[AT] O/T Trying to find a good used backhoe

[George Willer]

Steve,

Great advice.  I responded earlier about the one I bought that worked out so 
well.  It was a rental machine... the dealer sent me out to the job site 
where it was working so I could see it working and with all its' faults.  We 
bought it as is and did the minor repairs, including an overdue paint job. 
The contractor on the jobsite got it replaced by a new machine.  Everyone 
lived happily ever after.

I thought I might see you at Plain City Friday.  Spencer paid a surprise 
visit there Saturday.  Reba is looking forward to Portland.

George Willer

>
> Cecil: If you want to use one for that much work you will want it trouble 
> free, repairs can really add up. You might want to look around at the OEM 
> dealers for a rental unit they are ready to sell. Dealers usually rent a 
> new machine for a year or so (around 1000 hrs) then sell it. It will cost 
> more up front but will be more cost effective as you shoudn't have as many 
> repairs as you use it .
> You really want that 4 in 1 bucket to move stumps and such. Also think 
> about a 4x4 unit. Once you use one you will not know how you ever did 
> without. As for brand all the major ones (JD, Case, Ford, Cat) are good. I 
> would look for a good dealer that would work with you, is close, and has a 
> good price. Get the dealer to let you look at the unit BEFORE it goes in 
> their shop. That way you can see the small leaks, check it for abuse and 
> etc. A quick trip to the shop and 5 gallons of paint along with a new mop 
> can make an abused machine look real good . If you can buy it before the 
> shop and paint that can save you some $$ also.
>
> Sounds like you are ready to have way too much fun. (-;
>
> - Steve
>
> PS See you next month at Portland!!
>
>
> Steve Sewell
> Albany, Ohio USA
> sewell at atis.net
> sewell at ohio.edu
>
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