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1 Shopping for a Tractor Edgar Ag Mech Class Mr Reinders

2 Common Rule of Thumb If it does have good sheet metal, but doesn’t run is worth more than an incomplete running tractor.

3 Common vs. Uncommon Common Tractors are easier to find parts for: – Farmall H – John Deere A and B – Ford N Series – Uncommon tractors can be worth more money because they are rare.

4 What will you use it for? Restoration. Work. If you plan to cultivate crops, then a Ford N series is not a good tractor. If you plan to mow ditches, then a John Deere A is not a good tractor.

5 Things to Consider when shopping for a tractor. Where did the tractor originate from? – It can tell you how the tractor was ages and how it was used.

6 Things to consider… Check to see if the hose between the carburetor and the air cleaner is missing. Why???

7 Things to consider… Know the model before you buy. Are all the parts original? Are the rims in good condition?

8 Evaluating a tractor Cooling System Inspection. What do you not want to see in the radiator? Check the oil? What color do you not want it to be?? Engine? Does it start easily or at all. If it does not start, your price should start at junk value.

9 Evaluation continued Run the engine at least ½ hour. Exhaust: Check for smoke. What color is bad? Engine noise. Try to differentiate between a tick or a thump. Each sound has different meaning. Check for Oil Leaks after running. Electrical System: Is the battery recharging. Hydraulic System: Do rams work? Is there chattering.

10 Negotiating a Price Become knowledgeable about the market. Check Craigslist/Ebay/Newspapers. The owner will tell you it ran the last time they used it, but if it is sitting a long time there may be new problems. How much are you willing to spend on the project? ASSUME THE WORST GOING INTO A PROJECT!


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