Bought myself another vintage toy!

[logman81]

So went and looked at a older international backhoe a few towns over from me yesterday. I believe it is the model 3600. So after looking it over and running it through the motions i decided i needed it lol. It has the the 92hp diesel with inclosed cab ,no heat but thats easy enough to put in. Has hydrostatic drive also. Needs some minor tinkering and such but should fit the bill for doing task around the wood yard. Came with set of forks and a plow that pins to the bucket.  I must love working on old junk lol!

[Babylon519]

I must love working on old junk lol!

Me too. Yesterday I bought a 1964 New Idea 402 hay rake. It's in decent working order, stored inside. I'll probably restore and paint the old girl as I usually do with these antiques. Kinda hurts to call it 'antique' - it's younger than I am! 

[logman81]

Well false alarm guy call me this morning and confessed that it has transmission issues when warm and didn't feel right selling it to me. So on the hunt again!

[Ox]

Well, at least his honesty won out.  It's good to see some people can't do the wrong thing even when they want to.  I'd buy him a beer if I could.  I wish you luck on your search.  Maybe a quick call to a hydro shop will confirm if that hydro can't be just tuned up or adjusted or something?  It still might be a good deal...

[Gearbox]

I may get bit for this . I had a 3616 after a 580 case . You did your self a favor I did the head twice the second time with new valves and seats . Never had a harder starting diesel in my life . The hoe was xxxxx to run the only smile I had from that machine was the day it went away .

[logman81]

Im definitely not going to purchase it. After doing closer research i found that it was a common problem with them and very expensive to fix.

[s grinder]

Yes the 3616 were famous for trans problems and breaking bull gears in final drives

[Ed_K]

 I'm glad you posted reply #5, I was going to let you in on the nightmare 2400 int backhoe a boss in texas bought yrs ago. I swear you can't fix that hydro trans  >:( :( .

[Bert]

I have a 3650 wheel loader. They are a nightmare. It has the d282 engine. It never started on a hot day let alone a cold one. The hydro transmission is garbage too. I put it in the weeds for the bees to live in.

[logman81]

Well i finally bought a backhoe! Bought a 1988 case 580 e needs a little bit of work but the price was right and will be taking delivery Wednesday.

[s grinder]

Hey Logman81,How'd you make out with your mini skidder?

[Drivadesl]

Congrats on the new toy!  I always had a  hankering for a BHL, so definitly jealous. Be sure to post photos if you can.

[logman81]

Thanks for the congrats, the skidder is still in the process of getting the motor put back in ive ran into numerous complications with finding the parts. The motor is 99% complete just have to get the oil pan machined to fit the new motor then bolt that on and stab it back in.