Posted by Scott in SF on September 17, 2010 at 19:00:08 from (76.240.231.68):
In Reply to: buying a case 1030 posted by jcrane on September 17, 2010 at 16:44:42:
I have a 1968 1030 that has been in my family since new. Some things you can check. Loosen the the oil drain plug see if water runs out, then make sure the radiator is full and look for air bubbles when it is running. Other that that drive it in all 4 gears and both ranges and listen for noise. My tractor has spent it's life in North Dakota and has been started with ether thousands of times. Thouse aluminum pistons can make some slapping around sounds on start up, it is normal, start out slow and let it cool down when your done I think all claims that the tractors tend to overheat, can't take either and the steering is bad are overstated. However the breaks are lousy, and yes the cab is a tight fit. If it is in good shape that tractor is well worth $3000. Also, not all had 3 pts. I think having a 40 plus year old tractor with out a turbo or any sort of powershift/TA/AT/multipower ect is a good thing.
2 additional thoughts: the way these tractors hook up to hydraulics can drive a guy nuts, there are 4 disconnects on the back of the tractor 2 on the left and 2 on the right. Hook your cylinder hoses to the to 2 inside ones or the 2 outside ones. Do not attach both to the 2 on the left or right side and expect anything to happen when you pull the lever. Finally that 451 is loud, forget about sound insulation, there isn't enough room in the cab. Buy ear plugs and accept it as part of the deal
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