[AT] Re: Off topic but greatreading ---- Somewhat back on topic

[Michael Miller]

Rob,
    Next time your in a place that sells the truck trader type magazines, 
grab the "heavy equipment" version.  Also watch the local auctions and 
classified ads.  At the auction where I bought my SMTA, an older JD backhoe 
in good running shape with an almost new radiator brought less than $3,500 
IIRC.  Lots of older units out there.  One that a lot of guys around here 
like is the Case 580, of any series.  Get an extendahoe if you can.  I would 
get someone who deals with this stuff everyday to look over any unit your 
looking at, and tell you whats wrong with it.  Buying a backhoe that needs a 
lot of work such as new pins, hydraulic hoses, etc. can be a very poor 
decision and cost you WAY more money than you planned on.   I would also 
stay away from any machine that has been used so rough something broke and 
had to be welded.  It is amazing how many chores you'll find to use your 
backhoe for once you buy it..


Mike


>From: Rob Gray <Robgray at epix.net>
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>Subject: [AT] Re: Off topic but greatreading ---- Somewhat back on topic
>Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 22:58:12 -0400
>
>That is true. I've been on this group since '95 I think (almost always a 
>lurker instead of a contributor). Every so often the off topic issue gets 
>argued about for a while and then it dies down.
>
>I have a tractor question. I live on a piece of property that could really 
>use some heavy duty landscaping and rock moving and the like. I rented a 
>New Holland tractor last fall that had a backhoe and front end loader, and 
>that thing was awesome. It was exactly what I need around here. Do I have 
>any options that are in the reasonable range for getting such a machine for 
>less than say $7,500? I don't care if it is old or new, I just need the 
>front end loader and back hoe in a bad way...
>
>Rob Gray
>NE PA
>
>
>
>dglass wrote:
>
>>I agree with you premise, but when there is no tractor talk, this other 
>>stuff binds the group together.  I wish there was more tractor talk, but 
>>what is stopping it?  When tractor talk is abundant, this problem takes 
>>care of itself.
>>
>>Joe Prindle wrote:
>>
>>>Perhaps it would be more appropriate to use the "OT" designation to 
>>>denote
>>>a post that is "On Topic" since those posts appear to be in the minority
>>>as of late.
>>>If you want to debate the pros and cons of the Reagan administration, or
>>>compare the lives of school teachers and garbage men, then kindly do it
>>>off list. Those are serious subjects and a meaningful and productive
>>>debate of them exceeds the scope or purpose of the tractor list. Blanket
>>>statements are little more than an admission of ignorance of the subject
>>>at hand.
>>>Joe
>>>
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