JB222
Active Member
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 well. Since I plan to tow the Lull with the truck and trailer I dont think weight will be too much of an issue with my backhoe purchase.
I am leaning toward a Case 580 either D E or K right now. I would like 4wd and extend a hoe, but might toss these if I find one without at a great price. Also I would like to keep the purchase around 6k-8k. I am not 100% dead set on the Case, they just seem to be readily available. That makes me think parts will be readily available too since I will be maintaining mot of the machine myself.
Any thoughts or experiences that can help me as I start looking into this?
I am leaning toward a Case 580 either D E or K right now. I would like 4wd and extend a hoe, but might toss these if I find one without at a great price. Also I would like to keep the purchase around 6k-8k. I am not 100% dead set on the Case, they just seem to be readily available. That makes me think parts will be readily available too since I will be maintaining mot of the machine myself.
Any thoughts or experiences that can help me as I start looking into this?