Thanks everyone. I hope I can learn much from reading all the different topics. I have had three tractors now but not a lot of equipment. I asked about boxblades on one forum as I have had a rear drag blade and front loader but never a box. This is my first Backhoe too, but I did rent one once . I also borrowed an auger 30 years ago when i built my equip. shed. Wore it out cutting through the plateau rock that is about four feet down. Had to replace their tip.