Today I'll use my John Deere 2038r backhoe to rebuild a retaining wall. My John Deere 2038r is equipped with the 270b backhoe, this compact tractor makes my digging projects so much easier. Rebuilding a retaining wall can be a challenge, but with the John Deere 2038R combined with the 220r loader, there aren't many projects I can't do living in rural Iowa.
I'll also discuss ownership vs. renting a backhoe.

Welcome to my channel. I'm in Dubuque, Iowa, and my channel is known as @ Bill Burkhart, or Today in Iowa; I'm a do-it-yourselfer & rural enthusiast. Check out my channel and the many how-to videos, including the John Deere 2038r compact tractor, the John Deere 1025R loader backhoe, and the many implements I use to maintain my property.

Links to other retaining wall repairs are here.
   • DIY retaining wall repair. Step by St...  
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Chapters
0:00 Project Overview
1:20 Ice Dam background
1:35 Santa Claus fly through
1:46 Heating cable project explained
2:18 Retaining wall removal
2:50 Frontier forks in use
3:59 Backhoe paddle in use
4:15 Backhoe work starts
4:50 Shout outs
5:23 Backhoe work
5:51 Loader work
6:24 Backhoe work
7:51 Backhoe design specifications
8:06 Using thumb attachment
10:09 Preparing footing for block walls
10:40 wall installation
11:30 Rock from the quarry
12:00 drain tile erosion mat installation
12:17 Backfill wall
13:16 Next project video preview