Posted by ed3 on April 11, 2014 at 07:11:43 from (198.185.164.120):
In Reply to: Oliver 1855 ???? posted by BusterD on April 10, 2014 at 17:05:37:
Gas tractors of that size are fuel hogs and generally bring a lot less than their diesel counterpart. The 1855 diesel was known to through rods on the 310 engine if the bearing update wasn't installed.
So you have the gas version of a tractor that already has a mark on its reputation. Probably a make it should't have as they were generally a good tractor. ---- But that translated into a lower price for the model and an even lower price because of the gas engine.
Oliver's also tend to bring in less money because the brand changed ownership and branding (became white)over the years. Unfair but true.
A good tractor except only running on 5 cylinders. In my book that means it needs a complete rebuild. And completely rebuilding this gas engine because of the poor fuel economy really doesn't make sense. Unless your looking to add it to your collection because it's an Oliver 1855 Gas.
Are you looking for this to do some heavy work - If so, I'd pass at any price unless. If you're in love this model be ready to re-power it with a diesel and spend some additional cash
If you are just looking for a show tractor or a hobby tractor with not much hard work if at all then you could take a chance on spending a grand for it. Probably get that back in used parts if the engine is completely gone. This assumes everything else works and tin straight.
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