[TheForge] Buying a tractor

Thu Jan 22 20:05:01 2004

Man that is a stout ROPS.     Regarding hydraulics, it is also 
worthwhile to look at the cylinder construction to ensure they can be 
dismantled rebuilt, rather than the welded ones that can't be.   Also 
the cylinder rods should be smooth and shiny, a lot of scuffing would 
mean that they and the pump are likely close to a rebuild.   On a diesel 
, black smoke is not good, but OK,  white smoke is bad, as well as 
blue.     A web search turned up this reference: "a farm equipment "Blue 
Book" called the /Hotline Farm Equipment Guide/ is available from the 
Heartland Communications Group, at (800) 673-4763"   which also mght be 
of help.  

The following links may be useful as well:

http://farmindustrynews.com/ar/farming_tips_buying_used/

http://www.metrokc.gov/dchs/csd/wsu-ce/agriculture/PDFs/FarmEquip.pdf

Charles

Shannell Sugrue wrote:

>Im looking at going to an auction and bidding on this tractor
>http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Auction/VehicleDetail?item_id=500192379
>Im thinking it might be more useful than a forklift for my work and around
>our small block. Im pretty good with cars but diesels and hydraulics are
>something I havent had much hands on with. Anyone got any tips on what to
>look out for when inspecting one of these. I guess I should get it started
>up and move the bucket up and down, what else do I need to look at?
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