Just purchased a 1978 Ford 420 backhoe off EBay. Needs some TLC. It's my new winter project. I look forward to getting some sage advice and contributing what I can.
I just purchased a 1978 Ford 420 backhoe off EBay. I can't figure out the tractor model or what horsepower / motor is in it. I purchased the service and operator's manuals but there are many tractors listed all different than 420. Here's what is listed on the tag inside the hood and what I think...