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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

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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

• CATEGORIES: Builds, CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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**

• CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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”

 
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2018 Southwest Ohio FC Gathering July 27-29

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Just ONE month until the “Ohio Gathering” at Roger Martin’s Place near Waynesville, Ohio. It is scheduled for July 27, 28, 29 with the main day on Saturday.

Call him anytime at 937-477-5270 or email: rogerjm55@gmail.com
His address is: Roger Martin
1905 Roxanna New Burlington Road
Waynesville, Oh 4506

There is plenty of room for trucks, trailers, and RV’s (no RV hook-ups). There is an RV Campground and one-room cabins about a mile away.

These are the nearest places to stay:
-Frontier Campground. Waynesville, OH 45068 937-488-1127
-Creekwood Motel of Waynesville 513-897-1000
-Ramada Inn Xenia 937-372-9921

Bring your FC’s and FJ Step Vans, whether they’re cleaned or still have on their “work clothes” right out of the field. Let’s see what you have…running or not. Bring your extra parts for sale or trade. It would be nice to see photos of your project, in progress or completed.

Also,: This year you’ll be able to see Roger’s “new” 1960 FC-170 with an Ottawa Backhoe.
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1955 Truck w/Back Hoe Schererville, IN

• CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Did not sell. Was relisted in 09/2018

“Where do I start with this find! What we are looking at is a 1955 Willy’s that was converted into this Willy’s Digger. Owned by the original family since day one and it is solid! We always go through our cars and on this one other than a deep cleaning, we changed the oil like always and brake master cylinder along with plugs fuel filter and it runs and stops really well. All of the hydro fluid is new as well for the digger since we had to take it off for transport. The mechanisms in the back work and although we did not dig any holes, it looks like it will do a damn good job at it. Please ask any questions regarding anything you see and for any additional pictures as well.”

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1971 CJ-5 w/backhoe Mount Pleasant, MI $5000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.

(11/26/2015) . It also includes a dozer blade. Looks like a Meyer Half Cab as well.

“I have a very RARE 1971 CJ5 Jeep backhoe with a go for digger backhoe factory conversion. Ran two years ago, it have a few hydraulic hoses that need to be replaced. NO TRADES. Call or text with any questions. Emails will be deleted. I have the front dozer blade, just not shown in pictures.”

https://lansing.craigslist.org/grd/5979484041.html

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Tow-Loader Tractor Corp #1002

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Maury spotted this one-off CJ-5 backhoe tractor combo. He wrote, “I was helping my brother in law pick up some car parts this past weekend, and ran across this interesting CJ5-based vehicle.  It was made by the guy who owned the business that was selling the car parts, and he told me it was a one-off he created years ago in Michigan in the hope of successfully marketing it. 

The CJ5 body was bought new from AMC separately, and installed on the heavy steel  frame he created for it.  He said the resulting vehicle was the only loader-backhoe he knew of that could go 80 m.p.h.!”

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Year? Truck w/ Backhoe Hennepin County, MN **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

Been sitting for a while.

“This Jeep Willy is a perfect fixer upper for someone looking to do some restoration. It is a very rare truck that comes with a backhoe attachment. I am not sure the exact year, but it is a vintage model. It has been sitting for years. I am asking $2000 or BO. I am happy to show this truck to interested buyers. Feel free to call, text, or email.”

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