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Read articles →A real-work job video where Tim and his wife Christy use the John Deere 2038R with the 270B backhoe and a grapple to pull large shrubs and regrade a backyard slope at a friend's property. The main hook is Tim's on-the-fly comparison of the 270B versus the 260B under hard pulling load, plus honest commentary on backhoe limitations versus a mini excavator. Light on specs, heavy on practical observation. Best for owners curious how the 270B performs on brush removal rather than routine digging.
An owner-operator channel run by Tim and his wife Christy, focused on real DIY projects with a family-friendly, learn-as-you-go tone rather than expert instruction.
Tim says the 270B has a lot more oomph than the 260B and this was the hardest he has pushed the 270 backhoe, feeling much more powerful under load.
Tim says the 270B is still nothing like a mini excavator, and the biggest problem is you cannot move your pile or spoils very far from the machine.
They used the grapple attachment on the 270B backhoe to pull large shrubs rather than cutting them with a chainsaw, which worked better.
