Advice on Possible Purchase...New Holland 675E

[Swetz]

Hey All,

I found a New Holland 675E that is available kind of locally. It has the following:
Enclosed cab
Heat and Air Condition, Radio
4x4 extend-a-hoe
Front Loading Bucket 78" with cutting edge
Rear digging bucket 24"
Low hours (approximately 700)
Tires in fair condition
2 New Batteries

Does anyone have any things that I should be looking for (known weakness) on this model? I will of course give it the once over, but if there is a common problem, I would like to hear about it.

I have spoken to the owner that told me that his friend purchased it brand new in 2000, and then passed away within 6 month of the purchase. So, the took it over, and never really used it. It has been stored indoors and only used on an occasional job and to remove snow. He now has it outside because he has lost his storage place, and doesnt use so he wants to sell it. He is asking 25k or best offer.

 

[Swetz]

Sorry about the picture doubles in the last post...dont know what happened

 

[aighead]

Looks pretty good and again very similar to mine, but I don't know what the differences would be... Looks like the same design engine covers that are bad but to be expected. My boom lock is flipped around the other way (engagement teeth point down), don't know if it matters or what is right. Looks pretty good and it hours are right and things feel tight seems like a steal! I've heard A/C never works...

 

[Swetz]

Aighead, Thanks for the response. The A/C prolly isnt a big deal for me in north east PA..The heat is though

 

[Welder Dave]

I don't think you could find a better used machine for 3 times the price. Will it have some quirks, maybe but it's not even broken in yet. The tires are way better than fair. What's a new machine, over 100K?

 

[Swetz]

Welder Dave, Yes, the new machines are very spendy today, and have a gang of electronics that I dont want. I cant wait to see this in person! I am going to try for tomorrow, even though it is supposed to rain..I really do not like to lay under vehicles in the rain, but did it for many years...Just havent done it lately.

 

[aighead]

Uh... I'm not convinced my heat works either. It makes a blowing noise but "heat" is questionable.

 

[Willie B]

If you don't buy it, I'd sure like to know where it is.

 

[fpgm04]

Looks like a good machine. About the only thing I can see in the pictures is the dipper cylinder hose is either chewed up in the middle, or it has a protective sleeve that is damaged. Either way, simple fix if needed.

The 675 hoe is longer/higher than other machines you have been looking at. Make sure it fits if you are storing in building or transporting to avoid any accidental low-bridge incidents.

 

[Welder Dave]

If that machine gets advertised it will likely sell to the 1st person who looks at it. Not even sure if I'd try to haggle on price. Might offer 24K on the spot but if he says no, 25K is a steal! I think it has a lot closer ties to the Ford TLB's than the newer New Holland TLB's. Would have to be something major like a bad engine knock or the trans. doesn't work to have any second thoughts about it.

 

[Swetz]

fpgm04, Thanks for the heads-up on the hose. Will look into it. Also thanks for the height info. I do not intend to move it after delivery. The tractor will help me prepare a pad for a pole barn if I get it (the tractor...def. getting the pole barn) . The pole barn will have 14' high doors, so I should be ok.

Welder Dave, I am going to set up an inspection for today...hopefully it all works out, and it really is what he says it is!

 

[Tinkerer]

It seems almost too good to be true.
Be sure to have a bill of sale prepared with the machine's serial number on it and both you and the seller sign it.

 

[Welder Dave]

Have free of all liens and encumbrances on the bill of sale.

 

[Swetz]

Tinkerer, I just finished printing it up.
Welder Dave, Good suggestion...will do.

 

[Swetz]

So, I just talked to the guy...He told me it is a power shift, not a power shuttle. I have heard bad things about the power shift (kinda an auto trans). Is something that should change my mind?

 

[Welder Dave]

Only if it doesn't work. Get an operators manual (maybe comes with machine), don't abuse it and it will give you thousands of hours of service.

 

[Swetz]

Welder Dave, Trust me, if I purchase this machine I will have the operators manual as well as the repair manual. I purchased them for the b95 that I was looking at. Was cheap and I learned a lot before going to look at the machine. If I had more time I would do the same for this machine.

As far as abuse, that aint happening! I do not need to make a living with this thing. I will also keep services up to date...I am a believer in Preventative Maintenance!

 

[aighead]

Hey Swetz, check that 14 feet before screaming into your pole barn too! I think mine is pretty close to that and if this one is taller, it may be taller...

 

[old-iron-habit]

Take it with you when you pay for it. Sounds to good to be true.

EDIT: If you don't know the selling party call the serial number in to your local dealer before you pay for it. See if anything comes up. Might be a reason its been hid away for all these years. Or it might just be a sweet deal?

 

[Welder Dave]

Should fit in a 14' high door. I don't think it's even close but can stretch the boom out if it is too high. I really doubt it though.