Matt in TN
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I'm looking at a Ford 340 "Industrial" diesel model with a front-end loader. It has power steering, PTO, and 3-point hitch, locking differential, and foot throttle (in addition to the hand throttle). I don't know what year it was made - the dealer said "probably in the 70's." I drove it today and everything seems to work fine - loader is strong, brakes work, PTO engages/disengages fine. The rear tires are 90% but the front tires probably will need replacing soon. The hydraulics don't leak, but several hoses will probably need to be replaced soon (dry rotted - about half of the hoses have already been replaced and looked great).
The only thing I see that's missing is a rear hydraulic remote attachment, but I'm having trouble imagining what I might need one of those for. I'm fairly new to tractors so feel free to tell me what I'm missing.
They want $5,000 for it - is that a fair price? Is there anything I should look out for?
The only thing I see that's missing is a rear hydraulic remote attachment, but I'm having trouble imagining what I might need one of those for. I'm fairly new to tractors so feel free to tell me what I'm missing.
They want $5,000 for it - is that a fair price? Is there anything I should look out for?