[AT] ford backhoe

[Mike Sloane]

I would have to guess 900 series or 4000 (there isn't a lot of 
difference mechanically). Early '60s manufacture. Figure 4000 lbs for 
the tractor, 1000 lbs for the loader and maybe 2000 lbs for the hoe. On 
a 4000, look for the serial number and model number on the upper right 
hand corner of trans and/or the inside right hand hood panel. On a 
600/800/900 the model and serial number will be stamped into the left 
hand side of the clutch housing, facing up - not the easiest thing the 
world to find or read. I suspect you will have a LOT of work cut out for 
you to get that one in good working order. I have never seen that kind 
of power steering arrangement, so I can't comment on it.

Mike

Lew Best wrote:
> Hey guys
>  
> Found an old ford backhoe today; trying to figure out a model, etc. so
> maybe I can get more info on it.  Pix of grille & instrument panel at
>  
> HYPERLINK
> "http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lewbest/ford%20backhoe/frt02.jpg
> "http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lewbest/ford%20backhoe/frt02.jpg
> HYPERLINK
> "http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lewbest/ford%20backhoe/ip01.jpg"
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lewbest/ford%20backhoe/ip01.jpg
> HYPERLINK
> "http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lewbest/ford%20backhoe/ip02.jpg"
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lewbest/ford%20backhoe/ip02.jpg
>  
> It was parked bout 10 years ago because of steering problem; has a
> hydraulic steering (a valve is moved by a speedometer like cable to
> determine whether the cylinder pushes or pulls) but has no mechanical
> steering.  Rest of the hydraulics were fine so he says.
>  
> Any tips, identification, etc. appreciated!  Oh; anyone have an idea of
> the weight; has backhoe and front bucket.  Was grown up in vines pretty
> bad but I can post more pix (backhoe & front bucket views) if needed.
>  
> Mainly interested in it to use around the farm; not a “show
> restoration.”
>  
> Thanks! 
>  
>  
> Lew Best near Waco, TX

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