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JH
03-19-2002 08:20:34
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Re: JD M tractor questions, wheels in reply to John Glowa, 03-19-2002 05:11:12
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Depends upon the application and use of the tractor. Mounted one way you get 38" or 42" spacing, depending on the lug you use. Mounted on the opposite hub, you can get either 48" or 52" spacing. The valve stem is on the narrow side, so if you elect 48/52" spacing, the valve stem will be on the inboard side of the rim. I run 52" spread on my M for finish mowing on unlevel terrain to keep from rolling over, and for cultivating vine crop set up on wider rows, pumpkins and such. For vine crop planted closer together, a narrower setting is better. In order to scratch out the middles on pumpkins, my rear cultivators are modified with extra gangs(4/side)of springs and shovels. For narrower applications I have standard rears, (2). I have seen Ms go for as little as $1100 for a fair tractor, to 2000-2500 for junk, and 4500 or so for one well restored. You'll have to be the best judge on that. Key points to look at are these: wiring brittle or broken, engine free and good compression, drawbar and asssociated components in tact, that the rims are not rusted through, the fenders and foot plates aren't rotted, no pin holes in the exhaust manifold, not rusted out in the battery box, the front steering box shouldn't have too much slop when turning the wheel(I've seen them so bad that it takes nearly half a turn of the wheel to begin to steer the front), sheet metal condition obviously, belt and hoses okay, you mentioned tire condition, does it have weights, does the lift or associated hydraulic pump/lines seep oil, fuel tank condition, radiator leaks, clutch and brakes, you get the idea. How much money you expect to spend in repairs impacts how much you are willing to pay. You can contact Riley Tractor in Wauseon, OH for replacement rims at a reasonable price, but there are several other places out there that have good used rims as well. Front rubber will run you about $45-50 per side, rear rubber between $125-150 for standard tread or as much as $400 each for a turf style tread. There are a lot of guys on this site that can help you find what you need if you buy the trator and run into a problem, don't be afraid to ask. $1500 is probably a fair price. Do you get any implements,(cultivators, belly mower, plow, or disk) with the tractor? If so, it is probably a good buy. Good luck.
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