Creampuff backhoe

jmc · Jul 28, 2005

In 1994 I bought a new Case 480F TLB to use on my own property. Since I use it less and less every year, I may as well sell it and buy a compact BH attachment for the Kubota. Setting a price is the problem because 1) its not a common model and 2) its no where close to the condition of most used backhoes. Even the sales manager at the local Case dealer was at a loss on how to price it.

The 480 model is a slightly smaller version of the 580 that you see everywhere. It still weights over 13,000 lbs and has a 7500 lb loader breakout force. This one has a 14 ft BH, 4WD, and a 4 in one bucket. I put every one of the 420 easy hours on it and its always been stored inside a fulling enclosed building.

So, since I can't find anything comparable on the market, anyone have a suggestion on fair value of this?

Thanks,

John

tlbuser · Jul 28, 2005

There is one listed here Case 480F If this is a true indicator, yours would be worth the price of a new one. Wish I had a more accurate answer for you, but IMO if I were buying somewhere between 15 and 19. If I were selling, probably list it for between 19 and 23. Let us know what you decide, one of us might be able to help you find a buyer.

DarinRay · Jul 28, 2005

I would just try to sell it for what you have in mind and if no interest then just keep lowering your price until it sells or you go crazy. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

What are some of your thoughts on the price and I'm sure someone will let you know what they think. Show us some pictures for some more help. Let us know.

Darin

jmc · Jul 28, 2005

Here's picture 1 of 2. It also has street pads, ether start, vandalism protection, and 18 inch hd bucket.

jmc · Jul 28, 2005

last picture.

beenthere · Jul 28, 2005

When the thread is titled "creampuff backhoe" my first vision or impression was it would be about a backhoe that was weak and failing in some way, and 'soft' in the middle.
From the pics, this looks like a hoe in great condition and strong and beefy (not a creampuff to me /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ).
Maybe you intend the 'creampuff' to be something identifying condition.

What does creampuff mean? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Dargo · Jul 28, 2005

How much different is the 480 than the 580? Several times I wish I would not have sold my 580, but I never did use it much. I ended up "giving it away" as far as I was concerned. I'd always kept mine in my barn and it was in fantastic condition. The stinking dealers and the people on eBay didn't seem to care as much about the condition as what model it was. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif Mine was only 2wd. If it were 4wd I would likely not have sold it. 4wd makes the loader work so much nicer!

It looks like you have a longer hoe on yours than what mine had. I still had to lower the hoe some to clear my 12' barn door each time. I always worried I'd forget and make a big boo boo. I never did. Anyway, after 3 runs on eBay I finally lowered my price so much that it sold. And, the guy who bought it had the nerve to try to talk me down more after he bought it and was here to pick it up!

If it sits around your place too long, put up more pics of it and I may have to see if I have any more Mason jars buried out back. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

jmc · Jul 28, 2005

I always heard "creampuff" used to describe the little old lady's car that she only drove to church. Might be a local thing. Better not use it in my advertisement.

Dargo, they're a slightly scaled down 580 but I can't quantify that. I never felt the need for a bigger one, even in this S. Indiana red clay.

John

DarinRay · Jul 28, 2005

Yup. It's a nice looking unit. Start putting prices out there (here) so you might just sell this baby to a TBN'er through this thread. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Darin

ScottAR · Jul 28, 2005

Very nice tractor indeed.

When the 580C was replaced by the 580D(a slightly larger tractor), the niche for a 580C size machine was still there so they renamed it the 480 and popped a detuned CDC diesel (cummins) and away we go.... Yours is probably the most optioned 480 I've ever seen.

This history lesson and $1.25 might get you a cup of coffee though you might be a little short these days... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Certainly perks my interest.... Let us know what kinda pricing you come up with.