I spent many years trying to justify having a backhoe, then one day I realized I don't have to justify if I want one. Those thing saves a lot of work !
Nice and pretty backhoe. I envy you people that have land. I hate living in the city. Hearing roosters in the background reminds me of my kid days on my granpas farm near Sioux City Iowa. Have fun digging.
Ok, that's your new toy.... where's her's?😂 Better be saving some money😂 just kidding👍 Needing some weight on front of that tractor! Thanks for letting me visit. ~Pam~
She controls all the money so she has to buy her own toy. lol She tells me when I can have one. lol Yes, next tractor video will show me adding fluid to front tires for weight. Then I will be adding a subframe under it in another vid....picking up steel tomorrow to weld it together. Thanks for watching Pam and have a wonderful weekend coming!
Little Mountain Life - it was definitely a nice surprise as I had no idea Josie had been saving for one! I can’t wait to try it out this fall on a few projects around here. Hopefully you can get one soon! Have a good week ~
Thanks for sharing, we are also from the ozarks! I am considering getting a woodmaxx backhoe, seems to have decent reviews, warranty and parts are easily available. Would love to get your opinion on everything since you have had a chance to use it. We have a MF35, MF135, and a JD620, so I would end up using it on one of these tractors (most likely the fergusons)....I'm hesitant to get a 3pt backhoe because I have heard bad things...but they are more in my budget, and I wouldn't try to tear it up or my tractor...and the fact that they come with a external pto pump makes it really nice. I wouldn't be using it all the time, just every now and again--footings, trenches for water lines, cleaning up fence lines, taking out stumps (maybe??if possible?). What are your thoughts on the backhoe? Especially since you are running it on the same tractor I would be running it on. Any advice for me? Also why did you choose the 7600 instead of the bigger 8600 (besides cost). Do you think the ferguson would operate better with the 7600? Any and all advice would be appreciated before I pull the trigger 😁 Thanks!
The heavy tractor would be best. I will post some pics of things I did to make mine work better. The backhoe is stonger than the old tractor I have. I have noticed that digging in moist soil saves a lot of work in the Ozarks. You just have to take your time and work around rock and stumps to get them out. If you remember it's not made like a full scale backhoe you will be fine. Respect the Woodmax and it will work well or at least it has for me. A lot of people try to put them on newer tractors and run into trouble with the aluminum body cracking or busting. I have had no trouble with the heavy cast older tractor. I'll post a notice on here when I add pics! Thanks
I wish Id thought of it sooner. I just dug a 180 ft x 3ft deep septic line in and had no problems at all. Except my ole legs getting up and down off tractor. We have had a load of rain this year so the digging was pretty easy. Most of years this clay down here is like concrete. It worked out well for keeping the soil with a little dampness. Not mud but moisture. The rocks so far has not been a problem but I haven't run in to a massive one. If I had I would have went around it. lol. If I can remember I have some rocks to dig out below our orchard that are a trick to mow around that I will be taking out. But probably not till fall when tick and chiggers are gone. I have been very happy with it so far!
Hello from Australia. Does your Ferguson 35 handle the backhoe O/K? I have a 35 and am looking at a siomilar backhoe that is called a B6. Thereis a B7 also. Do you know what your 7600 weighs please?
Hello, the 7600 is about 1030 lbs. I added weight to front end of tractor,, Had to add liquid in front tires and I added about 250 lb of weight to the front end. The backhoe is locked into position so you don't have to worry about 3 point lifting it. Make sure all your hook ups are heavy duty, I also set mine up so the sway bars are a solid bar so there is no movement. The tractors power is plenty to run the backhoe. Hope this helps !
@@roderickbarry2411 Not when sitting in place but going up hill or turning in gravel was fun! lol I added 250lbs to front end and about 40 lbs per each front tire and it took care of it. I live on hillside and have no problems now.
Hey Jim, boy ole boy I could use something like that. Don't know if my little Toro Wheel horse could handle it 😂. Great video many thanks for sharing, keep up the great job. You guys take care. Dean
Hey Dean thanks, I'm hoping to dig some water lines in with it when we start getting some rain. Ground is like concrete right now. They make all sizes of these things so you never know one might fit your rig. Thanks again!
