Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
This old backhoe popped up on the line for sale recently! They were asking $600, and immediately I told them... "I'LL TAKE IT!"
It's now time to go check it out and see what I bought!!
This old backhoe turned out to be a Mid to late 1980's Massey Ferguson 50HX Backhoe Loader with a 4 cylinder Perkins diesel engine. This thing is ROUGH! Let's see what we can do with it!
Do you think my gamble will pay off or did I buy a piece of junk that really SHOULD head off to the scrapyard?
Let's find out!
Please enjoy! I know I did!
If you'd like to watch the entire series about this "Broke Down Backhoe" here's a link to the playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=vWjNICbYOvY&list=PLYawuZlnembuJb22zho0iURY0YNPpZfiH
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0:00 - Initial walk around
9:22 - Clearing the away the brush around the machine
9:48 - Trying to air up the tire
11:20 - Hooking up batteries
11:42 - Trying out the electrical system
13:09 - Removing the Starter
13:42 - Freeing up the engine with a bar on the flywheel
17:06 - Powering the starter DIRECTLY
17:55 - Discovering electrical problems
19:31 - Discovering MORE Problems: Hydraulic, Air Fliter, & Mouse Nest in the Engine
24:13 - Hooking up the boat tank for fuel
25:17 - Found a fuel Injection Pump Leak
26:34 - First time firing in over 14+ years
28:57 - Jacking up the tractor with Bottle Jacks and Wood Blocks
31:49 - Replacing the inner tube inside the rear tire
35:28 - Airing up the new tube in the rear tire
37:05 - Fixing the hydraulic return line with a FLEXI-Hose
40:25 - Replacing the leaking throttle & shutoff shaft o-rings in the Injection Pump
43:29 - Trying to start the engine
44:36 - IT"S ALIVE - YEAH BABY!!
45:05 - Trying out buttons and controls
45:53 - Removing and cleaning the fuel tank
48:34 - Adding oil to the engine
49:43 - Starting it RIGHT UP!
50:26 - Throttle and shut off issue
52:20 - Starting it and FINALLY getting it to MOVE!!
55:16 - Getting the front bucket JACKED up
57:11 - Truck Problems!
58:53 - Getting ready to Load the Massey Ferguson 50HX onto the trailer
1:00:18 - Getting the IH Scissor Dump Truck & trailer in place
1:01:04 - Starting it RIGHT up!
1:01:11 - Loading it onto the trailer
1:03:33 - Chaining the backhoe onto the trailer
1:04:24 - Whistling down the road on HOME!!
1:06:31 - Unloading the MF'r at Salvage Workshop!
1:08:18 - Thanks for joining me on this adventure! LOT'S more to come!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#LeftForScrap #WillitStart #SalvageWorkshop
This old backhoe popped up on the line for sale recently! They were asking $600, and immediately I told them... "I'LL TAKE IT!"
It's now time to go check it out and see what I bought!!
This old backhoe turned out to be a Mid to late 1980's Massey Ferguson 50HX Backhoe Loader with a 4 cylinder Perkins diesel engine. This thing is ROUGH! Let's see what we can do with it!
Do you think my gamble will pay off or did I buy a piece of junk that really SHOULD head off to the scrapyard?
Let's find out!
Please enjoy! I know I did!
If you'd like to watch the entire series about this "Broke Down Backhoe" here's a link to the playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=vWjNICbYOvY&list=PLYawuZlnembuJb22zho0iURY0YNPpZfiH
~
0:00 - Initial walk around
9:22 - Clearing the away the brush around the machine
9:48 - Trying to air up the tire
11:20 - Hooking up batteries
11:42 - Trying out the electrical system
13:09 - Removing the Starter
13:42 - Freeing up the engine with a bar on the flywheel
17:06 - Powering the starter DIRECTLY
17:55 - Discovering electrical problems
19:31 - Discovering MORE Problems: Hydraulic, Air Fliter, & Mouse Nest in the Engine
24:13 - Hooking up the boat tank for fuel
25:17 - Found a fuel Injection Pump Leak
26:34 - First time firing in over 14+ years
28:57 - Jacking up the tractor with Bottle Jacks and Wood Blocks
31:49 - Replacing the inner tube inside the rear tire
35:28 - Airing up the new tube in the rear tire
37:05 - Fixing the hydraulic return line with a FLEXI-Hose
40:25 - Replacing the leaking throttle & shutoff shaft o-rings in the Injection Pump
43:29 - Trying to start the engine
44:36 - IT"S ALIVE - YEAH BABY!!
45:05 - Trying out buttons and controls
45:53 - Removing and cleaning the fuel tank
48:34 - Adding oil to the engine
49:43 - Starting it RIGHT UP!
50:26 - Throttle and shut off issue
52:20 - Starting it and FINALLY getting it to MOVE!!
55:16 - Getting the front bucket JACKED up
57:11 - Truck Problems!
58:53 - Getting ready to Load the Massey Ferguson 50HX onto the trailer
1:00:18 - Getting the IH Scissor Dump Truck & trailer in place
1:01:04 - Starting it RIGHT up!
1:01:11 - Loading it onto the trailer
1:03:33 - Chaining the backhoe onto the trailer
1:04:24 - Whistling down the road on HOME!!
1:06:31 - Unloading the MF'r at Salvage Workshop!
1:08:18 - Thanks for joining me on this adventure! LOT'S more to come!
~
If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#LeftForScrap #WillitStart #SalvageWorkshop
