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When I asked for advice on buying an under $5000.00 backhoe 1500 miles from home, some of you made it clear I could find one much closer to home. You were so right. I brought home my Ford 550 today that I paid $3000 for. Yeah, it needs some work, but nothing I cant handle. Can anyone tell who...

So, I've listened to your advice on buying an American made backhoe in the 5K range. that I shouldnt have to travel hundreds of miles. I found a 1975 Massey Ferg M50A with instant reverse for 5K! It does need a front pump or clutch, as it runs in reverse, but he uses the backhoe to push it into...

I'm looking at buying this hoe. It's about 1500 miles away, but the price is great, so I can afford to have it shipped. My questions are; Are parts still available for a machine this old? I believe it to be late 60's, early 70's. It has a 3 cyl diesel in it. The guy says the warmer it gets, the...