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Read articles →This is a real homeowner project, not a review: Bill uses the 2038R's backhoe (a 270B) to trench 130 feet for conduit and tracer wire between house and garage, cutting asphalt, digging through heavy clay, and installing hand boxes. Along the way he shares practical details like operating RPM (1,500-1,800), digging depth (7 feet), reach (9'9"), and lift capacity (255 lbs). Best for owners wanting a long-form, real-world look at backhoe digging technique and specs rather than a product overview.
An owner-operator documenting his own property project on his personal channel, sharing hands-on experience rather than a sales or review pitch.
He operates around 1,500 to 1,800 RPM, saying it gives a comfortable setting that avoids slamming and jerking while providing adequate pressure to dig through the soil.
The owner's manual lists digging depth at 7 feet and reach out from the back at 9 feet 9 inches, with a swing arc of 150 degrees.
Bill notes the boom lifting ability is 255 pounds, though he mentions there are caveats on how that number was determined, found in the owner's manual.
Yes, Bill shows it going through real heavy clay, sometimes called gumbo, and a bit of frost in the ground, saying the backhoe really spoils you for jobs like this.
