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Used Case 580E evaluation

I posted this in alt.construction, but there were no replies. Please no flames for cross-posting.

I have been casually looking for a backhoehoe to use around my place for maintenance, lifting machinery, loading and unloading trucks, moving and general work. I ran across a Case 580E with some known problems and I was wondering if I should look more at this machine or pass on it. The price is quite attractive compared to what I have seen listed by dealers, ebay, etc. This

580E has 4WD and extend a hoe. It is loose and all pins are worn. Tach says 3400 hrs but ? I ran the machine for a couple of hours tonight. All hydraulics work, hoses are good and I saw no leaks. Engine started right up, no smoke or unususl noise. Front Bucket worn but servicable, rear hoe missing a tooth. No brakes on right side, weak brakes on left. No parking brake. Shuttle shift seems to slip. Blower and heater needs repair as the switched are broken. One window out, another one needs new gaskets. Overall the cab is poor to rough shape. I will probably only use this 50 hours per year, so I would rather keep my investment to a minimum.

Should I run away from this one? The guy selling is hesitant to sell to a friend, but at the asking price ($5000) there is room for repairs

Thanks for the info

Bob

Reply to
Bonza
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I would consider it. Loose machines are still functional, you just have to avoid quick, jarring changes in direction. Be prepared to put some time and TLC into it, for $5,000 it should make a good "yard machine".

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ATP

snipped-for-privacy@advant.com (Bonza) wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@posting.google.com:

I would be wary if the shuttle shift slips. That can get expensive in a hurry.

Last I worked on a backhoe (early 90's), pins were ~$60 each for the pivot points of the hoe. If the holes are worn, your looking a quite a bit more money or time, to fix. Brakes...you need those....the rest is minor stuff.

Reply to
Anthony

Does the engine burn oil?

How badly do the hydraulics creep under load?

Any significant hydraulic leaks?

$5K might not be bad as you are only putting a few hours every year.

I'd be concerned about the shuttle shift as those repairs can get expensive.

Reply to
Lucky Strike

Bob You will find a lot more information and help at "Yesterday's Tractors "site or go directly to

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Al 2

Thank you all for your posts. Here is what I know right now about it:

I'd say no. If it does it is not noticable

No creep observed, even in the stabilizer cylinders or bucket cyl's

no

Me too. I was quoted 3K on that alone. Pins I can work on over time. Brakes are a must do.

Last night the starter wouldn't work. It is stuck in my driveway right now, click, click, click, nothing. Going to chase grounds tonight.

Bob

Reply to
Bonza

sounds like the battery might be dead or the terminals need a good cleaning.

good luck on her!

Reply to
Lucky Strike

snip

sounds like the price just went down!

Reply to
RoyJ

Fortunatly all I had to do was clean and tighten the battery connections. Worked OK after that. The tach and hour meter is working 3890 hrs.

I could not get the differential locl to work either

Bob

Reply to
Bonza

I'd be a little more than worried about the diff. lock. Not fun.

Hey, I have a set of Case manuals for the 580D and no more back hoe. Are you interested? Make an offer.

Reply to
Lucky Strike

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