Buying Landini Globus 75

[shanehobson]

Also sold as Iseki TR767. Possibly year 2001 model.

I'm all set to buy a used Landini Globus Sherpa 75. ~$US17,000 + sales tax (I get the tax refunded)
4995 hrs on the clock, original 75hp engine has been replaced with a used Perkins 80 hp engine at about 4500 hrs

Hydraulic pump replaced at about 4400 hrs (it's suspected that incorrect installation of the hydraulic pump caused crankshaft failure in the 75 hp engine)

Tractor has been used for mowing most of it's life. Last owner sold it because his new mower was too heavy and was making the steering too light.
Only two owners from new.

Overall it looks to be in reasonable condition. No sign of abuse. No sign of rust.
Factory fit cab.

Questions :
Are there any common problems in these that I should look for ?

 

[shanehobson]

Bought it !
It comes with a "drive home warranty"
I got a $2000 discount, so agreed that my only warranty would be a drive home warranty.
The dealer is 80km from my home, so I'll be driving it home. If it blows up before I get home it's the dealers job to fix it at his cost.
4 or so hours at near full throttle should be a good test for it. If it's going to break then it's probably going to be on this trip.
Shane

 

[slowzuki]

Glad you got a discount. Price sounds steep without seeing it in person.

 

[shanehobson]

Glad you got a discount. Price sounds steep without seeing it in person.

Remember, I'm in New Zealand. Our economy hasn't gone down the toilet like Europe & USA. So tractor pricing is still strong. I shopped for 5 months on this deal. Nearest I could get was an Iseki 550 2WD cab for $1000 less. The Landini has 15 HP more and 4WD.

 

[shanehobson]

I need to replace the orchard wheels/tyres with ags. By any chance does anyone know if the wheel stud pattern is the same as a more common tractor ?

 

[ArtMech]

Last owner sold it because his new mower was too heavy and was making the steering too light.

I respect your choice. Congrats.

But the argument of last owner, that he used an attachment which makes steering too light, doesn't sound persuasive. He could simply put the weights at the front to balance a machine.
On the other hand, he could compare the weight of an attachment with a tractor's capability to lift it before the attachment purchase. I'm sure he could obtain the mower, which fits his tractor's specs in the best way.

BTW, if the tractor pricing is strong in NZ, you could choose it from the country, where it's weak.
So did I while obtaining my machine when the rate of $/EUR was beneficial to me. It's just curious to know, couldn't you think about it?

And again, I'm not criticizing your choice but only discussing.

PS: just one note - won't you have difficulties to order parts if the original engine has been replaced by non-original one with similar hours?

 

[shanehobson]

I respect your choice. Congrats.

But the argument of last owner, that he used an attachment which makes steering too light...

You're right. I did wonder that.
New Zealand is an island, for me to buy a cheap tractor from the nearest other country is Australia. I'd need to add another $5000 to the cost for shipping. It's not like the US where I can truck a tractor for $1 per mile.

Regarding the engine, the Landini is sold with a Perkins engine and it's been replaced with a Perkins engine, so I'm satisfied that parts won't be a problem.

I've done some more research and it looks like I bought it quite cheap compared to the exact same models being offered on TradeMe (our equivalent to Craig's List or eBay). The dealer I bought from has no website and doesn't advertise or list anywhere online. I suspect I picked up a bargain (as long as it's not a lemon).

I recently bought a Lely Optimo 240 disc mower from a similar dealer (no advertising, no online listings) for $900, compared to at least $4000 on the popular web sites.

 

[shanehobson]

I'm all set to buy a used Landini Globus Sherpa 75. ~$US17,000 + sales tax (I get the tax refunded)

I just realised I did the currency conversion backwards, I paid $US9,000 not $US17,000

 

[charleyfarmall]

That sounds like a good deal Shane, Congratulations!

 

[ArtMech]

I just realised I did the currency conversion backwards, I paid $US9,000 not $US17,000

That change everything. My double congrats!!! :thumbsup:

Difficult to agree with shipping cost $US5000 between Australia and New Zealand. The price I've paid for small container from Houston, US to Lithuania was $US2500.

In your first comment you've written the 75 hp engine was replaced by 80 hp engine. I understand that as non-original replacement, even if both are Perkins. When you search for a part in the catalogue, it asks for engine type and production number. If you have it incorrect (which doesn't fit your concrete tractor), no part you could select. But, if you have good infrastructure of Perkins parts supply and professionals you can rely on in your country, than you'll have no problems.

Good luck with your new toy!!