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

[crawler]

I would stay away from the old 530 and 580ck's they where farm tractors that
someone put a backhoe on The 580B and up are much better and easier to work
on. The older ones everything you do the loader is in the way.It was like an
after thought.    ED




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 7:05 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Re: Off topic but greatreading ---- Somewhat back on
topic- backhoes


> > Look for a Case 430 or 530 Construction King backhoe/loader tractor. A
guy
> > around the corner has one that I've used a couple of times and I'm
> > considering buying one of my own. They are easy enough to operate and
old
> > enough to be easy to work on. I've seen a few around here in the last 2
> > years in the $4500-$8000 range.
> > Mark
>
> There is an ad in our local paper this morning advertising a
> Case 580CK backhoe with new tires and starter. "Asking $6500". To me
> "asking" in an ad means the seller will talk on the price. There is no
> doubt this would be well used but could last for many years when used
> on a personal basis just as our old tractors do.
>
> 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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