Case 580e options

[580case]

Looking to buy a case 580 of C model or newer and two 580Es have come up

First is 2wd non extendahoe 6k hours owned by a heavy equipment mechanic second owner. All glass intact and not rusted away $11k

Second is 4WD extendahoe with 9k hours but supposedly the engine was rebuilt (sounds healthy) and has new paint (saw photos prior to painting) All glass intact as well. Seller openly stated they buy and flip equipment.
$13k

My property is in the mountains so obviously isnt flat and has hills.

 

[MMC]

Looking to buy a case 580 of C model or newer and two 580Es have come up

First is 2wd non extendahoe 6k hours owned by a heavy equipment mechanic second owner. All glass intact and not rusted away $11k

Second is 4WD extendahoe with 9k hours but supposedly the engine was rebuilt (sounds healthy) and has new paint (saw photos prior to painting) All glass intact as well. Seller openly stated they buy and flip equipment.
$13k

My property is in the mountains so obviously isnt flat and has hills.

I have an old 2WD Case 580C. It was worn out when I got it twenty years ago and it's still worn out. But you can't believe how much work a heavy Case will do...and keep doing..and keep doing. Rebuilt engine before I got it and zero problems there.

Assuming the engine and hydro pump are good, I would get the 4WD. I also think it would be worth it to have a good heavy equipment mechanic go with you and test it and look for any issues that will need repair. Worth it (and get his name for future work...)

Be prepared for hydraulic hose replacements and cylinder seal rebuilds. Not really hard to do on a farm - just replaced the seals in the boom cylinders on mine over the weekend working with my mechanic. Rebuilt and back on the machine in less than an hour. Aftermarket parts are available at reasonable prices, but if you use a Case dealer, the costs of parts and labor will be very expensive.

Best of luck.

 

[D&D]

Looking to buy a case 580 of C model or newer and two 580Es have come up

First is 2wd non extendahoe 6k hours owned by a heavy equipment mechanic second owner. All glass intact and not rusted away $11k

Second is 4WD extendahoe with 9k hours but supposedly the engine was rebuilt (sounds healthy) and has new paint (saw photos prior to painting) All glass intact as well. Seller openly stated they buy and flip equipment.
$13k

My property is in the mountains so obviously isnt flat and has hills.

4wd extendahoe would be my choice. Digging depth of 170 inches on std hoe, 219 on extendahoe means a little less repositioning when trenching/digging

 

[Quaffer]

4wd extendahoe would be my choice. Digging depth of 170 inches on std hoe, 219 on extendahoe means a little less repositioning when trenching/digging

Extendahoe is very valuable. I know others who did not get that and regret it.

 

[TractorTech]

Agree on the 4wd, but don't let the paint fool you. A paint job covers a multitude of sins. As said, take a good equipment mechanic with you.
Case 580E and prior are notorious for leaking cylinders, but they are easy and cheap to rebuild.
Also, examine the brakes, being you are in the mountains. 580E's had two different braking systems. Both are dry disc systems, which is a big upgrade from prior 580s other than late 508D's, but one utilizes a regular brake fluid system while the later use hydraulic oil for their brake hydraulics. The latter has more expensive slave cylinders and is serial number 16270319 and after.
Good overall older machines