Posted by ss55 on April 22, 2015 at 06:12:01 from (173.16.23.173):
In Reply to: 930 Case. Yes or No? posted by bluepower7700 on April 21, 2015 at 20:21:09:
I'll leave my impressions from driving an uncles 930 in the early 1970's. If you are on a tight budget a Case 930 is probably your best bang for the dollar, an Oliver 1800 or IH 806 might be comparable in price and size. The technology of the late CK's is simple and basic, comparable to early 1960's in other tractor lines: manual brakes, indirect injection diesel engine, eight speed transmission, 1500(?) PSI open center hydraulics, belt driven power steering pump, live PTO, Catagory 2 3 point hitch with draft control. They have a strong low speed (1800 RPM) engine, probably their best feature.
The platform is high, add an extra step if you need to climb up and down it often. The clutch and brakes are both heavy to push with long strokes but they are both easy to feather. Road gear is around 15 MPH, the manual disk brakes are fair, but should be easy to rebuild. The seat and suspension were fair when new. Gear shift and range shift are a bit clumsy, but most other controls are comfortable and well laid out. The belt on the power steering pump always squeals if you try to turn the front wheels without the tractor moving. Check if the hydraulics have enough pressure and flow to meet your requirements. Front visibility is very good, to the rear you have to stretch too see the drawbar over the big rear fuel tank. 18.4x34 rear tires, shorter wheelbase for its size. With a narrow front they are actually pretty nimble and easy to maneuver, similar to a JD 4020 NF. Low deep exhaust tone, less high frequency noise than other diesel tractors. The Case 30 series was replaced in 1970 by the Case 70 series tractors that were a big jump forward in technology and left the rest of the industry playing catch-up in the early 1970's.
In their day they pulled 5x16 plows in 4th gear, maybe a little bit slower than a JD 4020 or IH 856. Maintenance is probably simpler and less expensive than for other tractors its size. Check Nebraska Tractor test #918 for specifications.
When you outgrow it a 930 would still make a good second tractor for yard/chore/extra tractor duties, although it would not be my first choice for a loader tractor. If it meets your needs and you find one in good condition, I would buy one.
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