Might need a jump

[RedMF40]

Advertised as an Oliver, 1960s era. Was parked like that 20-30 years ago. Asking $1000 OBO Gettysburg FB. Scrap value or a bit less may be more realistic judging by the time and effort to pull it out and the fact that it is dead, dead, dead.

 

[Hemmjo]

Hydraulics are still good!!!! The loader has not leaked down!!!!!

 

[J.Wondergem]

Hydraulics are still good!!!! The loader has not leaked down!!!!!

Maybe was good. Looks like it rusted there now.

 

[RedMF40]

Hydraulics are still good!!!! The loader has not leaked down!!!!!

Possibly. There's a close-up of a driveshaft or something jammed in the loader arm to keep it up. No telling what'll happen if you remove it. Probably stay put until it breaks free then watch out!

 

[JoeM(GA)]

Looks like a cable or chain between the loader and hoe, keeping both up

 

[J.Wondergem]

Looks like a cable or chain between the loader and hoe, keeping both up

It does, now that you say that.

 

[chcase]

Advertised as an Oliver, 1960s era. Was parked like that 20-30 years ago. Asking $1000 OBO Gettysburg FB. Scrap value or a bit less may be more realistic judging by the time and effort to pull it out and the fact that it is dead, dead, dead.View attachment 6141

Alot more work than I would want at my age but a good parts tractor for someone.

 

[Janicholson]

More than a Jump, more like a pole vault. Jim

 

[Brown David]

Hydraulics are still good!!!! The loader has not leaked down!!!!!

That's what I was going to say.

 

[Brown David]

Looks like a cable or chain between the loader and hoe, keeping both up

Yeah, I see that now.

Well, I actually saw it but didn't think it was attached to the tractor until you mentioned it and I took a better look.

 

[oldsarge]

Advertised as an Oliver, 1960s era. Was parked like that 20-30 years ago. Asking $1000 OBO Gettysburg FB. Scrap value or a bit less may be more realistic judging by the time and effort to pull it out and the fact that it is dead, dead, dead.View attachment 6141

Nope,I'm 82,I ain't got that much time left !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tony in SD]

I’m all for saving old equipment from the scrap yard but this is an excellent example of diminishing returns.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

Advertised as an Oliver, 1960s era. Was parked like that 20-30 years ago. Asking $1000 OBO Gettysburg FB. Scrap value or a bit less may be more realistic judging by the time and effort to pull it out and the fact that it is dead, dead, dead.View attachment 6141

Why would any just park a perfectly good running loader/backhoe for 20-30 years unless something serious is wrong with it?

 

[J.Wondergem]

Maybe he passed away after he got it.

 

[timcasbolt]

Why would any just park a perfectly good running loader/backhoe for 20-30 years unless something serious is wrong with it?

They wouldn't

 

[wore out]

Maybe he passed away after he got it.

Yes, people can be fine one day and using a machine or are coming back for it but illness, death, or other life changes can wreak havoc with good intentions!, LOL!

And, lots of us would not have acquired some of our toys if that were not true!

 

[SweetFeet]

Advertised as an Oliver, 1960s era. Was parked like that 20-30 years ago. Asking $1000 OBO Gettysburg FB. Scrap value or a bit less may be more realistic judging by the time and effort to pull it out and the fact that it is dead, dead, dead.View attachment 6141

Neat photo.

Yep, definitely been sitting in the same spot for a few days.

 

[used red MN]

That poor little tractor, there sure seems like there is a lot of iron in that back hoe.

 

[RedMF40]

That poor little tractor, there sure seems like there is a lot of iron in that back hoe.

Looks like a beast to run even when it was operating perfectly.

 

[kcm.MN]

Why would any just park a perfectly good running loader/backhoe for 20-30 years unless something serious is wrong with it?

Could have had sudden health problems come up. This is the voice of experience.