Antonio Carraro tractors - Ins/Outs... who has one and would you get it again?

[jabelding]

Currently rebuilding a TRX 8400 2002 year reversible not articulated with a cab for my dad, we found it on craigs list this past winter has 1000 hrs and only looks like it has been used to tow things around and plow. Unfortunately someone ran it into or backed it into something and destroyed the cast front end parts around the lights no, problem getting the parts but they were a little pricey. He plans to use it to mow fields and snow blow his mile long driveway. He also has the articulated SRX 8400 without a cab and has never had to do a thing to it other than maintenance.

 

[woolyAcres]

@jabelding- I'd love to have one of those around my farm. I'd expect that to run a 7' or 8' flail mower with no trouble. That'd make quick work of cleaning up pastures...

 

[jabelding]

He currently has a front mount 8' discbine mower conditioner he runs and the tractor doesn't even know it is there.

 

[npalen]

I'm jealous of your craigslist find. That looks like a fun project, cab and all!

 

[woolyAcres]

@jabelding-

I'm jealous! Sounds like a perfect setup to me.

 

[jabelding]

Mowing some cover crop, just need to do some painting on it, replace the door seals and find out where the ac is leaking.

 

[woolyAcres]

Nice! Is that the one you just finished repairing? I should be able to tell by the model number but don't know the larger units; is that reversible? What a great machine, with AC no less!

 

[leonz]

Please check with the Ferrari Dealer/importer in California as he also has had used units in the past.

 

[jabelding]

Nice! Is that the one you just finished repairing? I should be able to tell by the model number but don't know the larger units; is that reversible? What a great machine, with AC no less!

It is the one we picked up this winter on craigs list. Have been repairing the front end the 2 side rails were badly bent and all the cast parts that hold the headlights were broken and missing. It is reversible.

 

[Mike Madison]

The ACs show up on craigslist in California from time to time--I'd say about 4 or 5 a year. Occasionally also an older articulating Ferrari. Just have to check it every day, and sooner or later you'll find one.