br2an
Active Member
Hi, I have been looking for a good used backhoe to purchase for 3 months now and this just came up. The description I got from the seller was:
"1999 Case 580L turbo
7000 hours, a leaking stabilizer and some rust on one door
pins/bushings not bad, good shape overall
50% tires"
I plan to drive out to see it Wednesday (if it hasn't sold already) and would like suggestions as to what I should look for.
I plan to do the following:
Walk around - rust,leaks,hoses,tires etc
Check fluids for contamination
start - check for smoke
check drive/reverse when cold
lift front end - check play in ball joints + steering
check play in hoe
with engine warm, road test (power, brakes, steering)
then dig test (slow cylinders? chattering hydraulics? etc)
shut down and check for leaks again
It isn't new so I expect some wear and tear but any small deficiencies are bargaining chip for a better price. Large ones will mean I drive away empty handed.
One question in particular, does this machine have a lot of electronics/solenoids? A computer for engine control? I am leary of electronics on older equipment due to corrosion and the fact it is darn expensive.
Also, how many hours is this engine normally good for? Does the turbo cause problems?
I owned/operated an old 310 Deere for a number of years but have never been around a Case. This will be for light work around the cabin and some small contracts to help pay her keep.
Thanks,
Brian
"1999 Case 580L turbo
7000 hours, a leaking stabilizer and some rust on one door
pins/bushings not bad, good shape overall
50% tires"
I plan to drive out to see it Wednesday (if it hasn't sold already) and would like suggestions as to what I should look for.
I plan to do the following:
Walk around - rust,leaks,hoses,tires etc
Check fluids for contamination
start - check for smoke
check drive/reverse when cold
lift front end - check play in ball joints + steering
check play in hoe
with engine warm, road test (power, brakes, steering)
then dig test (slow cylinders? chattering hydraulics? etc)
shut down and check for leaks again
It isn't new so I expect some wear and tear but any small deficiencies are bargaining chip for a better price. Large ones will mean I drive away empty handed.
One question in particular, does this machine have a lot of electronics/solenoids? A computer for engine control? I am leary of electronics on older equipment due to corrosion and the fact it is darn expensive.
Also, how many hours is this engine normally good for? Does the turbo cause problems?
I owned/operated an old 310 Deere for a number of years but have never been around a Case. This will be for light work around the cabin and some small contracts to help pay her keep.
Thanks,
Brian