Waynemak wrote:
Ok I looked at this big thing that is sure to need some metal working, the
seller and I agreed on whats a fair price now to I show up with a flat bed
and cash or keep walking.

I think you'd be very hard pressed to find something else
similar for a better price. That size machine with a bucket
is very much in demand, and since it sounds as if it is close
to being in running condition, my temptation would be to say
"go for it". Caveat: I'm in New England, and farms and farming
equipment is getting scarce, they keep sowing houselots and
reaping mcmansions, so YMMV.
--Glenn Lyford