Hard to beat a CAT 420D w/ 4WD and extend-a-hoe with hydraulic thumb. 1cu yd front bucket and 22ft reach with boom fully extended. In the hands of the right operator you’ll work circles around skid steer/mini-ex combo. As previously mentioned a full-size backhoe is HEAVY and has a much larger footprint so if you’ll be hauling often or working in tight spaces, compact equipment is a no brainer.
