Background info:
I've absolutely loved construction vehicles since I was a kid. I've just never had an opportunity to be around them that closely. I've often dreamed about one day starting a business just so I would have an excuse to own one. Right now I have a Cub Cadet sc2400, which is a sub-compact utility tractor. Just a step above a garden tractor, but it has a bucket and can do a few things. Enough to clear my yard and let me have a little bit of fun.
My own research:
I think people will say the following about backhoes:
a) they are good at a lot of things, but not great at anything?
b) a one-man business would be more viable with smaller tools, like mini excavators, a skid steer type of machine, etc.
My questions:
1. Would a one-man backhoe business be a viable company in the Maritimes? My gut tells me "no". So if that's the case, my only other option is to get rich enough another way that I can afford to just buy one of these as a toy.
2. Can you effectively use a backhoe year round? With a snow bucket can these things get enough traction for them to work well in the winter? Do any backhoe's have PTO's or other methods of using a snow blower attachment?
Would love to hear from anyone with ideas or advice.
I've absolutely loved construction vehicles since I was a kid. I've just never had an opportunity to be around them that closely. I've often dreamed about one day starting a business just so I would have an excuse to own one. Right now I have a Cub Cadet sc2400, which is a sub-compact utility tractor. Just a step above a garden tractor, but it has a bucket and can do a few things. Enough to clear my yard and let me have a little bit of fun.
My own research:
I think people will say the following about backhoes:
a) they are good at a lot of things, but not great at anything?
b) a one-man business would be more viable with smaller tools, like mini excavators, a skid steer type of machine, etc.
My questions:
1. Would a one-man backhoe business be a viable company in the Maritimes? My gut tells me "no". So if that's the case, my only other option is to get rich enough another way that I can afford to just buy one of these as a toy.
2. Can you effectively use a backhoe year round? With a snow bucket can these things get enough traction for them to work well in the winter? Do any backhoe's have PTO's or other methods of using a snow blower attachment?
Would love to hear from anyone with ideas or advice.