Any info on a MF 50 B Backhoe

Anonymous Poster · May 25, 2003

Any idea of what a good price would be? Suppose to be a 92 model, but looks older. The backhoe stabilizer arms go straight down versus extended out at a angle. Seems this would not give stability when using the hoe? Anyone had any experience?--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co.

gatractorman · May 26, 2003

I'm not positive but I think MF got out of the construction equip. business long before '92, I'm thinking late 70's very early 80's, the machines I have saw with that type outrigger was made where you could shift the backhoe from one side to the other, very handy for digging close to foundations, but for general digging I would prefer the other style you mention. Parts are almost non-existent for the old MF equip. and when you do happen to find what you need it is very expensive, I would not tie up much money in it.

Anonymous Poster · May 26, 2003

Hello--It is priced at $8500 and probably can be bought for $7500 with a ride and drive guarantee--It does have a big heater cab with no air, just open the windows in the summer, I guess?--Thanks for your input--Ken Sweet

Sweet Farm Equipment Co.

Taylortractornut · May 26, 2003

Its an English made machine, MF kept there english line then in '92 or 3 Fermec bought them out now Terex owns Fermec 8500 is a good price for one, i got offered 10 000 for my 75 Ford hoe. I think i know that machine your looking at, Is it Darly Harp? If it is i can tell you a bit about the machine. Hes got a MF50B. Dad has own several MF hoes over the years and they are built well though a 50 is a bit big for my line of work. The verticle stabilizers are good for street work and sch in muddy conditions i use add on flotation pads. Message me back if its the same machine take care Taylor Lambert