getting used B7800, what next?

[BrettW]

Hi,
I'm going to pick up a used B7800 tomorrow, has 132 hours on it, 2003 make.
What would you look over to make sure it is well maintained if it were your tractor. Change fluids? Filters? Grease ? just don't know much about it. thanks,brett w

 

[Henro]

If it were me I would change all fluids and filters. Engine oil and filter. Inspect, clean or replace the fuel filter.

I would check all the bolts for tightness. Make sure there is anti freeze in the radiator if needed where you live.

Also change the front differential oil. You never know if the previous owner had the front end under water enough to get water in the breather tube.

Grease the loader often...especially on delivery.

Buy the service manual. Expensive but worth it from what I read here at TBN. On my list to do, but keep forgetting to do so...costs the same when you get the tractor as it does years later...

Enjoy your new friend...

 

[Rick_Morrell]

Henro:

"...costs the same when you get the tractor as it does years later..."

Depends on how long you wait. I bought the parts manual and owners manual for a B2400 I bought used, and I got dinged about 50% more for them than what the current B2410 manuals were running (that may have been a dealer issue - I didn't search the internet for them). Even at that rate it still proved to be a good investment, especially when I was modifying my three-point hitch linkage.


Rick

 

[Henro]

<font color="blue"> Depends on how long you wait. </font>

Guess that is true...guess I broke a personal rule:

Never say(or imply) never and never say(or imply) always! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Rick_Morrell]

Henro:

At least you didn't tell your wife, "I'm buying a tractor this big because it's the last tractor I'm going to buy." /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif


Rick