truejourney
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I am considering the purchase of a Kubota B7500 HSD with Loader & Backhoe and would really appreciate the insight and opinion from those on this message board (where I've already found a wealth of information - thanks).
The tasks I have to perform are: Digging around the perimeter of our house (5-6' depth) to waterproof basement; Digging out collapsed basement wall of another house; Laying 1000' of 4" solid/perforated drain pipe; Occasional cleaning of 750' open ditch; Landscaping tasks (grading steep banks to more gentle slope, etc.); Electric, water and gas line installation 200'; Septic system installation; Installing a decorative pond (120 sq ft); Miscellaneous things that come up on occasion.
After finishing the home projects, I'd be interested in doing occasional landscaping / backhoe work for others. I want to keep the scale down to part-time, smaller jobs and tasks (work full time as a firefighter 24 hours on / 48 hours off, retire in 7-8 years). (Have a JD318 for lawn maintenance / front dozer blade work and plan on keeping it.)
My Questions:
Is the B7500 a suitable size to perform these tasks (vs B2410 or others)?
Which Front Loader would be best LA272 or LA302 ($225 more)?
16" Hoe Bucket - good all around size (should I get a 10" bucket also ($350))?
Reversible flip pads for backhoe (rubber/steel) a good investment ($150)?
Tires - Bar Turf vs Contractor/Industrial tread?
Engine block heater (reside in Ohio) ($45) worthwhile?
What size trailer will I need (14' or 16')?
Opinions / experience others have had with various attachments: Rotary tiller (or plow / disc harrow); box scraper; post hole digger; tire chains.
I anticipate making a decision / purchase within the week. Thank you!
The tasks I have to perform are: Digging around the perimeter of our house (5-6' depth) to waterproof basement; Digging out collapsed basement wall of another house; Laying 1000' of 4" solid/perforated drain pipe; Occasional cleaning of 750' open ditch; Landscaping tasks (grading steep banks to more gentle slope, etc.); Electric, water and gas line installation 200'; Septic system installation; Installing a decorative pond (120 sq ft); Miscellaneous things that come up on occasion.
After finishing the home projects, I'd be interested in doing occasional landscaping / backhoe work for others. I want to keep the scale down to part-time, smaller jobs and tasks (work full time as a firefighter 24 hours on / 48 hours off, retire in 7-8 years). (Have a JD318 for lawn maintenance / front dozer blade work and plan on keeping it.)
My Questions:
Is the B7500 a suitable size to perform these tasks (vs B2410 or others)?
Which Front Loader would be best LA272 or LA302 ($225 more)?
16" Hoe Bucket - good all around size (should I get a 10" bucket also ($350))?
Reversible flip pads for backhoe (rubber/steel) a good investment ($150)?
Tires - Bar Turf vs Contractor/Industrial tread?
Engine block heater (reside in Ohio) ($45) worthwhile?
What size trailer will I need (14' or 16')?
Opinions / experience others have had with various attachments: Rotary tiller (or plow / disc harrow); box scraper; post hole digger; tire chains.
I anticipate making a decision / purchase within the week. Thank you!