what's it worth, JD 2350?

[fieldman12]

I never knew the differences between the 165 and 255 - wet brakes and what else were the differences?

1.The 255 had the A4-236 engine that was suppose to be a more well balanced and smoother running engine than the A4-203 Perkins in our 165. Both where Perkings four cylinder engines.

2. Wet brakes where an option on the 255. you can tell by rear end. There is a plate with notches on both sides for the wet brake setup.

3. The gears patterns where switched around on the eight speed in the 255 versus the eight speed in the 165.

4. The throttle linkage was a better setup on the 255.

5. The break and clutch setup was different. The 165 was mounted from top and went straight down to floor when pushed. On the 255 they came up from the bottom below the floor boards.

6. Battery location on 255 was moved to front and a much larger battery.

Other than that and sheet metal for the most part they where identical. Personally I think the 165 was a better looking machine and one of the nicest looking for that size and time frame. The older 165's had some other slight differences than the later models.

 

[Dizno]

1.The 255 had the A4-236 engine that was suppose to be a more well balanced and smoother running engine than the A4-203 Perkins in our 165. Both where Perkings four cylinder engines.

2. Wet brakes where an option on the 255. you can tell by rear end. There is a plate with notches on both sides for the wet brake setup.

3. The gears patterns where switched around on the eight speed in the 255 versus the eight speed in the 165.

4. The throttle linkage was a better setup on the 255.

5. The break and clutch setup was different. The 165 was mounted from top and went straight down to floor when pushed. On the 255 they came up from the bottom below the floor boards.

6. Battery location on 255 was moved to front and a much larger battery.

Other than that and sheet metal for the most part they where identical. Personally I think the 165 was a better looking machine and one of the nicest looking for that size and time frame. The older 165's had some other slight differences than the later models.

Thanks for that - really appreciate you taking the time! Makes things more clear from 35 years ago. I always wondered and I drove that 165 a lot!

 

[terryknight]

i find it amusing how this thread has evolved (and i truly mean that)

 

[Dizno]

i find it amusing how this thread has evolved (and i truly mean that)

You started it all

 

[terryknight]

i know, and it started talking about a JD 2350 and wound up on the difference between a MF 165 and 255

 

[Tx Jim]

Terry
I agree on the threads evolution from green to red/grey.

 

[Zebrafive]

Nice tractor. I wish my 2030 only had 800 hours.

 

[hossy]

I would think the tractor is worth between 8000-10000 $.That is if the hours are correct and as good of shape as it looks. If you still have it and want to sell call me at 1-845-482-3682.

 

[terryknight]

hossy - it's long gone i believe the owner sold it for 10.xK