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Read articles →A hobby homesteader uses the BX23S's backhoe and front loader to repair a blown-out duck pond, digging out silt, installing an overflow pipe, and building up the edges. It's a casual, real-world work session rather than a machine review, with honest commentary on what the tractor could and couldn't reach. Best for BX23S owners curious how it handles light earthmoving in soft, muddy conditions.
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Not always. The operator found some areas too mushy to get into with the tractor, saying it was probably too mushy even to walk in on foot.
He dug out silt and sludge with the backhoe to build up the edges and add depth, then installed an overflow pipe to control and raise the water level.
Yes, the next morning he showed the pond had filled to the right level, saying the overflow came out just right and the pond level looked perfect.
