. Weather, breakdowns after hours or weekends, and times of illness causing extra time needed.
Pros - I’ll get most if not all of the cost back in the future when I selling.
It’s there whenever I want or need it.
Based on current rental costs it pays for its self with approximately 20 to 25 days of use.
No rear balast weights needed When using the front loader.
Cons - Costs at least $12,000 now
Always have to unload to use the 3 point PTO For other implements or accessories.
Must have heaver duty trailer to carry extra weight.
Compared to a trackhoe, Must sit outside of cab to operate
Compared to a trackhoe, Must reposition for every 7 linear ft. of trenchwork
Feel free to throw in your 2 cents.