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looking for.
Tractors built since the mid
’so‘s could be a good all-purpose
utility tractor. Older tractors can
still perform a lot of hard work
however that would likely be
limited to pulling something
hooked to the drawbar and using
the power takeoff (PTO) to
power a piece of equipment such
as a mower. Newer tractors have
more advanced systems, so con
sider the type of work you plan to
do and the attachments that you
would like to use and then look
for a tractor that will meet those
needs.
Things to look for include live
PTO, live hydraulics, a standard
three-point hitch, one or more
hydraulic outlets, and power
steering if you plan to use a trac
tor with a front-end loader. “Live
PTO and hydraulics” means the
power takeoff shaft or the hy-
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draulics are not affected by the
transmission clutch. That means
you can start and stop the PTO
or raise and lower the hydraulics
regardless if the clutch is in or
not. A standard three-point hitch
lets you hook up to a huge vari
ety of attachments regardless of
the manufacturer. Hydraulics al
lows you to raise and lower
implements by attaching hoses
from the hydraulic cylinder
mounted on the implement to the
tractor.
Rollover protection system
(ROPS) protects the operator in a
rollover when used with a seat
belt. ROPS first became available
in the ’6os and became standard
in 1985. Dealers have kits avail
able from the manufacture that
install on most models from the
’6os to 1985.
Once you select a model to
look at, it becomes an exercise in
mechanics the cosmetics
should probably be placed lower
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on the list. It has to start easy,
run well when hot, charge the
electrical systerti, brake well,
steer well, and get good traction.
This is a partial checklist for a
simplistic preview of a working
tractor;
• Does it start easily on a cold
engine? This may eliminate sev
eral items in one shot.
• Does it run well when hot?
Plan on spending a half-hour
running it. After running, look
for leaks, both oil and antifreeze.
Lastly, after it is warm, shut it
down and see how it starts.
• Do the brakes work well?
The brakes themselves are inex
pensive to replace it is the ex
tensive teardown to get the new
ones in which is expensive. You
can test the brakes by locking one
wheel and turning to that side.
The tractor should spin and the
wheel should not rotate.
• Does it smoke? Blue smoke
indicates the engine burning oil.
White or black smoke can fre
quently be corrected with carbu
retor or ignition changes, but still
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represents work.
• Does it make clunking
noises from inside the engine?
Simple ticking from the top of
the engine may be a simple valve
adjustment, but a deep thunk
from the bottom or middle of the
engine would indicate very seri
ous and expensive repairs. The
clunk should be more pro
nounced under load. This may be
an indication of problems with
the crankshaft, bearings, or pis
ton rods.
• How does the oil look? After
you have run it for a while, stop
the engine and check the oil for
foaming or presence of water.
This is a showstopper.
• Is there head seepage? Look
for fluids seeping out the head
gasket. If the tractor is encrusted
with grease and dirt, it may cover
up obvious signs of seepage.
• Is the clutch good? The
clutch is not that expensive, but
splitting the tractor in half is be
yond what most folks want to do.
• Check the charging system.
There should be a slight charge
shown on the
ammeter
when the en
gine is run
ning and a
change in the
charging level
when the
lights are
turned on. At
running
speed, no dis
charge should
be shown.
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for a period of time to be sure
that there is no leakdown. Chat
tering noises from the pump
while lifting indicate the pump is
getting insufficient flow of hy
draulic fluid. The pump will have
experienced excessive wear when
run this way for long periods of
time and may be ready to fail.
• Look for structural cracks, ft
takes a bit of time, but it is well
spent. Go over the cast and steel
components and look for hairline
cracks. Again this is not expen
sive to correct, but extremely
time consuming. It would be un
wise to work a tractor until such
problems are corrected.
Buying a used tractor is always
a somewhat hazardous undertak
ing, and older tractors will tend
to be less reliable than newer
models. However, by observing
the following recommendations,
these hazards can be held to a
minimum.
Buy from a reputable source.
Find out all you can about its
service, performance, and repair
history. Don’t overrate a new
coat of paint. Try and see what it
is covering. Look at more than
one tractor and contact more
than one source.
Plan ahead so you have time to
shop around. Try to arrange to
use the tractor for a few days on
a trial basis, with the option of
buying it if you are satisfied with
its performance. Whatever you
buy, insist on receiving a copy of
the owner’s manual with the
tractor. Then be sure and read it!
Get any promised warranty or
guarantee in writing.
• Work
the hydrau
lics. Check
the hill range
of the arms
by extending
them with a
load. Let the
load sit in the
hold position
Know your needs, pocketbook,
and what’s on the market. Be as
knowledgeable on the tractor as
you can through research and
conversation and be sure to check
it out to the best of your ability.
Have fun, but use common sense
when shopping for your tractor.
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Leola, PA 17540
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