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    Looking at old backhoes

    The Ford looks like it is in much better shape, at least in the pictures. It is less money, and comes with a 12 inch trenching bucket as well. I would buy the Ford. Just my 2 cents. If you do buy it and don't need the trenching bucket, I would be interested in purchasing it from you. Good luck!
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    Looking at old backhoes

    I am currently in the middle of a similar rescue, but I got my 4500 TLB for FREE. Couldn't pass it up. Current parts include carburetor, fuel tank, clutch, radiator, and it will need tires. While accessible, I also did rear & front crank seals, water pump, hydraulic pump shaft u-joints, some...
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    Looking at old backhoes

    Had a pleasant surprise when i bought a 1966 Case 310 dozer two years ago. Anytime I get a vehicle I always change all the fluids and filters to get a baseline. Went to a farm dealership over the line in New Hampshire and they had everything in stock I needed. For a 50 + year old machine!
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    Looking at old backhoes

    I have been impressed by what the old triple nickel can pick up. Quite a strong machine. So strong that the rear dipper was repaired by the original owner. Each side has 1/2 inch thick plate welded in place; hasn't broken again. A lot of it has to do with timing. When I was looking in 2003...
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    Looking at old backhoes

    In 2003 I bought a 1986 Ford 555b 4X4 for $12K. Looked rough but had a replacement engine. Immediately installed new tires and a battery. Over the next 17 years I have spent around $5K in repairs (some pins & bushings, hoses, cylinder repacking, new battery every 7 years,...) and the thing...
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    Ford 4500 industrial TLB, Couple questions

    Just got done splitting my 4500 to change the clutch. Not a bad job really. I am fortunate to do this in a heated garage, so that helps. I am in the process of a mini restoration so I took the loader and backhoe off. Giving my credit card a work out at Yesterday's Tractor, Steiners, and...
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