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Overview
A real working session using a John Deere 270 backhoe and a wide 20-inch aftermarket smooth-blade bucket from Mud's Customs to dig holes for six balled-and-burlapped trees at a neighbor's property. Shows actual digging, depth and width adjustments, maneuvering a Bobcat with forks to set heavy root balls, and a candid comparison of backhoe versus mini excavator for this type of job. Best for owners curious about using a backhoe for tree planting or that specific wide bucket.
An owner-operator channel where the host documents real projects on his own and neighbors' properties, with no apparent dealership or manufacturer affiliation.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 2038R | John Deere 1025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 30.4 hp | 18.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,949 lbf (pivot) | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,356 lb | 758 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.2 gpm | 3.5 gpm |