Thinking about a Mini-X ... ?

[Shawn T. W.]

Fit on the trailer. - you plan on moving often or are you thinking of hiring out? If the latter, check prices on insurance first, you may quickly rethink that plan.

Nope, neither.

But knowing the trucking industry quite well ... Trying to schedule delivery when I'm home, and they could deliver would be extremely tricky!

 

[Shawn T. W.]

I found this inspection video interesting ...

And this is a place nearby that Deere 17D that may do a pre-purchase inspection ... Heavy Equipment Repair Services in Colona, IL, Galesburg, IL & Quad Cities Area | B&B

 

[deezler]

So ... Would it be fair to say that a TLB and Mini-X would have the same digging power, if they were the same weight, (weight is the anchor the bucket pulls against?) but the Mini-X has much faster hydraulic flow, so can not only cycle faster, but can combine actions better?

I'm late here and didn't read all replies, but just to flag this one:

No, a mini-ex that is the same total weight as your compact TLB will dig WAY better and harder. And yes, much faster too. Tractor backhoes are just weaker, period. A tractor frame is not built strong enough to handle the full reaction forces of a comparably strong backhoe.

I have rented mini-ex's a few times, and then I bought my Kioti CK3510 with backhoe, and was pretty dissapointed with how weak it is. It can barely dig through tree roots, takes forever to get a stump out. Almost not worth even trying. And my Kioti is nearly 5000lbs with the front loader and backhoe mounted, actually sometimes I fill the front loader bucket with soil for another 1000lbs or so, and the backhoe still just kinda sucks. Better than a hand shovel, though.

 

[D'oh]

I chose a Mini Ex and a Stand On Skid, over a TLB for a few reasons

Small Lot so turning a TLB around would prove troublesome in many cases.

Dig a Pile, then 180 degree turn to move it. Or jump on the Mini Skid to move it?

360 degree of movement, not 35-45 degree with a Back Hoe. Not dirt so much as Branches, Stones, Outboard Motors, whatever.

I can tow a Trailer and Load Dirt with 1 Machine.

If I had a Tractor, I would use the 3 point hitch, more than the Hoe. Every time I need a Hoe, I would be switching, then switching back shortly.