I've made the three point linkage adaptor for the backhoe and the welding held for a test dig.
Now I need to have the hydraulic bank serviced and then I can dig the 500 mm of surplus earth out of the top bay of the shed so the floor can be concreted, should be easier than pick and shovel and wheelbarrow.
Once I've had a bit of practice I'll dig a service pit to make greasing the blitz easier
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