1960 case backhoe with loader

[Layna Lemay]

My fiance passed away and he owned a 1960 case backhoe with a loader. It does run but it is in poor condition and I was just wondering what the worth is?

 

[DanielW]

Sorry to hear of his passing. To get a good idea of value, it'd be best to see some pictures and also know your approximate location. I'm guessing it's a 530CK? Pretty popular, reliable, and robust old backhoes. But also a little long in the tooth and pretty commonly available.

 

[Layna Lemay]

It does have quite a few leaks and right now the power steering is not working. I am just trying to get an estimate on what I can sell this for. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

 

[DanielW]

Looks pretty tight from here - especially the Case bodywork and rubber. Paint stripped off the loader is pretty commonplace. Of course, looks can be deceiving, but it looks not bad at all compared to a lot of equipment that age. Would be interesting to know what's wrong with the PS, as that could affect value. The cracked/homemade windscreen makes it look rough, but that's an easy/cheap fix.

I'd guess it's a 530 (maybe a 430?). There should be a serial number tag on the right side of the dash/tank area (can't remember exactly where, but it's somewhere around there). If you could see what it says for model, it would be good.

Around here at a very rough guess, I'd think you could ask $4000-5000 CAD, but be a little flexible on price. Could get more if you held out for longer or were in a high demand area. Could get less if you're in an area with a lot of loaders/hoes for sale or the PS is a major fix. They were good, solid tractors/hoes.

 

[Layna Lemay]

The model is 530. And yes could definitely need a paint job. This machine actually helped build a 2,000 ft garage we just finished it two years ago. Power steering I believe is a leak and I do know that there are leaks with the hydraulics. It does run like I said before. I live in New Hampshire. I do thank you for your advice where are you located?

 

[jon f mn]

That actually looks good for one that old. Is it gas or diesel? Around here one thatbnice would sell for $4-5000. The power steering is a pump on the right side front of the engine. The reservoir is on the pump and with even a s.all leak can go empty. Add some oil and see if it works.

 

[Layna Lemay]

I'm not actually looking to fix it up I'm looking to sell it and was just not sure how much I could ask for. Where are you located that you could get that much? I live in New Hampshire

 

[jon f mn]

I'm not actually looking to fix it up I'm looking to sell it and was just not sure how much I could ask for. Where are you located that you could get that much? I live in New Hampshire

Minnesota. The reason I mentioned it is working steering will add at least $1000 to the price, and likely for the cost of a couple quarts of oil.

 

[KCTractors]

It does have quite a few leaks and right now the power steering is not working. I am just trying to get an estimate on what I can sell this for. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Is there a backhoe for the tractor or is it just the tractor with the front-end-loader?

 

[Jim.ME]

Is there a backhoe for the tractor or is it just the tractor with the front-end-loader?

??? The backhoe is visible in the picture. It is swung to the right, boom can be seen thorough the windshield. Corner of the control stand seen in the left door opening.

 

[KCTractors]

??? The backhoe is visible in the picture. It is swung to the right, boom can be seen thorough the windshield. Corner of the control stand seen in the left door opening.

Jim.ME: You have a good eye! Thx

 

[showcrop]

Hi Layna, I live in NH too. It sounds like you are placing perhaps a little too much emphasis on appearance. Since it runs and did significant work just two years ago, it probably would be of value to someone who wants to get some major work done without spending a lot on a contractor. The appearance of the hoses and tightness of the joints in both the loader and hoe would be of greater significance.

 

[Layna Lemay]

It does have several leaks and problems with the power steering. I am looking to sell it do you know anybody who would be interested?

 

[showcrop]

It does have several leaks and problems with the power steering. I am looking to sell it do you know anybody who would be interested?

Not off hand but I will try to think of someone.

 

[NY 986]

The high end price-wise is not all that high. Judging by what I see going through the area auction yard around 2,000 dollars if no major repairs are required. It would have to be exceptional to get 4-5,000 dollars around here and to hire someone to paint it you would not recover the expense when you sold it.

