LD1
Epic Contributor
Long story short, dad is going to start building a house this spring. But there is an old block garage with concrete floor that needs to go as well as a larger bar with a concrete slab as well. Then he is going to build the house where the existing garage is, and then tear down the old farm house (1900's and falling appart).
The backhoe would be a huge help in removing the concrete sections and digging holes and burrying the stuff. He also is planning on digging the basement himself. So he is looking for an older "farm hoe".
He is looking to stay around $5000 or less. We see a few come up on c-list from time to time. Like case 580b's and 580c's, Ford 3400's, MF50's, etc.
So just looking for advise. What are some of the better older ones?? Any to stay away from?? All Ideas and thoughts are welcome. He IS NOT going to rent or hire it done. We have actually been wanting an older hoe for awhile now. It is just now is the time he can actually get good use out of it. And yes we are both mechanically inclined, re-building cylinders, replacing lines, welding, not going to be an issue. Actually the more work it needs, the better cause that usually means cheaper. Just looking to avoid the ones with known issues, if there are any.
The backhoe would be a huge help in removing the concrete sections and digging holes and burrying the stuff. He also is planning on digging the basement himself. So he is looking for an older "farm hoe".
He is looking to stay around $5000 or less. We see a few come up on c-list from time to time. Like case 580b's and 580c's, Ford 3400's, MF50's, etc.
So just looking for advise. What are some of the better older ones?? Any to stay away from?? All Ideas and thoughts are welcome. He IS NOT going to rent or hire it done. We have actually been wanting an older hoe for awhile now. It is just now is the time he can actually get good use out of it. And yes we are both mechanically inclined, re-building cylinders, replacing lines, welding, not going to be an issue. Actually the more work it needs, the better cause that usually means cheaper. Just looking to avoid the ones with known issues, if there are any.