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Re: What steps in a tractor evaluation?
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Posted by Hugh MacKay on March 15, 2007 at 03:01:57 from (216.208.58.120):
In Reply to: What steps in a tractor evaluation? posted by Mike CA on March 14, 2007 at 23:09:16:
Mike: Banjo has given you a good list, I will only add to that. Two items I always look closely at are condition of sheet metal and how much after market welding or brazing has been done on castings. When you see those two items all beat up, you know the tractor hasn't been well cared for. The reverse is also true, especially if you see factory paint still in decent condition. They don't stay that way sitting out in the elements.
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