1720- do i buy it

[Turbys_1700]

I gave 7K to boot on a 99 1720 3 years ago...
It was valued @ 9K with only 245 one owner hours...
IMHO the tractor is worth what they are asking if it is in as good of shape as presented...

I only use my tractor to pull a 6' RFM...
It does it effortlessly...
The synchro-shuttle works great...

I've got 435 hours on the tractor now...
Not one lick of trouble in 3-1/2 years...

[JC-jetro]

Can anyone chime in?

"How different is 1700 in comparasion to 20 and 10 series other than 3 cylinder engine, live pto and syncromesh transmission?"

JC,

[tydp]

Good tractor, but too much money (as stated earlier, unless it is 4WD and w/ a FEL).

[RickB]

Originally Posted by JC-jetro

Can anyone chime in?

"How different is 1700 in comparasion to 20 and 10 series other than 3 cylinder engine, live pto and syncromesh transmission?"

JC,

The 1720 has hydrostatic power steering, major differences in engine and fuel system design as well as faster glowplugs. The hydrostatic steering is a HUGE deal IMHO.

[JC-jetro]

Originally Posted by RickB

The 1720 has hydrostatic power steering, major differences in engine and fuel system design as well as faster glowplugs. The hydrostatic steering is a HUGE deal IMHO.

Thanks Rick,

Power Steering is certainly great. I have not missed it in my lowly 2wd 1700 without a loader. I hang my carry all in the back or the scoop and it sure feels like I got a feather weight steering, almost effortless.

JC,