I am in the market for a good used backhoe and the 2 I have run accross in my budget are a 1981 or 82 Ford 655A and a 655C. All options being equal I know the 655C has a bigger engine and its newer, a little cleaner, nicer, etc. but wondering about engine and tranny in both and whether
one is notoriously bad or good. Kind of like the Ford truck... the diesel engines were junk from 2011-2013... I just dont know about tractors. The 655A is in my budget, the 655C is as well but barely... is it worth $3,000 dollars extra for the 655C or is it a toss up based on use and
engine hours and the unknown oif a used tractor? Just looking for general advice as I research which route to go. I would obviously rather the 655C but it really stretches my budget.... worth it?
one is notoriously bad or good. Kind of like the Ford truck... the diesel engines were junk from 2011-2013... I just dont know about tractors. The 655A is in my budget, the 655C is as well but barely... is it worth $3,000 dollars extra for the 655C or is it a toss up based on use and
engine hours and the unknown oif a used tractor? Just looking for general advice as I research which route to go. I would obviously rather the 655C but it really stretches my budget.... worth it?