Questions on D100 backhoe

[Merchlewitz]

Contemplating what to do I just found a 644 LBH but it’s re powered and looks in a bit more rough shape.. I like the power steering and the 648 seems to be a lot cleaner besides some hydraulic leaks… I was wondering how the frames allow the arms to attach they are welded? So I’d need to swap frames or is that even possible? So many questions..

[Toolslinger]

I believe it depends on the vintage as far as the subframe goes. My early 646 has the subframe mounts bolted on while the later Series B has them welded.
They're not real exotic if you had to fabricate them assuming you can weld. You could hog them out of a solid chunk of steel too, but that would be a project...

[Timj]

If the price is right on this 644 I think I would chase it. If the hoe works out I'd move it to your 648. Then do a little cleanup on the 644 and sell it, unless you have use for two machines.

[Eugen]

If the price is right on this 644 I think I would chase it. If the hoe works out I'd move it to your 648. Then do a little cleanup on the 644 and sell it, unless you have use for two machines.

What he says!

[thebuildist]

Here’s what I just picked up..

I must live in the wrong part of the world. How do you find all these things? And so fast!

Bob

[Harry]

You must be in the right place at the right time. They only show up once in a blue moon in my area. I’ve only seen two that were complete GT’s and I purchased both of them. I remember going to look at the 644 lbh thinking I’ll just look it over. It was so cool I bought it. After using it I was so glad I did. I agree the 600’s are getting rare to find, better snatch it up! Harry

[Merchlewitz]

Here’s what I just picked up..

I must live in the wrong part of the world. How do you find all these things? And so fast!

Bob

Lucky I guess lol..


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[Merchlewitz]

You must be in the right place at the right time. They only show up once in a blue moon in my area. I’ve only seen two that were complete GT’s and I purchased both of them. I remember going to look at the 644 lbh thinking I’ll just look it over. It was so cool I bought it. After using it I was so glad I did. I agree the 600’s are getting rare to find, better snatch it up! Harry

I’ll be picking this up soon


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[Eugen]

Lucky! Congrats! Fix'er up and you'll be happy this happened! Looking forward to your journey with it.

[thebuildist]

Congrats @Merchlewitz .

You're way ahead of the game now!

Bob