1990 Dynahoe 490 price

[RayCo]

So, an organization that I belong to is aiming to buy a used backhoe that they've found somewhere nearby. It's a 1990 Dynahoe 490, and the asking price is $10,000, with reason to believe that the seller will take as little as $7,000.

Having no additional knowledge or information about the machine, does this raise any red flags for anyone else? I believe that there has been verbal communication with the seller, indicating that it's likely not a scam, but for that price, I can't help but wonder what's wrong with this machine... Seems to me that it should go for about double what the guy's asking.

 

[RayCo]

Just posting a reference picture of what a Dynahoe 490 looks like.



I want one.

 

[DennisFolsom]

Parts and service may be an issue. A couple of years ago, I was somewhat interested in a Dynahoe that I found advertised (different model, though). I did a bit of research on it at the time, but memory is fuzzy now. I believe they went out of production quite a while ago. I don't know what the situation is for parts and support. I believe the engines were standard brands that you could get parts for. Other components may be the same way.

That 490 sure is one rugged looking beast!:thumbsup:

If your organization includes a mechanic that is skilled at maintaining old, obsolete equipment, it may be worth a shot. Expect to spend a lot of time and energy in looking for parts, maybe having parts custom made. Otherwise, you should probably pass on it.

With all that said, I sure would like to have one of those in good working order around my place for a summer.

 

[RayCo]

I poked around a bit more and found that this price is actually about average, although there weren't really many out there to compare against. The parts availability is a definite concern. It sounds to me like they're looking to buy a hot potato.