I'm thinking about getting a backhoe for a project here and there. I'm not looking to spending a fortune on one and I don't mind doing some work on it here and there. Is there any particular models/brands to stay away from.
I'm currently looking at a 1973 John Deere that works but will need a little TLC. It's a 2wd with an extend a hoe but it looks like someone took the cylinder off the extend a hoe but it is currently pinned and works well. The guy that has it said it was like that when he got it. For the year of it, the hours aren't bad and he said he would let me try it out for a day or so to see if it's what I'm looking for. He doesn't want to sell it but do to health issues, he is gonna have to get rid of it.
I'm open to any and all suggestions or ideas.
I really don't want anything small like the BX or B series Kubota tlb's as I'm looking for a full size backhoe.
I'm currently looking at a 1973 John Deere that works but will need a little TLC. It's a 2wd with an extend a hoe but it looks like someone took the cylinder off the extend a hoe but it is currently pinned and works well. The guy that has it said it was like that when he got it. For the year of it, the hours aren't bad and he said he would let me try it out for a day or so to see if it's what I'm looking for. He doesn't want to sell it but do to health issues, he is gonna have to get rid of it.
I'm open to any and all suggestions or ideas.
I really don't want anything small like the BX or B series Kubota tlb's as I'm looking for a full size backhoe.