Value and History of Deere 2155

[GSSFC]

I always figured an hour was equivalent to like 35 miles of drive so that is 268K miles for a 20 year old vehicle. Being diesel, I don't think that is end of the life hours. Also that averages out to about 383 hours per year, which is not fulltime usage.

I'm not trying to argue for or against the machine. But the used tractor market in 40hp+ tractors is few and far between. I'd hate to pass something up, but also don't want to buy something that is going to break and cost thousand to repair next week. I have a friend who is a diesel mechanic who agreed to check the engine and rest of the machine over, if I am interested in buying it before a sale is made.

Still trying to figure out what a fair price to offer would be.

Thanks for all the help so far!

Tim

Here's a recent pic:

 

[jenkinsph]

The tractor looks well cared for (from the pictures posted) considering the hours. One good thing about this tractor compared to a new 4000 series and smaller is it is a wet sleeved motor. Meaning you can rebuild the motor like new with replaceable cylinder liners and pistons. That is one thing I don't like about my new 4520 and 110tlb much more likely to have to change out the block if it fails, which is more money. Deere starts the wet sleeved motors today with the 5000 series and up. Worth mentioning to your mechanic friend. I think this tractor is definately worth considering but none of us here can tell y0u much from a distance.


Steve

 

[Builder]

I would put it like this.

7000+ hours on a loader tractor is like being 90+ years old in human years.

Reliability aside, that's an awful comparison. Tractors are not like people.

A 7,000 hour tractor can still lift, pull, push, dig etc. virtually the same as a new tractor if it has been cared for. A 90 yr old man could never do the work of a similar sized 25 year old man in typical 25 yr old man condition.

The difference is that you are somewhat more succeptible to component failure that a new tractor.

I traded a Ford 555 backhoe in with over 8,000 hours on it that could still do anything the newer backhoe I bought could.

 

[Builder]

I always figured an hour was equivalent to like 35 miles of drive so that is 268K miles for a 20 year old vehicle. Being diesel, I don't think that is end of the life hours. Also that averages out to about 383 hours per year, which is not fulltime usage.

I'm not trying to argue for or against the machine. But the used tractor market in 40hp+ tractors is few and far between. I'd hate to pass something up, but also don't want to buy something that is going to break and cost thousand to repair next week. I have a friend who is a diesel mechanic who agreed to check the engine and rest of the machine over, if I am interested in buying it before a sale is made.

Still trying to figure out what a fair price to offer would be.

Thanks for all the help so far!

Tim

Here's a recent pic:

Tim,

For the amount of hours you said you will put per week on that tractor, I bet it could last another 10 years. 4 hours/week x 52 weeks is a whopping 208 hours per year.

That means in 10 years you'd have 2080 more hours on it-still under 10K hours. I wouldn't advise it if you needed to make a living with this tractor, but for what you're doing????

It's all going to depend on previous maintenance. I see Deere equipment with 14,000 hours on it still producing on the farm.

2 pieces of advice:
Make sure you have a significant repair fund set aside, say 3 grand.
Make sure the money you paid for the tractor + the significant repair fund doesn't exceed what you can afford compared to a lower houred unit.

 

[AKfish]

I've been looking for a baler/utility tractor for quite a spell... And, $12.5K for a real straight, well maintained 4x4 2155 with loader is a pretty good deal - IMO.

Hours are gettin' up there but your mechanic buddy should be able to give you a good appraisal of the the compression, blow-by condition of the engine.

I'd pay close attention to the clutch and brakes, too. Find out if they've been replaced. Hydraulic pump wear would be something to have your mechanic look at as well. Pressure check is pretty straightforward.

The previous owner/owner's appear to have used the tractor - but not ABUSED it. For the use that you have in mind; that machine would likely work for many years without a hitch.

Best of luck.

AKfish

 

[Duffster]

Reliability aside, that's an awful comparison. Tractors are not like people.

A 7,000 hour tractor can still lift, pull, push, dig etc. virtually the same as a new tractor if it has been cared for. A 90 yr old man could never do the work of a similar sized 25 year old man in typical 25 yr old man condition.

The difference is that you are somewhat more succeptible to component failure that a new tractor.

I traded a Ford 555 backhoe in with over 8,000 hours on it that could still do anything the newer backhoe I bought could.

I thought it was a fitting comparison, seeing how a 7000 hour ag tractor loader will be very, very tired. Big difference between a 7k houred tractor and a 7k houred loader tractor.

ps. That is a dang big IF

 

[Builder]

There is very little a 90 year old man can do compared to a young man.

There is very little a 7000 hour tractor can't do compared to a low houred tractor. (Pull plow, push snow, loader work, etc.)

 

[Duffster]

There is very little a 90 year old man can do compared to a young man.

Builder I know 90 year old men that can outwork you, me and most of todays 25 year olds. But they are few and far between.

There is very little a 7000 hour tractor can't do compared to a low houred tractor. (Pull plow, push snow, loader work, etc.)

I never said the tractor couldn't do anything, just implied that it is probably a little tired. I am not so sure what part of that is so hard for you to understand.

 

[Builder]

Builder I know 90 year old men that can outwork you, me and most of todays 25 year olds. But they are few and far between.

You know nothing about me, Duffster. For all you know, I might just be a 400+ lb bench pressing concrete pourin' wild man . No 90 year old man will ever outwork me. Most 25 year old men can't outwork me, either. Now let it go and let the topic get back on track. This has nothing to do with Tim's decision, which he is looking for help with.

Tim,

I just checked my New Holland backhoe. It's coming up on 6,000 hours. Next project is a 9' deep house foundation, an 800 ft driveway and all the other work that goes along with it.

I have no fear of doing this job because my backhoe has 6,000 hrs or if it had 9,000 hours on it because it was well maintained by previous owner and me. As long as you're not overpaying for that tractor and you have some reserve for repairs, you should be fine.

If I was going to buy high hours, it would be Deere, NH or one of the bigger brands so parts/service are easily available.

On edit: I found this one on tractor house for $15,900 http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5656696

 

[Duffster]

You know nothing about me, Duffster. For all you know, I might just be a 400+ lb bench pressing concrete pourin' wild man. No 90 year old man will ever outwork me.

Just as you know nothing of the fellas I am speaking about.