Ever bought used backhoes that turned out way better than expected?

Hey everyone,

Usually, we share experience stories about bad purchases, but I had the opposite happen last month. Picked up a 2006 Case 580 Super M. It had 9,000 hours, rough paint, and one leaky cylinder, and it’s been a beast on site. It also starts instantly with strong hydraulics and barely sips fuel.

Now I’m thinking, is it luck, or are some older models genuinely built tougher? I’d love to know if anyone else scored a used backhoes that just kept outperforming its age.

What model was it, and what made it so reliable for you?