RobertH
New member
Hi JD folks,
Looking at a JD 401B that research tells me dates from 1973-4. It's a gas engine. It looks reasonable.
My questions:
-what is different on an 'industrial' tractor? Heavier gauge body, bigger bearings, tougher transmission? Does it make any significant difference?
-the hour meter reads 700 hrs. I assume this means 10,700 hours. If so, is it worn out? Or would the engine likely need major work soon? Apparently it was used extensively for grass cutting in previous years (non-agricultural).
-any known problems or foibles?
-parts availability and cost?
It looks like the kind of size and spec in general that I need. I just don't know anything in terms of the reputation of this model or potential pitfalls.
Any insights much appreciated.
Cheers
Rob
Looking at a JD 401B that research tells me dates from 1973-4. It's a gas engine. It looks reasonable.
My questions:
-what is different on an 'industrial' tractor? Heavier gauge body, bigger bearings, tougher transmission? Does it make any significant difference?
-the hour meter reads 700 hrs. I assume this means 10,700 hours. If so, is it worn out? Or would the engine likely need major work soon? Apparently it was used extensively for grass cutting in previous years (non-agricultural).
-any known problems or foibles?
-parts availability and cost?
It looks like the kind of size and spec in general that I need. I just don't know anything in terms of the reputation of this model or potential pitfalls.
Any insights much appreciated.
Cheers
Rob