723 backhoe

[Ed M]

Are the pins and bushings still available for this hoe ? Also it is very sloppy side to side.Does this mean the cylinders need rebuilding ? I thought about fixing it up,since it seems to have lots of power but the 800 industrial tractor seems a bit light for it.It looks like a 12' hoe.Wheels are shot--rusted out.I was wondering also should I part it out or try selling thing whole.And I do not really have any way to support it if I drive the old pins out.

 

[john_Bud]

Pins need to be fab'ed by a machine shop. Usually 4140 steel, machined then hardened. Expect to pay out the posterior as you will also need bushings. Side to side slop is also bushings / pins in the swing post. Can be bad swing cyinders too (or both!)

From your prior post, it sounds like you have more project than you expected.

I hate to say it, but you are probably better off parting or selling outright. Full set of pins and bushings with you removing and installing them (a big job) is well in excess of $1000.00 - probably closer to $2000 if you get all of them.

jb

 

[Ed M]

How are the new bushings and pins sized if mine are worn.I think I have a buddy that can make them for me where I use to work.

 

[Ed M]

I figured maybe what I would do is check how long my pins are and look for a current model with close dimensions and then may plasma cut new bushings to fit in the tubing and put the new pins in.Anybody have an idea what 555 pins and bushings might cost ????