Used Kobota BH76 backhoe

[Huskymangofarm]

Hi, While searching for a used Kobota BH76 backhoe for my HSD 3200 farm tractor. When I purchased a the farm tractor, the backhoe was another $7000. which I could justify spending with our coral rock base soil. But after digging some back breaking holes by hand I regret not buying that attachment. My question is better to buy a used one or a new one. While the tractor has an hour meter, the backhoe doesn't so if I buy used how can I tell if its a good buy or not? Searching on Craigslist and Ebay pulled nothing up, so where could find a used unit for sale?

Thanks,
Paul
(Miami, FL)

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To TBN from Alabama. Yes I know how that is about regretting not getting it at the same time. I waited on some attachments until I got home and then called the dealer back and told him to include the other attachments when he delivered the tractor.
Have you tried Coleman Equipment: Used Construction, Farm and Lawn Equipment ?

 

[Fallon]

The main wear parts on a hoe are the pins. Check to see if they are tight. If they are loose or sloppy, either it wasn't lubed properly or has a lot of use.