I'm going to be doing some construction at the house, probably starting in the spring.
Building a large garage in my backyard. I also have a lot of site work, grading, landscaping etc to do.
I have wanted a "compact utility tractor" for some time. But I figure the earthmoving needs of construction and what I want it for later are different needs. So I was considering buying a larger backhoe, and selling it in a few years, trading for something smaller.
Came across this today though, and older John Deere 300 Industrial, with loader and backhoe. Only $3k. Supposedly good to got ready for work.
It's gas engine (booo) but PTO power and whatever aren't really a concern in this machine.
Is anyone familiar with these or similar tractors? Is this up to the task of digging trench for building footings (4' frost line here) and general earth moving?
'https://nh.craigslist.org/grd/d/rindge-john-deere-300-industrial/7002375814.html