[AT] Case 480E (OT ?)

[Mike Sloane]

The going price for a 480E in good shape is in the $16,000 range. Do a 
Google search on "Case 480E" (both a regular and an image search). It 
makes a difference if it is 2WD or 4WD - 4WD is much more desirable from 
a contractor's point of view. I am guessing that it is a "4 stick" hoe, 
which some people like and others don't. It is possible that it has the 
older style Case hoe with foot pedals for boom swing; some people hate 
that, while others love it. But for puttering around your place, it 
sounds like a good price, one that is low enough to let you get used to 
anything...

Mike

ROBBRUT at aol.com wrote:
> I know Mike and others have mentioned 480s on the list, and now I need some 
> help deciding "yes or no" about putting out some (to me ) big bucks.
> My friend has a 480E he'd like to sell which has a full cab, bucket, and hoe, 
> 2000 total hours and looks very clean.
> It was used on the OO's private property and stored inside, and was purchased 
> by my friend from the OO's estate .
> My friend used it a bit, and fixed things such as lights, door (pexi) glass, 
> and door seals.
> It is missing the engine compartment side panels which the OO took off (and 
> died without telling where he put them) because "all of his other equipment ran 
> better without them", but aside from them, is all complete.
> The rear tires look so-so, maybe 40% tread.
> It has a diesel engine (in case had gas), heater, no A/C.
> The pictures look very attractive (but I don't know how to post them).
> Here are questions: $8500 ????; How much does it weigh?; any shortcomings 
> typical of the breed?
> Thanks
> Bruce Thompson

> 
> 

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