John Deere 500C Backhoe $7,500 Project Description John Deere 500C Backhoe Front Loader. 1980 model 500 C two wheel drive with a 1 1/3 yard front bucket and a 3/4 yard hoe bucket. The transmission is an 8-speed powershift with eight forward and four reverse gears. operating weight 15’400 lbs. Share This Listing FacebookTwitterEmail