Ford 4000 backhoe

[Mattc8832]

Are they any good and what is a fair price for one. It's a 1964 model with a gas engine. Any info would be great. Thanks

 

[sd455dan]

The big question I would ask is about the transmission- if it is a Select-o-Speed Check it out closely Parts are getting hard to find and mechanics that are qualified to repair them are getting scarce.

My 3000 SOS has been great but there are others that have had trouble.

Soundguy Knows a lot about the earlier Fords hopefully he will chime in

 

[LD1]

Condition is everything. If it is a rusted ugly pile with a ton of slop in the hoe, it wont be worth much. If it is rebuilt/restored and in mint condition.....

I'd say a price range of $2000 to $10,000 without more detail.

As to if they are any good, depends on what you want it for. Comparing to a small BH on a newer CUT, it will be lots more power and more reach. Comparing to a modern fullsize BH, it will be weak.