llewellynsd
Member
Looking for some advise from the knowledgeble folks here. I'm currently considering purchasing a 1991 Case 580K backhoe. It is 2WD with 4260 hrs showing on the gauge. The transmittion/shuttle is broke in this machine. It is owned by a government agency and appearently the operator while running it down the road heard a large bang and the back tires locked up. He was able to elevate the back tires and they broke free. Not sure of the rest of the story. The rest of the hoe appears to be in good condition. They did take it in to have it repaired but decided to just go and buy another 4WD hoe to replace it and get rid of this one. The shop had to cut a shaft in the transmittion since a barring was gauled to it. Then once the agency did not want to have it fixed I was told that the repair shop just threw the parts back in the case and sent it back to the agency.
Here is where you all can offer advise. I figure worst case I'd have about $6K in a new transmittion/shuttle. That is with a Case dealer doing the work. I was figuring offering maybe $3K to $4K to the owner as is.
What are your thoughts? I figured I have $10K in a decent shape 91 model hoe. This would be used on my property and would not be for business use unless the neighbor needed something done around their place.
Let me have it guys! Don't hold back. Is my mind on the right track with this thinking?
Here is where you all can offer advise. I figure worst case I'd have about $6K in a new transmittion/shuttle. That is with a Case dealer doing the work. I was figuring offering maybe $3K to $4K to the owner as is.
What are your thoughts? I figured I have $10K in a decent shape 91 model hoe. This would be used on my property and would not be for business use unless the neighbor needed something done around their place.
Let me have it guys! Don't hold back. Is my mind on the right track with this thinking?