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    First generation hydraulic excavators?

    1950s or 1960s Warner & Swasey (Badger Division) HOPTO Here's a buddy of mine's vintage Hopto he just got, earlier in the year. Most of you guy are probably laughing, as the seat sits you about 5 feet off the ground--I doubt if the bucket holds even a half yard! Must have been sold by Marks...
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    Hopto 200

    50's Warner & Swasey (Badger Division) Hopto ("Marks Tractor and Equipment Co.") Hey. My buddy, Mark has this old hydraulic backhoe. It's a small one, like your 105D pic. The latest patent number showing dates to October 13, 1953 (us pat.# 2,655,269) She's showing her age. Here's a pic. The...
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    How Did You Find Us?

    Gotcha off a search for a small, old, old Hopto (Google results) Just lookin to see what a good buddy of mine inherited, and find information for the old Hopto
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