Acwa
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- Joined
- Jan 8, 2023
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- Tractor
- 2021 JD 2025r, 26g Cab Excavator
Hi, I’ve got a smaller tractor but now looking to add an excavator. The biggest challenge I’m having is what size to get.
A few things going into this decision:
-Would like to be able to tow in a 12ft 7k dump trailer, my suv maxes out at 7500lbs. This is pretty important but I would rather know now if it will force me into an excavator I won’t be happy with.
-Digging depth isn’t a big need, will be used mostly for property clean up, trenching, driveway work and terracing.
-Lifting capacity seems to be most important, specifically the ability to move larger retaining wall stones and or fallen tree trunks/stumps.
-Would be nice to be maneuverable in smaller areas, it will be used on a 3a property and 6a property.
I’ve been looking at two sizes, the Deere 17g and the Deere 26g, it seems that the 26g is much more capable but would be at the very limits of my towing requirements.
Note I’m open to other brands, just started with Deere since that’s the tractor I have.
Would love advice on what I might not be thinking about when it comes to sizing and any recommended models/makes that could fit the ticket. Especially with great lifting performance for 1500ish lb stones. I know I could rent but I rarely have a full weekend to work so the ability to do an hour or two here and there makes ownership worth it.
Thanks in advance!
A few things going into this decision:
-Would like to be able to tow in a 12ft 7k dump trailer, my suv maxes out at 7500lbs. This is pretty important but I would rather know now if it will force me into an excavator I won’t be happy with.
-Digging depth isn’t a big need, will be used mostly for property clean up, trenching, driveway work and terracing.
-Lifting capacity seems to be most important, specifically the ability to move larger retaining wall stones and or fallen tree trunks/stumps.
-Would be nice to be maneuverable in smaller areas, it will be used on a 3a property and 6a property.
I’ve been looking at two sizes, the Deere 17g and the Deere 26g, it seems that the 26g is much more capable but would be at the very limits of my towing requirements.
Note I’m open to other brands, just started with Deere since that’s the tractor I have.
Would love advice on what I might not be thinking about when it comes to sizing and any recommended models/makes that could fit the ticket. Especially with great lifting performance for 1500ish lb stones. I know I could rent but I rarely have a full weekend to work so the ability to do an hour or two here and there makes ownership worth it.
Thanks in advance!