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  1. J

    Looking at my first Lull

    Glad it worked out for you. The old owner did seem like an interesting guy. Good luck with the machine and your build.
  2. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    Ok, So apparently I am a bad listener like my mom always said, lol. As it turned out my work load changed significantly. I will be just as busy, but wont need any "heavy" equipment. So I invested most of my money into a 28' combo tool/office trailer. This way I can be on site and ensure...
  3. J

    Looking at my first Lull

    I think this years workload will be right on the edge of the rent/buy line. If I am able to get a machine at a really good deal I will be ahead of the game for future projects and worst case could always resell it and recoup my cost. The three projects I have lined up are 1) Tearing off the...
  4. J

    Any recomendations for an older single axle dump

    I have been looking for the Macks on Craigslist. They dont seem as common as other trucks like the Fords. Also when I do see them it is normally a model B not R. Might be a testament to how well they last that not as many people are getting rid of them. Still lurking around craigslist and forums...
  5. J

    Any recomendations for an older single axle dump

    Thanks guys, should be one step closer to the purchase tomorrow night. I am still looking around on craigslist and also am going to throw out some local feelers shortly.
  6. J

    Looking at my first Lull

    I have looked on a few sites, but have not seen any deals I was interested in. There are also 3 auctions coming up in my area. So far the inventory list does not show too many telehandlers, but that might change by auction time. They also have a few backhoes and S/A Dumps I am interested in at...
  7. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    I have gotten a few good deals on my case garden tractors that way. I have scouted out a few yard machines that I might stop in on once I am ready with cash in hand. Those types of deals normally go best when you can make a serious offer on the spot. I also might throw a wanted add in a few of...
  8. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    dw710, I have the same app on my phone and am searching the exact same way. The only annoyance with this is the HUGE amounts of spam postings I get. Easy enough to delete but some mornings I will have 75 or more just in the John Deere section. I plan to take my time and wait for the right deal...
  9. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    Mind if I ask how much you paid? Sounds like a great machine.
  10. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    I am in Roxbury. Southern end of Litchfield County, about 30 minutes north of Danbury
  11. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    Kevin, You hit the nail on the head. The "usual advertised prices in my range are not going to get me the machine I want. Mind sharing what you paid for the 580C from the estate sale? In a week or two I am going to start getting more serious with my searches and start throwing feelers out for a...
  12. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    Thanks for the input guys. I know the price range is a little tough. Maybe a basic 2wd model would be the way to go. I have seen a number of 4wd models in that price range, but those adds normally didn't have pictures, list the hours, or much general info. In my experience when a seller leaves...
  13. J

    Any recomendations for an older single axle dump

    Thanks, I hadn't thought of those since I was originally looking below cdl as I wasn't planning on towing the lull. I am getting the permit in the next few weeks and have a buddy that has already volunteered to get me some seat time before the test.
  14. J

    Any recomendations for an older single axle dump

    Just looked up a few Model R's on Craigslist. Looks like a really nice truck and there are a few at decent prices. What is it about the Mack that makes you recommend it over some of the others?
  15. J

    Any recomendations for an older single axle dump

    I have popped up some similar threads in other areas of the forum. I am going to be picking up a Lull, Backhoe, Dump truck and trailer in the next few months and have been gathering advice as I borrow down the field and get ready to buy. I have been looking into mid and late 80's single axle...
  16. J

    Looking for my first backhoe. Thinking of a Case 580

    I am looking to pick up my first backhoe for a few spring projects that I am lining up. I have time to shop around as I dont really need it for almost 2 months. Also this will be part of a larger package of purchases. I am picking up an older Lull, single axle medium duty dump and a trailer as...
  17. J

    Looking at my first Lull

    Thought you guys might find this one interesting. Not something I would want, but stumbled across it and thought it was a pretty cool old beast. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/tls/2802136330.html 18nascar18, Great advice. I had not been thinking with the availability of parts down the line...
  18. J

    Looking at my first Lull

    I saw that first beast on Craigslist a week or so ago. And the second one does look nice, but as you said way too far.
  19. J

    Looking at my first Lull

    Pm sent. Maybe we can work something out.
  20. J

    Looking at my first Lull

    This looks like a much better deal for $2500 than the first one I looked at. http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2840893975.html Hours are a little high, but still a much better deal than that first one. Still just window shopping and learning for now, so if anyone in sees anything they like...
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