Backhoe 3PH Backhoe Attachment

z0lt3c · Oct 20, 2009

If the PTO pump doesn't work I would just run it off your tractor hydro system, it should be cheap to convert and if you dont have the rear aux already it will come in useful for other tings. If the PTO pump does work, it's worth a few hundo by itself on ebay (i've been looking).

If I were the seller, an offer under $1500 would be insulting, but that would just be my educated opinion. If you can get it for less, well that's just free enterprise.

texasjohn · Oct 20, 2009

Consider you are purchasing the metal frame only.

Plan on replacing all cylinders and hoses... if you don't, they you are lucky.

I bet that some or all of the cylinders will leak oil. I have one with a leaking cylinder.. called a hydraulic repair shop... estimate was $180 to simply replace the seals/glands in the cylinder... any actual repairs would be extra... this is right at replacement cost for the cylinder.

In the end, something is "worth" what somebody will pay for it... if there were lots of folks seeking this, it would be gone already... I'd offer what it is worth to you, considering the cost and your time required to put it back into full operation.

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z0lt3c said:
If I were the seller, an offer under $1500 would be insulting, but that would just be my educated opinion. If you can get it for less, well that's just free enterprise.

I let the same type thing go earlier this year for 2k working order. It came with the original pump plus a $600.00 prince pump. I also replaced a couple of hoses. These hoes are a headache the bushing are....crap, along with other stuff. It is really only worth what the price of the metal is{scrap}. If a person wants/needs to to BH work then they'd be much better off finding something that does not have a lot of down time. I was going to change my hoses bushing fittings etc.. over. After a long look at labor{mine} and part prices I was better off getting something else. I have yet to hear about anyone{that uses this BH for more then plants}having good luck.