2120 Question

Keith_B · Apr 15, 2005

I have located a 2120 at a dealer about 40 miles away. What kind of PTO HP does this tractor have? It is an MFWD and they want $10,500 for it. I want a utility compact that will be able to handle a 2X14 plow and a 6 foot BH. Any idea what it would cost to retrofit it with a new loader?
2120

DUMBDOG · Apr 15, 2005

Here are the specs for tractor. It should handle a two bottom plow without a problem.

Manufactured: 1987 - 2000

Cost: (US Dollars) $21,200

Power:
Engine (HP): 43
PTO (HP): 35

Engine:
Fuel: diesel
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 138.5
Compression:
Rated RPMs:
Firing order:
Oil capacity (qts):
Manufacturer: Shibaura

Transmission:
Forward: 12
Reverse: 4

Transmission:
Forward: 12
Reverse: 12

MFWD: optional

Capacity:
Fuel (Gal): 11.1
Cooling (Qt): 8.5

3-Point:
Category: I
Lift (lbs): 3,470

Power Take-off (PTO):
Type: independent
Speeds (RPM): 540

Hydraulics:
Type: open
Capacity (gal): 34.9
Flow (gpm): 9.3
Outlets:

Tires:
Front: 8.00-18
Rear: 13.6-24

Dimensions:
Weight (pounds): 4,500
Wheelbase (inches): 74.8

GATC35 · Apr 15, 2005

As far as adding a loader contact Neil Messick. On the tool bar above click on "Dealers", then type in Pennsylvania for the state, then select New Holland for equipment type. Scroll down to Messicks in Elizabethtown. He can give you the prices and Part numbers for the mounting brackets, hydraulic kits, loader, etc. He help me with the information to put a backhoe on my father-in-laws 1920.

85gtstang · Apr 19, 2005

The 2120 weighs 3858 lbs with 4 wd. If the tractor has the 12x12 transmission, it is a hydraulic shuttle shift (can shift from forward to reverse without the clutch). There are optional ag tires 9.5x16 front and 14.9x26 rear. The two best loaders for the 2120 are the New Holland 7309 and the Woods 1020. Both have a 72" bucket. The Woods is heavier and comes with a quick attach plate to change the bucket like on skid steers. A dealer quoted me $4900 for the NH and $5400 for the Woods a couple years ago. The tractor will handle a 9' backhoe. It is one of the bigger compact diesel tractors. The price on the used one sounds a little high for the hours, vintage, and looks like it needs tires. I looked for 2 years and ended up buying a 2000 NH 2120 with the Woods 1020 loader, 375 hours for $15,500. It needed some tlc on the paint and front tires

RickB · Apr 19, 2005

The tractor pictured looks NOT to be HSS which may be a plus given the cost of major F/R clutch repairs on high hour HSS units. At over 2000 hours, it probably is getting ready for a clutch if it hasn't had one yet. Looks to be in need of LF and LR tires, I bet the right sides are shot, too. Not having a loader on it for the first 2000 hours is a plus. White side screens and grille indicate around 1997 or older. If it were on a dealer's lot in this area it would probably be listed for about the same. See if they will buy or split a set of tires.

_RaT_ · Apr 19, 2005

Our 12X12 1996 NH 2120 had to have the rear reverser clutch pack replaced. The estimate for replacing both the front and rear was $4500 parts and labor. We only needed the rear, that cost as I recall was about $3500. It has about 600 hours on it. Some but certainly not all 2120's had an issue with keeping the bell housing bolts tight to the transmission. Ours was in need of tightening after heavy loader use. It was important because if they get to loose, apparently there is a seal in there that will eventually default and you will loose a considerable amount of fluid in a short time, running or not. The front tires in R1's tend to need replacing after about 500-600 hours.

tawilson · Apr 19, 2005

You got my attention. I have a 96 also. Over a thousand hours on it now. What was the symptoms of the rear reverser pack problem so I can be on the lookout? I have used this tractor hard for the last 450 hours doing logging and land clearing with no major problems. It does seem to be hard to get into gear sometimes, but its been like that since I bought it and doesn't seem to be getting worse. But tomorrow is oil change day, so thanks for reminding me to check the transmission bolts again.

_RaT_ · Apr 20, 2005

It simply quit going in reverse. The number of joints in the shifter by the steering column start getting play and that is what makes it harder to shift to the various gears. Lube them on occasion. Ours being a 12X12 naturally has 4 gears with 3 ranges. Have your transmission bolts also had some loosening issues? Years ago we talked about this and there were several others with the problem, but certainly not everyone.