Backhoe Good Backhoe for Farmtrac 60?

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F350driver

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Farmtrac 60
This year I am in the market for a backhoe for my tractor.

I plan to use the backhoe for ditch digging and ditch maintenance. I have one large ditch to maintain. It is about 1/4 mile long and will have to maintain from the side. The ditch digging should be straddle jobs.

I really like the Long 5320 Loader. So I may purchase a Long backhoe. But, before doing that I thought I'd get some opinions from you folks.

Budget is a factor so, good used, frame or 3pt hitch mount backhoes are open for discussion. I'd like to spend much less than the $5000 (I think...haven't really checked yet) on a frame mounted backhoe.

What size reach and bucket should I get?
It seems the answer is obviously yes but, do bigger bucket and more reach equal less tractor moving?

Are there other options to consider for the job I want to do that would fit in my price range? Rental, used construction equipment etc.

Just a quick rundown on the Farmtrac 60
- Dual hydraulic remotes
- 3000# 3pt Hitch
- 50 Hp
- 2WD

Thanks,
Jim
 
   / Good Backhoe for Farmtrac 60? #2  
Jim, I have a Long Landtrac 410dtc with a Long 5340 loader and am very pleased with them. I rented a backhoe last year for a weekend a Case580 4x4, it was $500 for the 2days plus delivery($150). That maybe the way to go alot less wear and tear on your tractor. I would look for a full frame mount instead of the 3 point not sure on prices but think new would be at least $5000.00 range hope this helps. I would look at WOODS for the frame mount.
 
   / Good Backhoe for Farmtrac 60?
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#4  
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind while shopping around. Appreciate the info.
Jim
 
   / Good Backhoe for Farmtrac 60?
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#5  
DCN, great advice on the rental. I'll have a lot of use for a backhoe but for the really big once in a while jobs a rental is probably a great option.
Thanks,
Jim
 
 

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