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[QUOTE=KubotaRick;178950] I would like to bring this topic back up as I am looking to purchase a Kubota L3010 with loader and hope to add a Backhoe to it. Does anyone else have any input as to if this is a good idea, what backhoe is best, etc.also the tractor is a 2002 L3010 HST, L1750 Loader, has 210 hours, and is in extremely good shape, for $12,000, does the price seem in line. Any info would be greatly appreciated, Rick [/QUOTE]

I've had the woods7500 3ph for 4 years. I dug 3 footings with it. I've never had an issue with the 3ph set-up. But a word of advise, Don't let anyone else use it. Don't loan it out. When I use it I pay very close attention that I'm not putting the 3ph in a bind. Also, if someone mistakenly lifts the 3ph that could prove very costly. the 3ph is left all the way down.
The woods7500 is PTO driven. It's still kinda slow for my taste so I could only imagine how slow a backhoe running off the tractor hydraulics would be. I bought it used and have had to replace 4 hoses already. There is a flaw in the design, IMO, as the lines rub the metal on the tractor at the first bend. If I used it more I would coat the metal with something to stop the abrasion.
All things considered, I'm happy with the woods7500. It's made life a lot easier. I hate renting equipment.
As for the price, go to the local dealer and give them a chance to win your business. if they can't compete then you found your answer. My L3010 is a 1999 model with 620 hours. so 250 hours is extra low but verify the maintenance has been done. When I bought my L3010 new the dealer let me make $1000/month payments for 6 months then financed the rest with Kubota. I was using it on a project so it was a break even for me vs paying a subcontractor. The dealer told me I could bring it back any time and walk away from the deal. So Kind of like rent to own. And then he said "but you won't". He was good. and he was right.

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