The steering design on the 300U wasn't great to start with, and one with manual steering steers harder than most other tractors. This can be mitigated a great deal by keeping the steering well greased, the steering gear box full of oil, using tractor tires (not used car tires) on the front, and by doing most of the turning while the tractor is moving. Unfortunately, replacement parts for the steering on this tractor are hard to find, which contributes to the reservations you'll hear about this tractor.
On the other hand, an mighty high percentage of these limited-production-run tractors seem to be still in routine use. Having the hydraulics and 2-point (which is compatible with standard Category 1 3-point implements), the Torque Amplifier, IPTO, and more weight and power than were available from the Fords, etc. of that era make it very attractive for mid-size operations. And they can sometimes be found for a good bit less than somewhat comparible tractors.
How much the one you're looking at might be worth is something you'll have to evaluate for yourself, hopefully based more upon your needs and its condition than the asking price.
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