Hoes on a dime

The latest backhoe from Great Bend Manufacturing, the 951, is designed with two swing cylinders to provide precise control while digging.

Swing cylinders coupled with improved metering hydraulic spools offer the operator smooth control of the unit. It mounts on most 55- to 100-hp tractors with Cat. I and II 3-pt. hitches or on most skid steers from 40 to 100 hp. Digging depth is 9 ft. 7 in. with 4,575 lbs. of digging force. Suggested list prices with bucket: $8,350 with skid steer mount, or $7,950 with 3-pt. hitch mount. Contact Great Bend Mfg. Co., Dept. FIN, Box 829, Great Bend, KS 67530, 800/825-1701.

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