Yes, A contractor that worked for me had one and it was fine but is very slow compared to a normal sized hoe. If you know someone that knows about how they work, you can sometimes get a good deal on one at an auction. The terramite would take 10 times longer then a normal sized one. If it is a repossesion, a little research can get the unlucky owner and they will usually tell you if the machine has any flaws but you still need to check it out.