I don't use it everyday but every time I take it out to do digging in this hard clay I pat myself on the back. I know there's a lot said about tractor size and all but with this old tractor of mine I've never had any issues except adding extra counter balance weight. Just check with the Woodmax dealer for your tractor size and recommendations. Thanks
For a small tractor it works really well. The tractor we have was made in the 50s and has a 35 horse motor. It is lite in the front end so I had to add fluid to tires and put a weight of 200 lbs on front end. It will never dig as well as a normal backhoe but does everything I need. I plant trees and I have dug a 100 ft septic line 3 ft deep with no problem. Digging out stumps requires really digging around stump well because tractor is lite weight. After all I said above I am soooo happy I have bought it. Anymore question feel free to ask. Jim
I like the WoodMaxx Backhoe, I see you have it on a Trailer, did you buy it from a AR dealer? How do You like overall? Thank you.. I'm looking to buy one.. Great Video 👍
There are dealers closer than I bought. I bought right from main Woodmax on internet and had it shipped in, free shipping to Springfield. I took a trailer to shipping company up there and picked it up. They wouldn't deliver down gravel road where we live. You can check internet to see where your closest company is and if they will deliver. Thanks
@@OzarkMountainGoats Thank You... Info helpful... I'd been looking online and maindealer.. Shipping too.. Lol I live back off pavement, Mile or better, Gravel Rd...
I got a Mahindra tractor 50 HP... Great machine if your thinking about upgrading newer.. Basically a 60s version of International Harvester... Real Shift, Clutch 4+4 diesel.. Price wise, better than Green, Orange, Blue tractors price by far.. Yet out lift them to for 50 HP models.. Strong brute force... Something to consider if you up grade..
@@marks6951 I'm waiting until this one dies before changing up but I do like Mahindra. The guy down the road has one and it's a beast! I will keep all that in mind though when I do go to change up. Thanks
@@OzarkMountainGoats Definitely, and be sure to watch Mahindra Rise Video History on them.. WWll Willy's Jeep, paired with International Harvester too.. I love mine.. You won't find soft week metals either.. Heavy Weight tractors... I don't live on flat Terain either.. My sales rep, Great.. 7 year Warranty... And you can get parts US... Their huge in Texas.. Watch their video's..
I've got a massey Ferguson to35 that I was thinking about getting a 3 point backhoe for . It looks like it's about the same size as your tractor has it worked out pretty good? If so I might look into getting one like you have
It worked out pretty good. Nothing like a big backhoe but it does good for what I need. I put in 100ft septic line a water feature many trees and dug waterlines. If you get one you will need to add weight to front end and make sure you add 2 sets of sway bars at three point connections. Thanks for watching!
Definitely need weights on front of tractor.. just be careful using it and you'll be fine, lots of folks think they'll "break the tractor" don't realize that happens when they're too rough and driving too fast through rough ground. Some people can break anything 😆
Thanks David. I have added 200 lb weight to front end plus added liquid in front tires. It will hardly slip now even on a slope now. I'm old everything is slow and easy now. lol Thanks again!!!
@@OzarkMountainGoats Any details on how you added weight would be very helpful. My TO35 is definitely needing some weight in front now that my WM7600 is installed! And thanks for the recommendation.
@@atruef there were 4 bolt holes on mine on bottom of motor. I drilled 2 holes in 2 sections 2x2 steel and let them stick out front. Bought bolts that were long enough to go through 2x2 steel tubing and into holes Then welded angled steel on front of 2x2s sticking out in front of tractor. Forming a rectangle frame. Then I poured a concrete weight the same size to set inside frame. I put wire and a hook in concrete block sticking out of top so I could set it in metal frame. Hope this helps.
I am considering adding a backhoe to my new farmtrac 25 hp..i see someposts that say 3pt hitch models arent good for the small tractors,,what has been your exp so far,,,any issues with tractor frame,,my farmtrac is built pretty stout ALOT better than the TYM AND JD models i looked at
I have added extra weight to the front end of the tractor and filled the front wheels with liquid for weight. The backhoe is heavy and more powerful than my old tractor is but I made it work. The backhoe runs well and I have dug several large holes. I added 100 ft of septic line for drainage to system and have dug large extra large holes to plant trees (15) and filled them with better soil cause ours is terrible here in the Ozarks. Not one bit of trouble. I have also bought a small extra bucket for smaller projects. I've dug out some pretty big rocks out of water line ditches that I've run to the barn. If you live up north where soil is decent you shouldn't have any trouble. If you're in the rocky hills waiting till spring helps when the clay isn't like solid rock. Hope this helps!
