1998 Caterpillar 428C Backhoe Loader – Low Hours + Multiple Attachments

Solid, honest Cat 428C with very low hours for its age, showing ~755 hours.

This is a straight, mechanically simple machine that presents well and is ideal for property work, trenching or general earthmoving.

Machine has seen light use over its life and has been working a rural property for the last 4 years. Paint and panels show normal wear consistent with age, but overall it is tidy and not abused.

Key details?
4WD backhoe loader?
Mechanical controls – simple and reliable?
Enclosed cab
Starts and operates as expected
Pins, bushes and linkages in good working order for age?
Hydraulics present clean with no obvious major leaks?
Rams and chrome on cylinders are straight and serviceable?
Tyres have good usable life remaining?
General cosmetic wear, with surface rust on bucket and attachments?
Cab is complete and functional, with typical wear to seat and interior?
Glass intact, some dirt and ageing as expected

Attachments included?
Front 4-in-1 bucket (with visible wear plate and cutting edge use)?
Rear GP bucket?
Assorted additional buckets?
Auger drive with multiple augers (various sizes included)?

This is not a fresh repaint or ex-hire unit – it’s a genuine, lightly used owner machine that has done limited hours and is ready to go to work as is.

Ideal for?:
Rural/property owners?
Fencing and post holes (with auger setup)?
Trenching and drainage?
General site works
Inspections welcome and recommended. Located: Tamborine

If you’re after a tidy, low-hour older Cat with a strong set of attachments, this is worth a look.