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hey Paul8N, 4900 for what you describe appears to be a fair deal for the buyer. For the seller, he may get an additional 500, 700, or even 1,000.00 if he waited or conditions were ripe to sell it to someone (additional 1k may be pushing the limit, but it's not unheard of..... ..). My gut reaction says, go for it. Then common sense tells me this: Check for cracked block, or rear differential housing. CHeck all the castings well for cracks or possible splits. I'm not an expert, but I am getting to know the tractor shops and mechanics around here, and two of the best told me that the NAA's seems susceptible to cracking on the rear housing. The Sherman backhoe does stress these tracotrs, but used appropriately and with care, the tractor should be fine. Also, does the backhoe have a full frame mount and tie into a front bracket under the front bushing etc? That's good if it does. It helps distribute the stresses on the frame. They are heavy units. A decent Sherman backhoe can go for 1500 to 2300 plus or minus. A decent and running NAA in good hape could go for as much as 3500+ plus or minus (or more depending on variables). Definitely give the tractor a good going over, and run it hot and check the fluids for water. Also carefully look inside the rear housing if you can for cracks. Use a light, or look wicked carefully. That could be a setback if ya got to replace it! Of course oil pressure and see if he has any valid compression readings. Pull the plugs and check for oil fouling. Check temp gauge etc. etc. You know this, but I am typing it for others like me to save them the heart ache of buying something and it turns out less than hoped for. been there and done that...so far so good with tractors however. 9N'er
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