Buying Advice L245DT

[DenisW]

Looking at l245dt with pto driven post hole digger. What should I be looking for? What is a fair price? Is this a dependable, low maintenance unit when properly maintained? Are there any glaring faults to be on the lookout for?
DenisW

[rbargeron]

Welcome to TBN - the L245DT is getting old enough that its value will depend completely on condition. Use the Search function for keyword L245 for some reading. If it has a loader it could be worth $5k-$7k +/- if everything is in working order, no leaks, air filter intact, no blue smoke, no knocks, loader lifts front of tractor easily, tires decent, sheet metal all there. If you post a few pics there might be more replies. Good luck, Dick B

[2458n]

Best thing I have Ever bought. This includes cars ,trucks ,motorcycles. This old thing just keeps on going for the thirty plus years that I have owned it.

[Bluegill2]

I had one for over 15 years. Tough little tractor!!!

[paulharvey]

I bought a L285, next size up, no PS, no loader, old tires with dry rot but holding air, poor paint 900 hrs for $1,400 about 9 months ago. Very similar machine, without loader I would say tops $3000 even in good shape. Even with a loader, and good shape I wouldnt expect more than $4500.

[kco]

I don't know if this will help, but here is a link to my previous post about my L275DT:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/k...ml#post2512651