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For $3200 i couldn't see how I could go wrong, everything works, leaks but works and I just had a guy call saying he would haul it for me at $3.25 a hauled mile, so I may even get it home in a week or so.
James G.
Maybe
I got a Dodge 3/4 ton on GL so I could pull a larger trailer but so far I haven't found one to rent in the area! I found the data plate on the front end loader but no luck so far on the backhoe, where is it located, I may have to dig down through some grease to find it, a little TLC is...
Got It!
It took a week of haggling but I got my Ford 4500 along with a dead battery, a few leaks and a full set of manuals(9 I think). Tried to pick it up Monday, that was a No-Go, way to heavy for my car hauler, it weighs way more than the 6400llbs it is listed as! Best price on the 52...
Me Too
The diesel is two grand cheaper than the gasser and about fifty miles closer, the diesel owner is the actual owner where as the guy with the gasser is an equipment dealer. If the guy tomorrow will go for 4K I will have a backhoe this time tomorrow!
Thanks for the Help.
James G.
Ford 4500
Found another Backhoe this one is a Ford 4500, talked to the owner, it starts, drives and stops, backhoe and front end loader both work fine, it is a diesel. Problems, a few small leaks, right brake drags a little if driven at road speeds for a mile or more. He is selling because...
Gas Engine
I failed to mention it has a gas not diesel engine, any special items to check other than the usual hard starting, smoke, no power?
James G.
I have found the wrecker is versitle but is little help digging footings for the new shop, I need a backhoe and I found one about 45 min. away, it is a Ford 3400, what should I look for in a well used backhoe, I guess it is a 70's model, "but in real good shape. very tight" Any pointers are...
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