mnbryant2001":35itn1j7 said:
Stocker Steve":35itn1j7 said:
If you don't mind having collectable equipment JI Case is one of your better values.
Built well for the day, heavy for good 2WD traction, and not the right color for most people.
You still see some good 730 or 830 w/ loader outfits around.
Case IH carries the common parts.
And Kubota orange is almost a match for JI orange ;-)
I just bought a JI Case for the wife. :bday: The trucker called it old when we loaded but I pointed out it was made on the same year she was. He swallowed hard and said how nice the rubber was.
What model? Your right about the price on them. Though some have there problems. Dad bought a Case 1175 in 1972. She is in the yard. Grew up on it and figure it will outlast me. The clutch will put you in pain if you mash it to many times in one day. The brakes were never good and shifting is not the best. But that Cummings turbo 451 is the bomb. Other than standard service the hydro pump and clutch have been replaced twice. The handpump on the steering was repalced 3 years ago and I rebuilt the front end at that time because Dad hit a cattle trail leading into the creek and put her on the ground. The rebuild was needed though. Never have replaced but one radiator hose. The radiator is 40 years old. Never seen one last that long on a car. I plan to celebrate it's 80'th year if I last that long. I see them sell on occasion from $4000 to $6000. Parts are still around and last I checked the engine could be rebuilt locally for $3000. Cheap for 125 hp. And if you get that baby stuck you really shouldn't have been there in the first place.Been done and you can take a bath in the hole it leaves!
Bought a 730 Comfort King Loader Tractor for $2100. Needed rubber, some cylinder seals, a seat, and some bronze bushings. A workhorse.
Bought a 801 with Case o matic :banana: for $2400. It had 3 new tires... Needed a seat, front tire, brake work, and some bronze bushings. Also a work horse but rough riding.
Missed a 970 with grabble... Short on $ at the time.
Bought a dualed up 1175 for $8500. :shock: I don't like to pay that much for a tractor but she was clean, had new rear radials, and 5900 hours. Needed brake work, temperature sensor, and AC recharge. Mechancial shift and lots of power!