I have a LS tractor with 35hp with a frontloader and the tires are all filled, im thinking of buying the largest unit the 8600 model. Has anyone complained about snapping their tractor in half? My LS M235 seams to be alot better built than the 24hp tractors I looked at. It's diffenitly more beefier than my Ford 3000.
@@leecraig7164 I really don't want to recommend anything that would hurt your tractor. That is only a decision you can make. You can call and talk to Woodmax and they will tell you if it will work on your tractor or not. That is what I did. Good luck and like I said, as far as mine, it's done well. I know almost every tractor dealers out there will tell you not to do it. I have an old heavy tractor and it's done good. I called Woodmax and asked if it would work for me. Good luck!
what kind of tractor do you have I have a 1952 TO 30 Ferguson thinking about getting one for it my tractor is 30 horse power but if I do I'll put braces under the tractor off of an muck bucket
It's a TO35. Since the video I added about 200 lb weight to the front of tractor (we live in the hills) and added fluid to front tires. I would also go with the size smaller backhoe and the smaller 12" bucket. Your only talking a little less depth. The smaller bucket wouldn't move the tractor around so much. I got the 15" bucket. I may get smaller bucket myself. If you live in the northern states with black soil and less rock or in sandy soil not a problem but down here with all the rock you have to take small bites at a time. But the backhoe works well and I and very happy with it. The baces are a very smart idea. I have done some extra bracing also but not to that extent. This is a well made machine and I'm sure it will out last the tractor but that's OK. I can pick up a used tractor for half the cost of the backhoe when this one is worn out. Thanks and if you have any question I can help with give me a hollar!
@@OzarkMountainGoats I'm putting a 7600 on a TO35 this week, based in large part on your video and comments! I'm not having any luck finding good examples of adding weight to the front end. Can you please detail how you added 200#, which ought to be sufficient. I'll need to be able to take the weight(s) off when I mow - it can get mushy here in N. Texas in the spring.
@@atruef I'll have to do some thinking on that one. I made mine permanent. I will do some thinking over the next couple days and see if I can help you out.
Thanks for your email. Here is the contact information and website. www.woodmaxx.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURbZWhszO8Q7rrpoWNLx6N4YkVjoBmkZzUCJ7gdm-5bvrj7bTaOfEsRoCsnAQAvD_BwE
@John Pruett Sorry it's taken so long to respond, I just seen your comment. Sounds like you may be using a tractor a lot more than me if your removing off and on. There are some good video on removing the backhoe on youtube from other people that helped me. I really don't take the hoe off of tractor at all. That old tractor is dedicated to the backhoe. Around our parts of country you can't get a backhoe for a good price at all. They are super costly. 6 grand is a good price for sure. I have had really good luck with the backhoe I got but good luck with what ever you go with.
I spent many years trying to justify having a backhoe, then one day I realized I don't have to justify if I want one. Those thing saves a lot of work !
Great video! That saves so much time and back aches
Awesome little toy. Thanks for sharing😊
Thank you and yes when you get my age any help is nice. Thanks again!
Nice.. you guys always have something going on.. appreciate you sharing your lives with us.
Thank you, we don't have a lot of down time that's for sure! Thanks again
Nice and pretty backhoe. I envy you people that have land. I hate living in the city. Hearing roosters in the background reminds me of my kid days on my granpas farm near Sioux City Iowa. Have fun digging.
I know. I had to live there for years till I was able to get out. So worth it! Thanks for watching.
Wow what a awesome new play toy !! I can't wait to see the video of you trying it out . That's going to come in handy for so much stuff .
Thanks Aaric, I'll be using it this fall for a water line to the goat barn Tired of having to carry! lol Thanks
Great video ! We just came through the Ozarks 😂that is a great idea. I’m going to look into getting one ! Thanks
Pat Sector 7G - thank you! It’s really been nice having it. Thank you for watching 😊
Looks like a great unit
Thank you ~ we’ve gotten a lot of use out of it.
What a wonderful thing to have
Paula Miller - yes it is and we feel blessed to have it!
