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

[Ralph Goff]

http://www.kramerauction.com/showphoto.php?img=item58596&ItemID=58596&PhotoI
D=58596
This JD backhoe sold yesterday at a farm auction. The results are not on the
site yet but I'll check back later on to see what it sold for just out of
curiousity.
Some farmers around here use a backhoe to bury big rocks or old stonepiles.
Easier than hauling the rocks away. I've got a few here that need a good
backhoe to bury them.

Ralph in Sask.
http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/

----- Original Message -----
From: Cecil E Monson <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 5:49 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Re: Off topic but greatreading ---- Somewhat back on topic


> > You probably won't get anything like you rented for $7500, but there are
lots
>
> of good backhoe/loaders used around in the $4000-$8000 range. If you are
handy
>
> with tools, there are plenty around that need a little work.  Remember,
yours
>
> will probably never be put to work like the rental one either. I have
bought
>
> tractors that the owner said was wore out and had them operate well for
many
>
> years. Remember, the bigger they get, the heavier they are.
> >
> > Rob Gray wrote:
>
>
> I agree with this, Rob, there are a lot of decent used backhoes out
> there in the $3K to $6K range. I've been watching the ads myself and
reading
> carefully. Most of them tell you up front "some engine work is needed" or
> "there are several hydraulic cylinders that leak" or something similar.
Buying
> a decent used backhoe is just like buying antique tractors for your use or
> collection. The first rule is you don't pay retail for them, you pay only
> what a dealer would pay. That means you have to check them out carefully
by
> yourself or with the help of a friend and that you are responsible for any
> mistakes. It also means you stay away from dealer's lots as they are in
the
> business of making money buying and selling. Most of these machines are to
o
> old and too far gone to use in a business but are OK for occasional use on
> your farm.
>
> I lost a bid last year on a municipal sealed bid sale. They had a
> nice well kept loader/backhoe up for sealed bids. I looked it over
carefully,
> ran it, used both the loader and the hoe. It also came with two buckets.
Had
> an enclosed cab, lights and good tires. They were selling because they
needed
> something newer and quicker. I thought it over and bid $3563 but made a
big
> mistake, IMHO. I turned in my bid too early. I think I should have waited
> until the last minute. One of the requirements was a bank check in full
had
> to accompany the bid. There were only a couple bids and wouldn't you know
it,
> a bid was turned in that beat me by $50. So, I lost. It would have been a
> nice machine to have. I suppose I'll have to wait a long time to find
another
> one to match it but you never know. You might find a municipal auction
down
> there too if you keep your eyes open.
>
> Cecil
>
> --
> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> what you said.
>
> Cecil E Monson
> Lucille Hand-Monson
> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>
> Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment
>
> Free advice
>
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