I have a 7284 with a FEL,Backhoe,Snowblower and Cab for winter. The backhoe is top notch on this machine. The construction of it is better than most of the other brands. Haven't found a stump or hole that its not able to dig up. The high torque that the CAT motor puts out is impressive in this sub compact. I am very pleased at what this machine can do. You won't be dissappointed with this machine. My neighbor went with me to shop all the brands and this is what looked best for construction and price. He does alot of excavating work and wanted to borrow it for a day to see if it was as good as it looked. At the end of the day he drove tractor back over and said he was very impressed. Hope this helps.