Ok, that's your new toy.... where's her's?😂 Better be saving some money😂 just kidding👍 Needing some weight on front of that tractor! Thanks for letting me visit. ~Pam~
She controls all the money so she has to buy her own toy. lol She tells me when I can have one. lol Yes, next tractor video will show me adding fluid to front tires for weight. Then I will be adding a subframe under it in another vid....picking up steel tomorrow to weld it together. Thanks for watching Pam and have a wonderful weekend coming!
So jealous! I want a backhoe so bad!
Little Mountain Life - it was definitely a nice surprise as I had no idea Josie had been saving for one! I can’t wait to try it out this fall on a few projects around here. Hopefully you can get one soon! Have a good week ~
did that top bracket come with the kit?
Not sure what you mean by the top bracket. I was able to connect the 3 points without issues.
Thanks for sharing, we are also from the ozarks! I am considering getting a woodmaxx backhoe, seems to have decent reviews, warranty and parts are easily available. Would love to get your opinion on everything since you have had a chance to use it. We have a MF35, MF135, and a JD620, so I would end up using it on one of these tractors (most likely the fergusons)....I'm hesitant to get a 3pt backhoe because I have heard bad things...but they are more in my budget, and I wouldn't try to tear it up or my tractor...and the fact that they come with a external pto pump makes it really nice. I wouldn't be using it all the time, just every now and again--footings, trenches for water lines, cleaning up fence lines, taking out stumps (maybe??if possible?). What are your thoughts on the backhoe? Especially since you are running it on the same tractor I would be running it on. Any advice for me? Also why did you choose the 7600 instead of the bigger 8600 (besides cost). Do you think the ferguson would operate better with the 7600? Any and all advice would be appreciated before I pull the trigger 😁 Thanks!
The heavy tractor would be best. I will post some pics of things I did to make mine work better. The backhoe is stonger than the old tractor I have. I have noticed that digging in moist soil saves a lot of work in the Ozarks. You just have to take your time and work around rock and stumps to get them out. If you remember it's not made like a full scale backhoe you will be fine. Respect the Woodmax and it will work well or at least it has for me. A lot of people try to put them on newer tractors and run into trouble with the aluminum body cracking or busting. I have had no trouble with the heavy cast older tractor. I'll post a notice on here when I add pics! Thanks
Any update on this? maybe some action video of it working?
thanks
I wish Id thought of it sooner. I just dug a 180 ft x 3ft deep septic line in and had no problems at all. Except my ole legs getting up and down off tractor. We have had a load of rain this year so the digging was pretty easy. Most of years this clay down here is like concrete. It worked out well for keeping the soil with a little dampness. Not mud but moisture. The rocks so far has not been a problem but I haven't run in to a massive one. If I had I would have went around it. lol. If I can remember I have some rocks to dig out below our orchard that are a trick to mow around that I will be taking out. But probably not till fall when tick and chiggers are gone. I have been very happy with it so far!
@@OzarkMountainGoats excellent, thanks for your response
AWESOME...Thanks for sharing
Your welcome thanks for stopping by!
Hello from Australia. Does your Ferguson 35 handle the backhoe O/K? I have a 35 and am looking at a siomilar backhoe that is called a B6. Thereis a B7 also. Do you know what your 7600 weighs please?
Hello, the 7600 is about 1030 lbs. I added weight to front end of tractor,, Had to add liquid in front tires and I added about 250 lb of weight to the front end. The backhoe is locked into position so you don't have to worry about 3 point lifting it. Make sure all your hook ups are heavy duty, I also set mine up so the sway bars are a solid bar so there is no movement. The tractors power is plenty to run the backhoe. Hope this helps !
Thank you. I was considering wheel weights for the front. Did you find the front wheels lifting off the ground before you added weight??
@@roderickbarry2411 Not when sitting in place but going up hill or turning in gravel was fun! lol I added 250lbs to front end and about 40 lbs per each front tire and it took care of it. I live on hillside and have no problems now.
Hey Jim, boy ole boy I could use something like that. Don't know if my little Toro Wheel horse could handle it 😂. Great video many thanks for sharing, keep up the great job. You guys take care. Dean
Hey Dean thanks, I'm hoping to dig some water lines in with it when we start getting some rain. Ground is like concrete right now. They make all sizes of these things so you never know one might fit your rig. Thanks again!
