Outdoort
Well-Known Member
Found a good looking Case 580 super k 1997 that I'm gonna go look at tomorrow. It has a bit under 6k hrs. 4x4 and extendahoe. Almost my wet dream backhoe! lol (was hoping to pick up a phase 1 580k). I can purchase the thing for 11k from the guy, which seems like a GREAT deal.
He sent me vid of it running. engaging 4x4. and doing a bit of work. Some issues with the machine are: floor board kinda rusted and needs patched, swing cylinder or either the hose going to the swing cylinder is shot and he said he removed the hose and capped it off or something like that so we cant operate the swing at the moment. Also a couple cylinders that have a good leak. Dripping I guess when operational. These issues seem kinda minor.
I'm a noob with these things. I have done a lot of reasearch so far and feel like I have myself a plan on checking the backhoe out.
1. operate it for at least 20 min moving some dirt to load test.
2. make sure 4x4 engages and dis engages properly
3. check engine oil, hydraulic oil, and coolant for levels and what they look like.
4. Check blow by? Best way to quickly do that with a 4bt cummins in these machines?
5. is there a way to check transmission oil for color and quality?
6. Check tightness of the machine and bushings aren't worn too bad.
What else should I be looking for? Anything in particular for the 1997 case 580 super K?
Thanks. guys.
He sent me vid of it running. engaging 4x4. and doing a bit of work. Some issues with the machine are: floor board kinda rusted and needs patched, swing cylinder or either the hose going to the swing cylinder is shot and he said he removed the hose and capped it off or something like that so we cant operate the swing at the moment. Also a couple cylinders that have a good leak. Dripping I guess when operational. These issues seem kinda minor.
I'm a noob with these things. I have done a lot of reasearch so far and feel like I have myself a plan on checking the backhoe out.
1. operate it for at least 20 min moving some dirt to load test.
2. make sure 4x4 engages and dis engages properly
3. check engine oil, hydraulic oil, and coolant for levels and what they look like.
4. Check blow by? Best way to quickly do that with a 4bt cummins in these machines?
5. is there a way to check transmission oil for color and quality?
6. Check tightness of the machine and bushings aren't worn too bad.
What else should I be looking for? Anything in particular for the 1997 case 580 super K?
Thanks. guys.