I made an attempt to purchase an ARPS tractor backhoe and failed (previous post). Unit didn't run. It had a Wisconsin V4 that was dead, could not test any functions plus price was too high so I passed.

Downloaded Jim Buntings plans and am ready to order metal to weld up a backhoe.

Question: Has anyone build one and if so do you have comments or suggestions. The design is similar to commercial units and the comments I've read on the Chinese units concern pin and hole wear which is addressed in this design.

Thanks
JLG


James Geraci