It's been 3yr. How has this machine been working for you?
I don't use it everyday but every time I take it out to do digging in this hard clay I pat myself on the back. I know there's a lot said about tractor size and all but with this old tractor of mine I've never had any issues except adding extra counter balance weight. Just check with the Woodmax dealer for your tractor size and recommendations. Thanks
@@OzarkMountainGoats thx, not sure what kinda rig you have but the older machines tend to be tougher than a air conditioner in a west Texas heatwave
Don't you just love it when your gal calls tractor implements "pretty"
Robin R. Koykka - hahahahaha, “she thinks my tractors sexy” ... 🤣
@@OzarkMountainGoats Probably because she thinks the owner is too :-)
Really contemplating getting one. How’s it working now you’ve had it a while
For a small tractor it works really well. The tractor we have was made in the 50s and has a 35 horse motor. It is lite in the front end so I had to add fluid to tires and put a weight of 200 lbs on front end. It will never dig as well as a normal backhoe but does everything I need. I plant trees and I have dug a 100 ft septic line 3 ft deep with no problem. Digging out stumps requires really digging around stump well because tractor is lite weight. After all I said above I am soooo happy I have bought it. Anymore question feel free to ask. Jim
I like the WoodMaxx Backhoe, I see you have it on a Trailer, did you buy it from a AR dealer? How do You like overall? Thank you.. I'm looking to buy one.. Great Video 👍
There are dealers closer than I bought. I bought right from main Woodmax on internet and had it shipped in, free shipping to Springfield. I took a trailer to shipping company up there and picked it up. They wouldn't deliver down gravel road where we live. You can check internet to see where your closest company is and if they will deliver. Thanks
@@OzarkMountainGoats Thank You... Info helpful... I'd been looking online and maindealer.. Shipping too.. Lol I live back off pavement, Mile or better, Gravel Rd...
I got a Mahindra tractor 50 HP... Great machine if your thinking about upgrading newer.. Basically a 60s version of International Harvester... Real Shift, Clutch 4+4 diesel.. Price wise, better than Green, Orange, Blue tractors price by far.. Yet out lift them to for 50 HP models.. Strong brute force... Something to consider if you up grade..
@@marks6951 I'm waiting until this one dies before changing up but I do like Mahindra. The guy down the road has one and it's a beast! I will keep all that in mind though when I do go to change up. Thanks
@@OzarkMountainGoats Definitely, and be sure to watch Mahindra Rise Video History on them.. WWll Willy's Jeep, paired with International Harvester too.. I love mine.. You won't find soft week metals either.. Heavy Weight tractors... I don't live on flat Terain either.. My sales rep, Great.. 7 year Warranty... And you can get parts US... Their huge in Texas.. Watch their video's..
I've got a massey Ferguson to35 that I was thinking about getting a 3 point backhoe for . It looks like it's about the same size as your tractor has it worked out pretty good? If so I might look into getting one like you have
It worked out pretty good. Nothing like a big backhoe but it does good for what I need. I put in 100ft septic line a water feature many trees and dug waterlines. If you get one you will need to add weight to front end and make sure you add 2 sets of sway bars at three point connections. Thanks for watching!
@@OzarkMountainGoats cool I was wandering if made it back end heavy I believe I'm gonna get one thanks for the info
Very interesting video, like !!!!!
Thank you very much!
How long from the time you ordered it until it was dropped off at your farm, did it take?
About a week but that was a few years ago. Don't know about supply and demands now. I would call Woodmax to get a better idea. Thanks
Definitely need weights on front of tractor.. just be careful using it and you'll be fine, lots of folks think they'll "break the tractor" don't realize that happens when they're too rough and driving too fast through rough ground. Some people can break anything 😆
Thanks David. I have added 200 lb weight to front end plus added liquid in front tires. It will hardly slip now even on a slope now. I'm old everything is slow and easy now. lol Thanks again!!!
@@OzarkMountainGoats Any details on how you added weight would be very helpful. My TO35 is definitely needing some weight in front now that my WM7600 is installed! And thanks for the recommendation.
