BH77 backhoe vs KX008 Tiny-Mini Excavator

[Geotech]

How would these compare in ability to just dig a hole? Not a trench or moving around doing myriad work tasks...Just a single hole.

 

[Jchonline]

I dont think you want to do a comparison this way, because both are big investments. If you are digging a single hole, just rent something to do it. It is definitely the cheapest route.

There are so many considerations for BH on a compact tractor vs a Mini-Ex I am hesitant to answer.
The use cases for these are so different it really is a poor choice of machines for comparison.

Perhaps you are just looking at price?

How deep is your hole? If over 5ft 8” you wont be using the KX008.

It would be better to list out what you are trying to accomplish ie your tasks and then have a discussion around equipment. Most notably, the KX008 is a second machine which brings extra maintenance considerations.

 

[Ortimber]

I've had both, and the KX008 would be better at everything in regards to digging. Not sure how big the hole this, but if you need to re position either machine, you'll get tired of getting on and off the tractor mounted backhoe. At least I used to. They just don't have much reach.

 

[Geotech]

Just digging a hole. It is really that simple. If you must know what the hole is for, it would be for performing perc tests for septic system design (not install). Financial analysis can come later. I understand they are separate machines, towable by different types of trucks, cost different, etc. What I am not seeing is a direct comparison in specs other than depth and reach. Seems the excavator is spec'd in terms of lift and the backhoe is spec'd in terms of digging force. Really, just want to know how they would compare digging a single pit.

 

[Oldoak]

To answer your question directly, Geotech, without going into different scenarios which you specifically didn't ask for, the KX008 excavator would be the better of the two.

 

[Geotech]

To answer your question directly, Geotech, without going into different scenarios which you specifically didn't ask for, the KX008 excavator would be the better of the two.

Interesting. I must say, that is surprising. I was guessing the backhoe would do better considering it has twice as much azz behind it (TLB weighing about 4,500 lbs and the excavator weighing closer to 2,000 lbs). I don't know how the hydraulics compare though. Well, that's why I asked!

 

[Tomtint]

I have a BH77... bad it beats the shovel every time. Also have a KX121... if I'm digging a hole.. I grab the mini unless I'm on the tractor driving by something that needs to be done.. and it's small enough that the BH can do it easily

 

[jhon420]

good one

 

[Ortimber]

Interesting. I must say, that is surprising. I was guessing the backhoe would do better considering it has twice as much azz behind it (TLB weighing about 4,500 lbs and the excavator weighing closer to 2,000 lbs). I don't know how the hydraulics compare though. Well, that's why I asked!

Remember, the KX is designed to be highly efficient at digging. That is it’s sole purpose. Granted, it can do other things but it is first and foremost a digging machine.

 

[4570Man]

Why compare such a tiny mini? Without looking up specs I think the backhoe will beat it most of the time. Especially if you have cruise control on the tractor. Change the mini to something in the 5-7k pound class and it’s landslide victory.