The 1-1.5T minis lift an enormous amount because they use an under-boom cylinder, rather than an over-boom cylinder. You can get yourself in trouble with how much they can lift. There are Utube vids showing in excess of 750#.
BTW, I also have a 7.5-ft backhoe attachment on my tractor. I can lift only a small fraction of the amount my XN08 will lift. These hoe attachments have over-boom cylinders.
If you already have a tractor, get a cheap mini if you are handy. It will (initially) cost less than a backhoe attachment.