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Read articles →An owner-operator documents three evenings of after-work backhoe digging on a TYM 2515, cutting a ~130-foot trench to run solar conduit from a workshop to his house. The video shows real-world problem-solving, angling the tractor on a slope, navigating tight spots under a deck, and managing hard clay, plus an honest post-dig reckoning when he realizes he dug nearly four feet deep instead of the target 18-24 inches. Best for owners curious how the TYM 2515 backhoe handles demanding conditions and tricky positioning, not a how-to tutorial.
An owner-operator building out a rural homestead in southern Illinois, sharing unscripted, candid footage of his own work with no apparent commercial affiliation.
The clay was described as hard as a rock and could not be broken apart by hand, though the backhoe still removed it in broken chunks, making digging tough and slow.
He angled the tractor instead of backing straight in, keeping it on flat ground so the tires stayed level while still being able to swing and dump dirt to the side.
Yes, he dug under the porch about a foot using the bucket at arm's length, though he accidentally hit the deck boards and porch wood slightly with the bucket.
He aimed for 18 to 24 inches but, digging by feel without anyone measuring, ended up almost four feet deep, about 44 to 45 inches in spots.
