Backhoe McConnel PA7 OR PA8 backhoe

[seedman4]

Has anyone heard of the brand name McConnel backhoe model PA7 or PA8?
if so what size and horse power of tractor do i need to run this backhoe?
I found this backhoe 3 miles from me for little of noting on the cost.please advise me on the tractor size and horse power..thanks from texas

 

[pycoed]

Don't know the model number, but lots of Mcconnell backhoes here in UK. Many have three point linkages. Company is still around, try the website, but I think the current model is PA 44, so the PA 7 is probably old!! ( I have a Twose backhoe that's 40 years old - does the job for me)