Posted by JML755 on October 08, 2008 at 10:51:35 from (66.184.63.110):
In Reply to: Backhoes posted by BOBM25 on October 08, 2008 at 09:33:47:
BOBM2,
First thing I bought after acquiring bare acreage was a Ford 755 TLB. Little larger than a 555, but I got it for under 10K, it weighs 19000# and I've used it to put in over a thousand feet of gravel driveway, culvert, and pulling countless stumps, which it is great for. I wouldn't be afraid to get a Ford 555, though. I've spent some money on hoses, injector and pump rebuild, front tires, radiator, etc. but I've never regretted buying it and figure it's paid for itself already. It's a tired machine (1980) , pins are a little sloppy and probably doesn't have the same power it had when it was new, but I'm also just using it on weekends, I don't push it to its breaking point and it does just fine for what I want it to do.
It was made mainly for sewer construction work in cities, so it's not very good in the mud. I've got it stuck plenty of times, but always have been able to get myself out by jacking it up with the stabilizers and putting logs, planks, etc. underneath to walk myself out. (Probably would help if I bought new rear tires :lol: )
The parts from the NH dealer are pricey but I've found a lot of things in the aftermarket arena (check out this website). Example, NH dealer wanted $2400 for a radiator. Found an exact fit replacement for under $400 online.
Bottom line is that a true construction backhoe (TLB) is worth it, IMO, if you've got some serious digging to do. And Ford built those TLB's like tanks.
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