That's a LOT of hours for the timeframe. Not if one averages it out from say 2001, but it's not a little use tractor. I'd check belts, hoses for glazed look or cracking, and any apparent leaks.
If 80 hours/year is average residential use, do the arithmetic over 14-15 years, that works out to around 171 hours over 14 years. 80 hours twice is 160 and 171 is even more than double the average res. use. It may not be a problem, IF you carefully look and factor in the other wear and tear on the unit over that time. If no maintenance records AND high useage, those points are good for negotiating the price down.
Check the tire tread wear, squeals or squeaks on starting up and or shutdown. Check radiator fluid for color, oil for color/level, and trans diff for level, color smell. Check joints pivot points for fresh grease or lack of grease. Drive it through all gears, lift some load with the FEL. Check for any bent FEL pieces or serious dings, bends cracks in welded junctions. See what the owner's land looks like and access what he uses the tractor for primarily.
Whip out cash and close the deal. Report results. Good luck.
Hey Murph, did you build that soft cab yourself? Does it have heat? How old is that V? It looks brand new?!