@@atruef there were 4 bolt holes on mine on bottom of motor. I drilled 2 holes in 2 sections 2x2 steel and let them stick out front. Bought bolts that were long enough to go through 2x2 steel tubing and into holes Then welded angled steel on front of 2x2s sticking out in front of tractor. Forming a rectangle frame. Then I poured a concrete weight the same size to set inside frame. I put wire and a hook in concrete block sticking out of top so I could set it in metal frame. Hope this helps.
I am considering adding a backhoe to my new farmtrac 25 hp..i see someposts that say 3pt hitch models arent good for the small tractors,,what has been your exp so far,,,any issues with tractor frame,,my farmtrac is built pretty stout ALOT better than the TYM AND JD models i looked at
I have not had any issues but I would contact Woodmax to get their opinion. I personally love it.
How has it been holding up since you posted this? Would you still recommend it?
I have added extra weight to the front end of the tractor and filled the front wheels with liquid for weight. The backhoe is heavy and more powerful than my old tractor is but I made it work. The backhoe runs well and I have dug several large holes. I added 100 ft of septic line for drainage to system and have dug large extra large holes to plant trees (15) and filled them with better soil cause ours is terrible here in the Ozarks. Not one bit of trouble. I have also bought a small extra bucket for smaller projects. I've dug out some pretty big rocks out of water line ditches that I've run to the barn. If you live up north where soil is decent you shouldn't have any trouble. If you're in the rocky hills waiting till spring helps when the clay isn't like solid rock. Hope this helps!
I have a LS tractor with 35hp with a frontloader and the tires are all filled, im thinking of buying the largest unit the 8600 model. Has anyone complained about snapping their tractor in half? My LS M235 seams to be alot better built than the 24hp tractors I looked at. It's diffenitly more beefier than my Ford 3000.
@@leecraig7164 I really don't want to recommend anything that would hurt your tractor. That is only a decision you can make. You can call and talk to Woodmax and they will tell you if it will work on your tractor or not. That is what I did. Good luck and like I said, as far as mine, it's done well. I know almost every tractor dealers out there will tell you not to do it. I have an old heavy tractor and it's done good. I called Woodmax and asked if it would work for me. Good luck!
what kind of tractor do you have
I have a 1952 TO 30 Ferguson
thinking about getting one for it
my tractor is 30 horse power
but if I do I'll put braces under the tractor off of an muck bucket
It's a TO35. Since the video I added about 200 lb weight to the front of tractor (we live in the hills) and added fluid to front tires. I would also go with the size smaller backhoe and the smaller 12" bucket. Your only talking a little less depth. The smaller bucket wouldn't move the tractor around so much. I got the 15" bucket. I may get smaller bucket myself. If you live in the northern states with black soil and less rock or in sandy soil not a problem but down here with all the rock you have to take small bites at a time. But the backhoe works well and I and very happy with it. The baces are a very smart idea. I have done some extra bracing also but not to that extent. This is a well made machine and I'm sure it will out last the tractor but that's OK. I can pick up a used tractor for half the cost of the backhoe when this one is worn out. Thanks and if you have any question I can help with give me a hollar!
@@OzarkMountainGoats I'm putting a 7600 on a TO35 this week, based in large part on your video and comments! I'm not having any luck finding good examples of adding weight to the front end. Can you please detail how you added 200#, which ought to be sufficient. I'll need to be able to take the weight(s) off when I mow - it can get mushy here in N. Texas in the spring.
@@atruef I'll have to do some thinking on that one. I made mine permanent. I will do some thinking over the next couple days and see if I can help you out.
Nice backhoe got to watch the tractor closely that backhoe will brake it in half because it don't have a frame
I mentioned that in the video discription. Thanks
I’m sure you’ll get lots of work out of that. Can’t beat a new toy
Yes toys are fun for sure! Thanks
Nice
Thank you Michael.
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Thanks for your email. Here is the contact information and website.
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@John Pruett Sorry it's taken so long to respond, I just seen your comment. Sounds like you may be using a tractor a lot more than me if your removing off and on. There are some good video on removing the backhoe on youtube from other people that helped me. I really don't take the hoe off of tractor at all. That old tractor is dedicated to the backhoe. Around our parts of country you can't get a backhoe for a good price at all. They are super costly. 6 grand is a good price for sure. I have had really good luck with the backhoe I got but good luck with what ever you go with.