xp190
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Hi guys
I have an opportunity to get a hold of a Ford 555B backhoe. Currently it belongs to a family friend who has been using it on his property to do a bit of landscaping, and since he's almost done, he told me he will want to get rid of it. I always wanted a backhoe for my property, although I don't have a lot of landscaping to do anymore, I am looking at buying it from him for hobby and a bit of work reasons.
From what I know, the backhoe has been used by the city, had the engine replaced, and came into our family friends possession. He started it up for me, and it cranked right over, no smoke, sounded very nice at idle. He says everything works on it, but the rubber hydraulics lines may need some attention in the future. It's beat up for sure, and looks like was partially painted due to rust, but the working parts of it seemed in good condition overall. I'm not looking to put this thing to heavy duty work, I enjoy restoring machines like that and using them for maintenance, besides, there is never a backhoe around when you need one, all my neighbors agree
I don't know what year it is, he doesn't either, it has a diesel engine (big plus), extend-a-hoe, looks like MFWD, power steering (it leaks a bit), full cabin, it used to have a/c (not that it matters to me) the gauges are broken but it looks like it's around 4K hours or so, and I should be able to fix them right up, tires are decent, cabin was partially restored as it had birds living in it at some point.
I'll post a few pictures. Since I never owned anything like this, and don't have much of an idea as to what to look for when pricing one out, I'd appreciate any pointers and input on what this backhoe is worth. I know he bought it for 10K, and fixed up a few things here and there, he told me to make him an offer.
Appreciate your input guys.
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I have an opportunity to get a hold of a Ford 555B backhoe. Currently it belongs to a family friend who has been using it on his property to do a bit of landscaping, and since he's almost done, he told me he will want to get rid of it. I always wanted a backhoe for my property, although I don't have a lot of landscaping to do anymore, I am looking at buying it from him for hobby and a bit of work reasons.
From what I know, the backhoe has been used by the city, had the engine replaced, and came into our family friends possession. He started it up for me, and it cranked right over, no smoke, sounded very nice at idle. He says everything works on it, but the rubber hydraulics lines may need some attention in the future. It's beat up for sure, and looks like was partially painted due to rust, but the working parts of it seemed in good condition overall. I'm not looking to put this thing to heavy duty work, I enjoy restoring machines like that and using them for maintenance, besides, there is never a backhoe around when you need one, all my neighbors agree
I don't know what year it is, he doesn't either, it has a diesel engine (big plus), extend-a-hoe, looks like MFWD, power steering (it leaks a bit), full cabin, it used to have a/c (not that it matters to me) the gauges are broken but it looks like it's around 4K hours or so, and I should be able to fix them right up, tires are decent, cabin was partially restored as it had birds living in it at some point.
I'll post a few pictures. Since I never owned anything like this, and don't have much of an idea as to what to look for when pricing one out, I'd appreciate any pointers and input on what this backhoe is worth. I know he bought it for 10K, and fixed up a few things here and there, he told me to make him an offer.
Appreciate your input guys.
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