 

[bob p mn]

I own the same 530 minus the backhoe and agree with Jon add power steering oil and it will probably work mine has been that way for quite a while. They are a good tractor I've had mine for many years and was owned by a contractor at one time and has seen alot of use but just keeps going.

 

[Layna Lemay]

Thank you very much for your advice. I'm actually not looking to fix it I was looking to see if I can get a value for it so that I can sell it. I don't have any idea what the value is worth so I don't want to get ripped off.

 

[DanielW]

I think your best bet is to advertise it on classified sites (loathe as I am to say it, 'Facebook Marketplace' is probably the best) for $5000, and see what offers you get. Don't let yourself be scammed, but also prepare to be flexible on price (depending on how bad you want it gone). Like the others, I agree with putting some oil in the PS to confirm that it works and is just a few leaks that need to be repaired (or just topped up every now and again). If you can assure the buyer that it all works fine and is just leaking down, it won't affect the price to much. But if you can't assure them of that, then it may affect your price: Fewer folks would want to buy something requiring more major pump/cylinder/orbital rebuild. I strongly suspect just a slow leak and lack of oil: If you fill the reservoir it'll probably work fine (until it leaks down again).

While I agree to some extent with NY986 that old equipment (even in good condition) is commanding less and less these days, that still looks like a pretty solid hoe, and a decent hoe will fetch a fair bit more than a similar loader tractor. There's no shortage of decent, 50's - 70's 2wd loader tractors in good running condition for sale everywhere for $2000 - $3000 (or less). But a hoe and the industrial loader is a fair bit more desirable: There are a lot more folks who might want and find a use for a good hoe than there are folks who can find a use for a plain-old 2wd loader tractor. If it's in working condition, it could very well be cheaper to buy that one than to rent a hoe, mini-ex, or skid-steer for a week. And then they can use it any time and work at their own pace.

Are you sure you want to get rid of it, however? If you have a country property, you may find uses for it over the years. You'll never have a chance to get a cheaper hoe/loader closer to home.

 

[RedMF40]

I think $2500-$3000 is fair for you and the buyer. They'll have to put some money into it, how much is anyone's guess. You can start at a higher price and test the waters.

 

[NY 986]

I think your best bet is to advertise it on classified sites (loathe as I am to say it, 'Facebook Marketplace' is probably the best) for $5000, and see what offers you get. Don't let yourself be scammed, but also prepare to be flexible on price (depending on how bad you want it gone). Like the others, I agree with putting some oil in the PS to confirm that it works and is just a few leaks that need to be repaired. If you can assure the buyer that it all works fine and is just leaking down, it won't affect the price to much. But if you can't assure them of that, then it may affect your price: Fewer folks would want to buy something requiring more major pump/cylinder rebuild. I strongly suspect just a slow leak and lack of oil: If you fill the reservoir it'll probably work fine (until it leaks down again).

While I agree to some extent with NY986 that old equipment (even in good condition) is commanding less and less these days, that still looks like a pretty solid hoe, and a decent hoe will fetch a fair bit more than a similar loader tractor. There's no shortage of decent, 50's - 70's 2wd loader tractors in good running condition for sale everywhere for $2000 - $3000 (or less). But a hoe and the industrial loader is a fair bit more desirable: There are a lot more folks who might want and find a use for a good hoe than there are folks who can find a use for a plain-old 2wd loader tractor.

Are you sure you want to get rid of it, however? If you have a country property, you may find uses for it over the years. You'll never have a chance to get a cheaper hoe/loader closer to home.

Plenty of older TLB's versus the demand for the same. 5,000 USD would buy a 1970's-1980's TLB that most likely have fewer parts supply issues. Sitting on something waiting for someone to pay your asking price worked better before the internet. Everyone will search for similar examples online then decide if your price is competitive. Judging by the nearest JD or Kubota dealer lots quite a few people are buying a backhoe attachment for their compact tractor which suffices for their small country needs. The wives will at least tolerate new and shiny versus old and worn. I suspect that the OP falls in the category of "hire it done" when they can't count on a significant other.