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<blockquote data-quote="nirias" data-source="post: 42988" data-attributes="member: 1018"><p>Skidsteer backhoes appear to be less popular these days and lots of contractors have replaced them with mini excavators. The result is that it is hard to find the new bobcat backhoe attachments new but it is really easy to find a decent second hand unit. For around $5-6K you can get one in almost new condition. Last year I picked one up that had lots of scrapes and a bit of rust for $3500 including two of the heavy duty buckets. I have no experience with the Bradco but I wouldn't be too concerned about buying an attachment that didn't have bobcat logo oil in it. If that were a problem you would see lots of posts here from people who rented an attachment and destroyed their skidsteer due to a nuance in the formulation of the oil that was in the attachment. The only time I worry about oil in an attachment is if it is used and I see signs of neglect. They you want to drain at least some of the oil to see if it is badly contaminated (and purge it all or rethink your purchase if you see big problems).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nirias, post: 42988, member: 1018"] Skidsteer backhoes appear to be less popular these days and lots of contractors have replaced them with mini excavators. The result is that it is hard to find the new bobcat backhoe attachments new but it is really easy to find a decent second hand unit. For around $5-6K you can get one in almost new condition. Last year I picked one up that had lots of scrapes and a bit of rust for $3500 including two of the heavy duty buckets. I have no experience with the Bradco but I wouldn't be too concerned about buying an attachment that didn't have bobcat logo oil in it. If that were a problem you would see lots of posts here from people who rented an attachment and destroyed their skidsteer due to a nuance in the formulation of the oil that was in the attachment. The only time I worry about oil in an attachment is if it is used and I see signs of neglect. They you want to drain at least some of the oil to see if it is badly contaminated (and purge it all or rethink your purchase if you see big problems). [/QUOTE]
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