1997 JCB 212s Backhoe Won't Start

[cstuaa]

hi, i have a 1997 jcb 212s backhoe. it has 5,400 hours and has always been taken care of... been running great and today i shut if off and when i went to start it up, it just clicks does not turnover or anything tried new battery and still just clicks wondering if anyone had a similar problem and know what it is? it is sitting in my front yard because it wont start need help. and if anyone knows a trick to get the starter out because i am having trouble getting to it.
thanks

 

[DJ54]

Check the ground cable where it attaches to the frame, or grounding point. Make sure it has a clean, tight connection. If that doesn't do the trick, check the starter connection point, although it does sound like a grounding issue.