IH 674 Diesel
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Posted by Bill on November 04, 1998 at 17:05:50:
How obsolete is my tractor? I have an IH 674 Diesel tractor purchased new in
1974. I used it the first three years to plow,
disk, plant and harvest 100 acres of corn.
But since then, it has only been used a few days
out of the year with a 6' bushog to mow weeds. Its a beautiful tractor that I have enjoyed using
and still think of as new. I was surprised when
a farmer I was talking to said such an old tractor
isn't worth much because parts are probably hard
to get. Does anyone know the lay of land as far as product
support from the manufacturer? Are there
different levels of support depending upon the age
of the tractor, or are there just two, supported
and not supported? Also, to what extent has
support of older IH tractors been weakened by the
Case takeover? My tractor has been such a part of my personal
history, that I am reluctant to part with it,
and I expect I will keep it, and at some point
paint/recondition it. However, I am wondering
whether I whould avoid using it for hard work
because if I break something, I won't be able to
get (affordable) parts. I would appreciate comments from anyone, and
would especially like to hear from 674 or 574
owners.
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