Case 580 B, Fair price?

[sweettractors]

I have located a 580 B Case Backhoe that is in pretty good overall condition with 2 exceptions. Clutch is beginning to slip in higher gears and has already been adjusted to the max and jumps out of 1st gear low range occasionally--Comes with 16 ft pintel hitch tilt trailer with duals. In the field working, loaded 10 dump truck loads dirt yesterday. Asking $7000 for all. Is this fair price and what about cost to put in new clutch (parts and labor)? Any input appreciated-Thanks, Ken Sweet

 

[coopers]

Is the whole machine that price? If it's in relative good condition, I think that is a fair price. If it's the late model case 580B's that is. B series refers to many differen't 'models' of that machine, not specific like the C's, D's K's etc. This pic. I attached is a late model B. You will never find a B in perfect condition due to the age, but 7 grand seems like an okay price. It looks good, runs okay, no major slop in the machine and no bad noises when working? I'm not too sure on the price for clutch and all.

Blake
WA

P.S. This backhoe happens to have a 580E hoe attachment. But you get the picture. This guy obviously took good care of the machine. At least from the picture standpoint, got to test it to know for sure. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[sweettractors]

Hi Blake--The price of $7000 is for the entire machine with the trailer included also--It is just like the one in the picture(except for your upgrade)--I ran it a while yesterday afternoon and no excessive smoke, noises or obvious major problems--about 1/2 of the hoses have been replaced recently--If I buy it? I would a install a couple new bushings in the bucket and put on a new seat--Other than the 2 things mentioned earlier on the earlier post, It does fine mechanically. I checked the clutch at full throttle in high range high gear and the motor will almost stall before the clutch slips. I may be able to get a year of 2 out of the clutch before going into that--I really appreciate your help--Thanks--Ken

 

[coopers]

Well, I think that's a decent price for both machine and trailer. I'm curious, I'm not too sure what you mean by the clutch, is this a '6 speed' machine? The ones I used were both 6 speed, and when using it to do work, you keep it in first unless you are traveling a bit then you pop it into 2nd or maybe 3rd gear. I'm talking about the lever on the floor between your legs. Could you explain a little more what you mean by high gear etc. etc.?

Blake
WA

 

[sweettractors]

It is the drive clutch--This one is a 4 speed with hi and low range--High Gear would be in High Range and in 4 th on the shifter--Ken Sweet

 

[sweettractors]

I made the purchase and brought it home today--I dont think I will need the clutch job for a couple years and I have got a estimate of $450 parts and labor, If I need it before then. I plan on replacing 2 bushings in the bucket and adding a new seat tomorrow and I will be ready to do some major projects around the farm. I have been putting them off for way too long---Ken Sweet

 

[coopers]

Ken, when you get a chance, post some pictures, I'd like to see it.

Blake
WA

 

[sweettractors]

Blake-Here are a couple pictures --Just off the farm and still dirty and needs a little TLC to get it to look as nice as yours--Ken Sweet

 

[sweettractors]

Another picture

 

[coopers]

Ken, nice machine, that other pic. I showed you wasn't one I ran. These two images are the ones that I used. I don't work for them anymore. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Blake
WA