I think I saw that machine, it is the one that was on escam, right?
The fresh paint on a used machine always makes me queasy.
I do hope it is a solid machine, if not you will soon find out the dark and evil side of backhoes!
www (dot) ytmag (dot) com also has a ford and backhoe forum geared more to old iron.
jb
Thanks
Yea, it was on Fleabay, but the paint is far from fresh. He said it was painted about 12 years ago, and by the look of it, I could agree with that. The claim he made was the subdued color keeps the kids off it (construction yellow appeals to kids like moths to a flame?) and it wasn't as much of a distraction for the wife. I never thought I'd buy one off of there, but it was very close by, and I went to take a good look at it before bidding. To be honest, I didn't think I would have won, since it seems almost everything on there gets bid ridiculously high.
Anyhow, he did have a big binder full of info for me, 535 user manual, the loader & backhoe parts manuals, all past service and parts receipts, photos, servicing contacts, etc., so I have learned quite a bit from that. (still want to pick up the 535 parts manual) From some of the paperwork, it appears it was built between '75 and '78. Still not sure of the HP, and I have not fully confirmed the serial number yet. But yea, I hope I don't find too many gremlins. I know these can turn into money pits pretty quick if the right (or wrong) thing lets go.
I'll put a shout out on Yesterdays Tractors as well. I did get good advice there for an old Allis Chalmers backhoe that I ultimately walked away from.
For some reason Heavy Equipment Forums won't allow me to post.
