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Read articles →An owner-in-learning-mode using his Kioti CK3510SE's KB2475L backhoe and thumb attachment to sort and move a cedar log pile for firewood. The footage is informal and self-described as practice runs rather than demonstration, covering grip technique, picking up odd-shaped logs, and a brief note on the risks of driving with a load on hilly ground. Best for new backhoe owners curious how the thumb handles real, uneven material.
An owner-operator sharing candid, learning-curve impressions from work on his own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
Yes, the owner says the backhoe made pretty quick work of the log pile and was impressed with its capability, even on big cedar logs.
The owner avoids this, saying it is not incredibly stable on hilly ground and he does not think it is good for the backhoe to drive with a load.
The owner describes his expertise as not awesome but growing with each log and each use, still figuring out grip technique on odd-shaped pieces.
