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<blockquote data-quote="Nevadanut" data-source="post: 55249" data-attributes="member: 7453"><p>Newbie here - just logged on. I recently bought a used 743 for $750.00 that was sitting in a field, not running. Had flat tire, etc. Winched it on a trailer and hauled it home to Nevada and had to get it drug into the shop with the Powerstroke. Finally got it inside and up on HD jackstands. Changed all filters, glow plugs, etc. Spent minimal $$$ on the parts and got it ready to start. Starter was fairly weak, so I decided to pop for a new one at $125.00. Installed with new battery and it fired up and we ran it for a few minutes in the shop and cycled the rams and drive motors. Dropped it on it's feet and drove it out of the shop and now starting to put a few minutes on it when I have time. It was missing bucket and front quick attach unit. I designed a quick attach unit and had the main pieces cut on a CNC plasma and assembled it. Incorporated a couple of receiver hitch-style pin quick disconnects to insert trailer hitch, boom, etc, and it is almost finished. Bought a 60" bucket from a guy for $100.00 and I'm almost ready to get the machine ready to do work here on the property. I don't have the massive coin to blow on a nice machine, and really didn't want to rent one to do all the work I'm going to do. So I took a chance - and got lucky. It seems to work ok. Total investment is around $1100.00 or so, and if it stays together, I'm content with that. I think I did ok for a guy who needs a decent machine to run around the acreage and dig holes, clear land and spread roadbase, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nevadanut, post: 55249, member: 7453"] Newbie here - just logged on. I recently bought a used 743 for $750.00 that was sitting in a field, not running. Had flat tire, etc. Winched it on a trailer and hauled it home to Nevada and had to get it drug into the shop with the Powerstroke. Finally got it inside and up on HD jackstands. Changed all filters, glow plugs, etc. Spent minimal $$$ on the parts and got it ready to start. Starter was fairly weak, so I decided to pop for a new one at $125.00. Installed with new battery and it fired up and we ran it for a few minutes in the shop and cycled the rams and drive motors. Dropped it on it's feet and drove it out of the shop and now starting to put a few minutes on it when I have time. It was missing bucket and front quick attach unit. I designed a quick attach unit and had the main pieces cut on a CNC plasma and assembled it. Incorporated a couple of receiver hitch-style pin quick disconnects to insert trailer hitch, boom, etc, and it is almost finished. Bought a 60" bucket from a guy for $100.00 and I'm almost ready to get the machine ready to do work here on the property. I don't have the massive coin to blow on a nice machine, and really didn't want to rent one to do all the work I'm going to do. So I took a chance - and got lucky. It seems to work ok. Total investment is around $1100.00 or so, and if it stays together, I'm content with that. I think I did ok for a guy who needs a decent machine to run around the acreage and dig holes, clear land and spread roadbase, etc. [/QUOTE]
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