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Anonymous Poster · Dec 9, 2002

Here's a horrible picture I found on the net, but it's exacly like what I use at work. The next photo I'll post is like my boss's, but his looks better.

Blake

Anonymous Poster · Dec 9, 2002

The other, an extendahoe. My boss has a thumb on his. Very nice attachment to have! I wish I had a scanner so I could scan my pictures of the actual machines that I drive. Oh well.

Thomas · Dec 10, 2002

The Case 580B seem to be a very handy piece of equipment even in my area,for at one time the JD310B was a hot item many years ago.

ScottAR · Dec 10, 2002

The 580Bs seem to be showing up at auctions again... Probably nicer than the CK we had years ago, but not as nice as a C which was easier to work on the trans.
(don't have to split the tractor)
Do I have a point? not really... /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

Anonymous Poster · Dec 10, 2002

I like 580B's but I like the C's better. They seem more roomy, and the b's look goofy becuase they're so narrow when looked head on!

Anyway, my boss once had to work on my backhoe transmission. We feared that we had to again back in the summer, but we found out that it was the problem. <SIGH>

Pictured is a VERY nice 580C ex-hoe!

Blake
WA

ScottAR · Dec 10, 2002

I really like the big backhoes... 680s-780s, Cat 446s, JD710s, etc. Mostly because ya just don't see em that often. There was a 680E for sale here recently that I really liked. Was a national guard veteran still in olive drab. If I'd had the cash, I woulda grabbed it. ah well... someday...

Taylortractornut · Dec 12, 2002

Hi Acippiter I read your profile, Im 23 now but i started operating heavy equipment when was 13. Ever since i was little ive been around heavy machinery. Now im an operator on , dozers,scrapers, wheeled and track loaders, and excavators and backhoes. when i was 21 i started operating cranes. I enjoy every day of it. when i was 18 i bought a Backhoe and dump truck from my dad and next week im gettin a little 500 C International dozer. Dads been operator for 45 years nowHe and i cant imagine doin much else for a living. Theres a big demand here for hoe operators. Ill post a pic of an older 780 Case i operatd for my brothers boss for a few months. Nice to hear from aonther young operator. Best regaurds Taylor Lambert

Anonymous Poster · Dec 12, 2002

That's so cool. It is an awesome job! I love it too. I'm going nuts on wanting to start my own business. But I have to be careful and not rush into it, need to be careful, don't want to fail.

It's good to hear from you.

Blake
WA

Buster57 · Dec 14, 2002

CASE 580s are Really Cool! I am only familiar with the “C” model and wish I owned one.
Take my advice-stay in school and get your degree. A degree demonstrates you have the ability, discipline, and determination to learn.
Business is an excellent major, but these days you should not undervalue the study of English and Spanish if possible. The ability to properly communicate your ides is absolutely invaluable. This ability alone will separate you from most of your peers.
Also understand that after you graduate, the learning just begins!
Have fun and get involved in the heavy equipment business. I went to school in Peoria, home of Caterpillar, and many of my classmates went to work in that industry. I know it is a tough business but I have heard few complaints.
Good luck!

Anonymous Poster · Dec 14, 2002

I plan on doing just that. I'm thinking of majoring in constructino management, or business and marketing. Not sure yet. I'm almost fluent in Spanish, I have a lot of mexican friends, and my step-dad is spanish.

So that helps. I'm excited to get my degree in whatever it may be, it will bring me good times later on in life when running my business.
Later

Blake
WA