DIY - Site Grading Work - Tractor / Backhoe Rec?

[Zach Schwarzmiller]

I bought 8 lots + a little cabin I was looking to have fun with and learn my tractor/backhoe operating skills. I see a lot of different little tractor / backhoe combinations. I've rented them before to dig up water lines, etc on my other rentals; however, really am not experienced in this realm. Does anyone recommend a good beginner tractor/backhoe for site prep work? I am not mechanically inclines either, so I need to take that into consideration on my purchase. Thank You!

[Patrick Liska]

What are you looking to do ?, dig foundations ? clear the lots ? move soil, stone ? for full basement foundations you will need a decent size machine. for trench footings, clear lots and move soil, why not look into something like a John Deere, where you can put different accessories on the machine - backhoe, bucket, lawn mower, post hole digger etc. ?