JD 455E crawler loader buying questions

   / JD 455E crawler loader buying questions
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Here is the machine in question. The fellow's son said his dad only changed the engine oil, and was not a fan of greasing or cleaning the undercarriage. It shows.

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Is there any way to save this machine? The thought crossed my mind to look for a parts machine that has an ok UC, swap some parts, and get some time out of it. I appreciate your advice, it helps me to make a decision. Best regards. John
 
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   / JD 455E crawler loader buying questions #14  
Price of scrap is depressed right now. All it's worth from what I can see.
 
   / JD 455E crawler loader buying questions #15  
What I would worry about most....The transmission and finals. Parts are expensive and getting harder to find. If what you are seeing on the outside is questionable, what about the internals you can't see?
 
   / JD 455E crawler loader buying questions #16  
You need to do yourself a big favor and walk away from this.
 
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Storm, OR, Fried, 5030, Sawyer,
Thank you for the advice. Although I champion lost causes, I will walk away from it. I agree, this one is just too much. I appreciate the help.
Best regards. John
 
   / JD 455E crawler loader buying questions #18  
Storm, OR, Fried, 5030, Sawyer,
Thank you for the advice. Although I champion lost causes, I will walk away from it. I agree, this one is just too much. I appreciate the help.
Best regards. John

A wise choice, John !!!!
 
   / JD 455E crawler loader buying questions #19  
Too bad about that 455, at some point it would have been nice to own...

SR
 
   / JD 455E crawler loader buying questions #20  
Ship it to me. I'll take it. :)

Would make a nice restoration project for me.
 

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