JD 2350

[Nesikep]

Tell me the good, the bad and the ugly on the JD 2350's...
We're looking at one with a nice loader, remotes, 16 speed, clutch is frozen (plates rusted), looks in nice shape, fair life left in the tires, $5500 CAD or about $4K US
Are they hard to split if I need to get to the clutch? I'm hoping I can free it through use or an inspection plate.. I'm equipped to do it, just wondering if it's a total PITA or no big deal

 

[JMJ Farms]

I can’t answer your question. But I’ve been around enough similar models to say for $4k, I’d chance it. Generally very good tractors.

 

[M.Magis]

I have a 2550. The good: Many people say its the best engine Deere ever made. Mechanically, I’ve had no issues. Cons: Hydraulics. When working correctly they’re great. But the system is subject to gremlins that’ll drain your pocket book if you’re not familiar with them, or have a mechanic/dealership that is. Parts (hydraulic) are available, but new ones will cost more than the tractor is worth. Try to test everything you can to make sure you’re not buying a problem someone parked because they couldn’t afford to fix it. Or in my case, tried to fix it themselves and f@&$/d it all up.

 

[1982vett]

Pain in the toosh if you run it out of fuel..... :? ....at least it was today. Injectors are buried under the hood and behind the exhaust manifold. Only 4 nuts to pull the hood and you don’t have to remove it completely. I have been reminded you don’t press your luck when the fuel gauge stops bouncing. :roll:

For sure it’s not a reason to pass on the tractor.

 

[jltrent]

I have never owned one, but hydraulic issues I have heard some horror stories. It having a loader on it could even make it worse. I know a guy who had a JD 2950 and put upwards of10k at a dealer trying to fix the hydraulics and still was not right. I would hunt another MF around the 55-60hp range.

Do some research as plenty of horror stories of hydraulics issues with these. There is a reason it is 4k...

 

[M.Magis]

I have never owned one, but hydraulic issues I have heard some horror stories. It having a loader on it could even make it worse. I know a guy who had a JD 2950 and put upwards of10k at a dealer trying to fix the hydraulics and still was not right. I would hunt another MF around the 55-60hp range.

Do some research as plenty of horror stories of hydraulics issues with these. There is a reason it is 4k...

Thats why its so important to have a mechanic/dealer familiar with the system. The problems can easily be traced by those that know where to look. I didn’t, and wasted a fair amount of time and money. Took it to a good mechanic and they had it figured out a couple days later.

 

[Nesikep]

This one isn't "operational" because it's in a damp climate and the clutch plates rusted together.. AFAIK the hydraulics work, but it would certainly be something I test.. What particular gremlins should I look for? If I get pressure at all the valves and the loader and power steering work, is that a sufficient test?

Meh, looks like the posting has been deleted so it probably sold,.. I asked for a couple pictures and the guy stopped responding.
There's an auction coming up in 2 weeks, might be seeing it there!

 

[hillbilly beef man]

Like others had said check the hydraulics. Ours locked up at 3k hours due to oil pump drive gear shearing off. The OEM was plastic, we had a machine shop make is a metal one when we re-built it. Splitting it is a piece of cake. My grandfather would not gear down a tractor for anything, if the tractor started to bog he would ride the clutch. Because of this dad and I would have to replace the clutch every other winter. Pull loose the fuel shutoff, throttle cable, remove the hood, dis-connect four hyd. lines, and remove 8 bolts and you are ready to split it. Dad and I could have the old clutch out in an hour, and the new one in in two more.

 

[Silver]

My grandfather would not gear down a tractor for anything, if the tractor started to bog he would ride the clutch.

Sounds like my grandfather. He was also known to yell Gee, Haw or Whoa! in a tight spot.