jgl1962
Bronze Member
Guys,
I just picked up this tractor (1999-2000) with 200 hrs. it has a frey loader also.
I've been reading here a lot and have changed out ALL the fluids, motor had been changed at least twice but everything else certainly seemed Chinese esp the trans oil.
It has had the left front steering arm broken and repaired nicely with gusset on the repair.
I have 4 issues with it:
1) The pto will not stay engaged in 540 mode seems the weight of the lever is enough to pull it out of engagement. Otherwise PTO works fine.
2) 4WD lever is hard to work, it doesn't gring or anything you just kind of have to worry it into gear...works fine once engaged.
3) Brakes SUCK! they will just barely stop the tractor or hold it on an incline as long as I put 200 of my 220 lbs on it.
4) Occasionally the tractor will start when I turn the key to the preheat position.
Overall I'm quite happy with how it runs and works but would like input/opinions on these issues.
I think it's probably the best $3500 I have ever spent.
Thanks
Jim
I just picked up this tractor (1999-2000) with 200 hrs. it has a frey loader also.
I've been reading here a lot and have changed out ALL the fluids, motor had been changed at least twice but everything else certainly seemed Chinese esp the trans oil.
It has had the left front steering arm broken and repaired nicely with gusset on the repair.
I have 4 issues with it:
1) The pto will not stay engaged in 540 mode seems the weight of the lever is enough to pull it out of engagement. Otherwise PTO works fine.
2) 4WD lever is hard to work, it doesn't gring or anything you just kind of have to worry it into gear...works fine once engaged.
3) Brakes SUCK! they will just barely stop the tractor or hold it on an incline as long as I put 200 of my 220 lbs on it.
4) Occasionally the tractor will start when I turn the key to the preheat position.
Overall I'm quite happy with how it runs and works but would like input/opinions on these issues.
I think it's probably the best $3500 I have ever spent.
Thanks
Jim