[TheForge] Buying a tractor

Thu Jan 22 20:13:01 2004

That second link didnt seem to work?

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> 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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