Pickup-Mounted Backhoe

Pickup-Mounted Backhoe PICKUPS Accessories 10-1-29 If you've ever considered buying a backhoe, you'll want to take a look at this new "Bumper Bucket" that's carried on the front end of a pickup or truck. "It can be used to dig ditches, clean out drainage ditches, open up sewer lines, dig footings for small buildings, corner posts and many other small jobs," says C.W. Plunkett,director of marketing for Vernon & Sons Enterprises, Lebanon, Mo., the manufacturer. The Bumper Bucket has a swing radius of 85?, a reach of 88 in. and a depth capability of 55 in. It weighs 435 lbs. and comes with 6, 8 or 12-in. wide buckets. Hydraulic power is provided by a fan-belt driven pump with electric clutch. "It requires no modification of truck or tractor. The unit comes with mounting supports that are attached to the truck frame with U bolts. Once installed, it's quickly detachable by removing 2 bolts and unhooking two hoses. The operator stands alongside the unit in operation," says Plunkett. The Bumper Bucket sells for $3,495. A 3-pt. tractor mounted model is also available. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Vernon & Sons, Enterprises, Box 29, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 (ph 417 532-3167 or 532-3168).

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