Backhoe followup- Case 580 questions

I may be able to get one for around 10k. The really nice part is that he can bring it to my place, as I have no way to haul such a beast myself.

I've heard that the early case 580's were not very robust- like they were a regular farm tractor with bucket and hoe attached and the frame was not very strong. I don't hink this one falls into that category, but I don't know.

One knowledgable guy I spoke with said that a good working backhoe that doesn't need any work is worth 10k any day. I'm at a point where I don't have time to do major repairs on a machine like this- at least right off the bat.

Opinions?

The C models and higher had a unitized frame. You could have the torque converter on the ground in 30 minutes, the trans axle on the ground in about an hour with no jacks (on a backhoe) if you had air tools. Engine work was about as easy. I always thought they were the first backhoe with a functional cab.

I am looking for a use door for a case 580E backhoe 1986. Pt#96828, I would appreciate it very much if you could add anything.

Thank you;

Norm

If I needed it to produce income I would consider other options. Again best of luck and enjoy.

The B series is less desirable. The one we had was prone to transmission problems and the brakes would rarely work for very long.

I am surprise about the options that it has. I didn't think the 4 in 1 buckets and the extenda hoe options were available for the Bs. Remember that the B series is quite old, ask what year it is.

The 580Ds are when they were a better hoe in my opinion.