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UPDATE: Was listed at $3000
“1956 Willy Jeep 4×4 with Backhoe. 6 cylinder flathead engine 3 speed. Runs, drives, backhoe works. Needs brake work-no brakes. Driver side floor board weak, but very solid body.”
Update: SOLD. Was $9500
For an unrestored Backhoe CJ-5, this looks great.
“1969 CJ-5 Go For Digger Backhoe $9500.
1969 Go For Digger backhoe. It is in working condition although it does need some TLC. These are extremely rare, especially to find one that hasn’t had major modifications or rebuilds over the years. This is a very good candidate for restoration. Almost everything is original. Front blade has down pressure. It is a very capable machine as well as a rare piece of Jeep history. Boston Area.”
Dave spotted this unit. He says the guy has been trying to sell it for a couple years. Dave doesn’t have the seller’s name nor number at the moment, but was able to get some pictures of it.
I didn’t know go-for-digger made backhoes.
“”NOT~A~REPRINTED” …&… “NOT~A~PHOTO-COPIED” = JEEP FACTORY DEALER SALES AD BROCHURE
N.O.S. & O.E.M., KAISER, JEEP, CJ5 UNIVERSAL, “GO-FOR-DIGGER”, “BACKHOE”, DEALER SALES AD BROCHURE
DEALER SALES AD BROCHURE = IS COLORED ON BOTH THE FRONT & BACK
KAISER JEEP CJ5 UNIVERSAL = A FACTORY OPTIONAL SPECIAL EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT BROCHURE
2-SIDED-COLORED SALES AD BROCHURE SHOWING & DESCRIBING:
BACKHOE & ANGLE DOZER BLADE & HEAVY DUTY REAR AXLE with DUAL WHEELS”
View all the information on eBay
Glenn has a friend working on a restoration of a Scheneker Backhoe. Due to the lack of information about these, he wondered if anyone out there in Willysland had any additional information about them. You can either comment or contact me if you want to email me (d@ewillys.com).
He writes, “A local friend is working on a ’55 Willys Pickup with a Schnecker Iron Works BackHoe mounted on back. It looks just like the one in the Willys Special Equipment Catalog. We have been playing with this unit for several years and have never seen another.
We would like to communicate with anyone knowledgeable about these. Probably not many were built as it was not strong enough to take the beating.
As this is being dismantled, it is obvious that much rewelding was required after each use. Complete replacement of the frame is the only answer and a California pickup is here. Frame reinforcements were everywhere and we are trying to find any information as to what was done at the Buffalo Factory.
Somewhere there must be another of these in order for owners to compare notes. This is totally different from the Ottawa on the FC170 later in the 50’s, and also different from the half cab FC170 shown in the current AACA Club Magazine “Antique Automobile” There are many special parts on this vehicle including heavy duty split rim 15″ wheels and a banjo type rear end housing.”
Here are the few brochures found so far:
No, these aren’t Corgi toys. These are the real deal. Check out the entire image at theFCConnection.com
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s another type of trencher. Go-For-Digger also made also made back hoes (see bottom image).
“N.O.S. & O.E.M., KAISER, JEEP, CJ5 UNIVERSAL, “GO-FOR-DIGGER”, “TRENCHER”,
SALES AD-(2-SIDED & COLORED, ON BOTH SIDES)-BROCHURE. KAISER JEEP OFFERED: SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, ATTACHMENT OPTIONS, FOR KAISER JEEP CJ5 UNIVERSAL’S.”
Here is an example of the go-for-digger backhoe:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This a 1968 Jeep six wheel /Backhoe very rare and super heavy duty
the floors are rusting and will need work the rest of the jeep has its
spots but where it counts under neath it has surface rust but the truck
is amazing and runs great the Backhoe works and digs great the jeep also has
down riggers that lift the back end up of the ground and the front has a Dozzer/
backfill blade mounted with a shoulder mount
The Jeep is located in Biddeford Maine and very close to I95
storage is not a problem and will provide any help needed
to ship all at buyers cost”
Craig shared this unusual FC with me. If you missed this featured FC at theFCConnection, click on the image below to see and learn a little more about this custom FC-170 Power Hoe.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Here’s an unusual find.
“How about this boys! A 1956 Willys with backhoe. Someone said it is a factory military, is it? I don’t know, you tell me. Flat head 6 cylinder, 3 speed trans., 4 wheel drive. It runs and drives BUT has no brakes. I have a rebuilt master cylinder for it. The backhoe works great. Need to replace some hydrolic lines but it works the way it is. She is a rare one boys! Bring $5000 cash please-NOTHING LESS-and a trailer and she’s yours! ”
