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Year? CJ-5 w/ BackHoe Bolivar, OH $5500

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This package also includes a second backhoe unit. Thanks to Andy for sharing it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/934236284306555

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“Do you want a Jeep? Do you want a backhoe? Do you want both? Do you dig car shows? Really Dig car shows?? Then you need this: A mid 60s Go For Digger factory backhoe built on a Jeep frame and body. The factory was in Toledo and continues today with a small self propelled backhoe made in West Virginia. These units were used by utility companies and municipalities and few survive today. The gentleman from whom I purchased used it for a water line business for 40 years until he retired in 2020.. The upshot is, this a fully functional, working machine, not barn find project. While it may not be pretty, you can get real work done with this. The original body rusted away and was replaced with the beauty you see here at some point long ago. F head motor. I did pull the head and had valves ground and new seals put in. This price Includes half a truck load of extra parts (most new) such as radiator, cylinders, valves, hoses, clutch, etc. Also includes a complete backhoe assembly which I found a year ago. Includes bill of sale. Cash. No trades. No Venmo. No Cash app. Thank you. Other stuff: Low geared rear end with top speed maybe 20 or so. I also have a handheld hydraulic breaker for this which I’ve never used.”

 
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Year? CJ-5 Back Hoe Akron, Oh $3700

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This has an unusual half cab and body design. Though listed as a 1965, it’s got a post 1972 body and front clip.

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/hvo/d/akron-backhoe-jeep/7373926326.html

“1964 Gofore Digger Backhoe for sale $3700.00
4 cyl. 134 jeep engine F head runs wells no smoke.
Has been changed over from (6v gen) to 12volts alternator
Electric fuel pump 12v.
All Hydraulic rams are in very good shape not pitted.
Machine was used weekly until covid…….Retired now
Also Have $1500.00 of new spare parts complete rebuilt motor and transmission”

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Go For Digger Back Hoe Brochure

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There’s no date on this Back Hoe Brochure from Go For Digger, but it is likely from the late 1950s. This brochure was accompanied by a letter:

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The Swiss Knife of CJ-5s

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UPDATE: Back in 2012 I ran across a pic of this CJ-5 on Flickr (1st one shown below). Now, thanks to rob, we have a series of photos of this North Carolina CJ-5, custom built by the owner.  Sure looks handy!

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1955 Truck w/Backhoe Breckenridge, CO **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7000.  Dave noted that this was listed back in 2017.

Runs, drives, and hoes. Appears it was originally in Ringwood, Illinois.

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“Runs,Drives, Backhoe works Good condition”