Info on IH 504 diesel

Subject: Re: Info on IH 504 diesel

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: I am looking for a 45-55hp tractor on a relatively small frame to do mowing, snow, utility and small orchard work. : I have alot of steep hills and low trees, hence the preference for a smaller, wider tractor. I have a number of smaller tractors an my ideal vehicle would be something like an MF135 with more power. : I would use this vehicle only about 100 hours per year or less. : Was looking through the want ads and found the following: IHC504 diesel, 3500 hours, 50hp. : Spoke to someone who owned the tractor but was not that familiar with it. He said it had a two point hitch that you could raise and draft from the seat. : I said "Is it just a three point hitch that is missing the top link?" Unfortunately, he didn't know what I was talking about. : He uses it for a tow behind brush hog. : So here are my questions everyone: : Is this a good tractor? Opinions, please. : What years was it manufactured? : Does it have a differential lock? : Is 3500 hrs too much? How much more life should I expect? : Any problems I should know about? : He wants $4,900.00. Is it overpriced for the amount of hours? : Is there a such thing as a two point hitch on this tractor or is he just missing the the top link? : Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer, : Mark

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