Used Case 580E evaluation

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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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.

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.

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

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

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

good luck on her!

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sounds like the price just went down!

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

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.