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

[Tim Bivens]

Ralph,
Why don't they sell them for building stone? The last
time I checked rock around here (limestone) was
bringing $35.00 USD a ton in the field. Some of the
really large boulders bring hundreds of dollars each
for landscaping etc.
Tim Bivens
Glen Rose, Tex.

--- Ralph Goff <alfg at sasktel.net> wrote:
>
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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