Posted by Had one for 30 years on March 23, 2011 at 06:28:34 from (98.95.58.71):
In Reply to: 574 advice needed posted by BrianV on March 22, 2011 at 18:08:12:
I had one for 30 years that we got new. One of the most advanced utility tractors of it's time. One weakness the brakes will work like a charm up to the point they are desintegrating and will clog up the hydraulic system. Ours were still good at 6000 hours, but it was used for mowing and planting and othe lighter jobs. A brake job can be well over $1000 without complications in the hydraulic system. There have been many brought to the US used that were originally sold in the European market, these do not have full parts compatibility with the US market models. The US models have flat top fenders with two lights on each fender. The European models had different fenders and may have some ligts in the grill or side mounted on the front of the tractor. Other big failure is cavitation in the engine sleeves or failure of the sleeve seals (diesels). These are great tractors when in good shape and could often go twice as long with out major engine or brake repairs than other brands, but the repairs are more expensive. Do a search in this forum for 574 or for D239 and you can read more on the pros and cons. If it is the was originally sold in Europe might want to leave it alone or go for a lower price. US sold diesels were built in Europe, but had different specifications. If you buy it cheap enought to afford an engine overhaul and brake job you will have a tractor for the rest of your life with proper care. The sleeve problems were related to antifreeze becoming acidic. Later models had a coolant filter with a sacrifical part that could be replaced instead of the sleeve walls being attacked.
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