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 | Connie Little
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1999-08-05 6628
I have found a backhoe attachement for $1.500 from a private party. I am wondering if this is worth it...we are just shopping for a tractor now and will most likely purchase a B2710 Kubota. The backhoe is an ARPS 80, three point hitch type. The hydraulics look good. It is not great looking hoe (missing the seat and the pins are a little loose) but the thing that has me concerned is a 3 inch long crack through the steel near the pivot point (elbow?) in the boom. Can this be fixed with welding? If so does the price seem fair?Sorry I can't be more specific...I don't know a lot about this type of equipment and could really use your help and need to know quickly.Thanks so much,Connie Little
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| Norm
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1999-08-05 6635
Sounds seriously abused to me. By the time you stop putting money into it, I would bet you could have bought at least a good used one (maybe a new one?). I would stay clear even if the price looks attractive at the moment. Get your tractor and then look around for a decent used one - they are out there, sometimes it takes a little looking. ....
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| diggerdarol
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1999-08-05 6644
Sounds scary to me. Unless I was qualified to make the repairs myself (as in good welder with experience in these areas) I wouldn't want to get involved. As the other person here mentioned it does sound abused. ....
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| Connie
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1999-08-07 6700
Thanks guys for your input, you probably saved us a lot of grief. We were very lucky and found a used Kubota hoe the same day. Twice the price but it's in great shape. Thanks again.Connie ....
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