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Copper Lincoln 12-23-2012 17:55:57 74.235.29.86 Report to Moderator	My Grandpa bought this 1964 Ford 4000 Industrial backhoe new (with factory power steering) and took great care of it! Some of his side work included digging silo foundations under contract with Agway, and installing septic systems and graves in the small-town Dairy community where he lived (and giving us grandkids rides in the front bucket often). The hour meter quit working at 7286 hours over 30 years ago. Its in origional condition, original paint etc. We still use it for minor digging around the farm and for handling and feeding round bales of hay as pictured. This tractor still runs great and I would rather load and stack hay with it over any of the newer modles that we have. I'm proud to have such a neat piece of history in our family to do my daily chores with! [Reply]   [No Email]
Bill Gray 12-25-2012 08:49:22 68.171.113.31 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 4000 Industrial Backhoe Pic in reply to Copper Lincoln, 12-23-2012 17:55:57   I got one too. smokes alot but runs, [Reply]  [No Email]
Tom new jersey 12-24-2012 07:05:21 71.53.26.219 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 4000 Industrial Backhoe Pic in reply to Copper Lincoln, 12-23-2012 17:55:57   I have the exact same machine, 1960 model 4030 the sheet metal is the same as a 801. runs like a top. [Reply]  [No Email]
Kirk-NJ 12-24-2012 04:11:52 67.237.14.139 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 4000 Industrial Backhoe Pic in reply to Copper Lincoln, 12-23-2012 17:55:57   Nice old light Ind. I like both the light and HD Ind models. Nice to see one still earning it's keep. Kirk [Reply]  [No Email]
Royse 12-23-2012 18:01:22 69.36.49.151 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford 4000 Industrial Backhoe Pic in reply to Copper Lincoln, 12-23-2012 17:55:57   I totally agree, awesome piece of history, specially when it's family history! [Reply]  [No Email]