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Out of the three you picked...I'd say the 790 is the best choice. I've herd a couple of folks say the backhoe is like a power shovel, you may want to ask Rob about that one I think he has the hoe and if it's capable of digging out some small stumps.
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Yup, I've got the 7 hoe and absolutely love it. Of course, I'm only doing homeowner work with it. I've dug footings for retaining walls, patio excavation and put in downspout drywells. I've not tried stump digging as we don't really have any to dig right now. I'm sure it will work but may take longer than a bigger machine.
Another member, rjp444us (I think) has the same set up and is disappointed with his. He uses it commercially though so that may be the difference.
Bottom line will be your intended uses. It is an expensive item but for me it's been well worth it /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif