JCB vs Case Backhoe

[EddieWalker]

Congrats Alan!!!

I bet you'll have a bigger grin on your face when you bring the backhoe home then when you bought the house. hahaha

Eddie

 

[Builder]

Against some of the sound and very valued advice I received here, I have went with the 4wd C model.

I am willing to put some sweat equity, and additional money in too have the 4wd for our property. Of course when I get it stuck, I am in BIG trouble....

Somehow I can envision threads that say,,, How do I XXXXX on the engine of a 555C Ford Funny now, but will be hard to see the humor if it is laying dead in the yard though.

Again, while I may not follow everyone's advice (not actually sure if you can as some of it contradicts others) but I do sincerly appreciate, listen too, and value all the advice I get off these boards.

Wish me luck, I go pay for it Monday, and have been promised a tour of it that afternoon with a backhoe guy to get some education on it.

They had it in the shop today checking and topping fluids etc.

I am going to pick up manuals etc. as well. Ford factory maintenance manual is $160 which seems reasonable, even after looking at e-bay etc.

SSB has some, does anyone know if those are genuine Ford manuals? I figured I would call them Monday and see, but thought someone here may know offhand.

You'll like it. I loved mine and wished I still had it. I think the only problem I had was one of the filters seemed to like to losen itself and drip a bit. The diesel is the English build Ford 4 cylinder (usually). They are pretty **** tough, if you ask me. I roaded mine all over the back raods around here for years.

Have fun, the 4x4 is a great choice.

 

[rexcramer]

rexcramer, do you have pics of your backhoe?

Blake

She is one ugly Motha, but get the job done well for her age, lol.

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I have since added new rear tires which have made all the difference in the world.

Alan good luck with your Ford

 

[AlanB]

Of course, get the call today that Eddie the equipment dealer picked up a Case 580C Extendahoe for $8700 that he could drop off on the way home from the auction.................

Go figure.

 

[D7E]

What can i say with my avatar.

 

[coopers]

She is one ugly Motha, but get the job done well for her age, lol.

Actually, your backhoe looks good. I like the C models, and yours looks like it's still in good shape.

Blake

 

[AlanB]

Went down and signed the paperwork and handed them a check today, so the deal is almost done. Supposed to be delivered to the new house tomorrow.

They had fully serviced it and changed all filters and some other odds and ends. I have my fingers and toes crossed that I made the right decision.

 

[WILLNORM5055]

There is one thing to consider aout the JCB. Do the outriggers fold out like the case or do they just go straight down? There is A JCB locally that has had situations where it was having stability problems. Mayby an advantage in some cases. Ask around.

 

[Digdeep]

There is one thing to consider aout the JCB. Do the outriggers fold out like the case or do they just go straight down? There is A JCB locally that has had situations where it was having stability problems. Mayby an advantage in some cases. Ask around.

Normally all "center mount" backhoes have fold out stabilizers and "side shift" has stabilizers that extend straight down. 99% of the North Ameriacan market utilizes center mount backhoes, and most of the rest of the world uses side shift. It's possible that the JCB was imported as a grey market machine.