JD 2040

EquipmentJunkie · Jul 17, 2007

Nice. You'll like the 2040. I would second Birdhunter1's wisdom. Fluids and filters are where you should start...the oil, I'd probably skip until I get it home. Also, double-check your headlights and hazard lights to make sure that they are functional since you will be roading it the eight miles.

gary_dsc · Jul 18, 2007

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll change the batteries, drain the fuel and change the fuel filter, refill and bleed and give it a try. Good idea about checking the lights too. I will also check coolant level and brakes before I get it on the road.

By the way, I got it for 5750. There weren't any other serious offers. I heard that a used tractor sales guy offered 3K, but that doesn't sound like a serious bid to me and apparently the folks selling it didn't think so either. I think that I was lucky to get it at that price. The sellers just wanted to get rid of it now and didn't want to wait for more bids.

D7E · Jul 21, 2007

gary_dsc said:
Well, I bought the 2040 including 48 loader. Now, it's time to pick it up. It's currently stored in a barn about 8 miles from my place. As I stated before, I don't believe that it has run for 3-3.5 years. I need to replace the batteries, but what all should I do to it before I drive it home? I can do some maintenance at its current location. I'm sure I should change the oil and filter, clean air filters, general check out of bolts, check tire pressures, etc. Should I drain the old fuel? I've heard that diesel goes bad after being stored for a time. How about the hydralic fluid. Should I change that too? Anything else I should do? What should be the order that I do the maintenance? Thanks again for the help.

Throw a shot of fuel conditioner and fill it with fresh.
It's a jd so change all hyd and transmission filters regardless ,There is a hidden washable screen in rear casting i forget on which side ( very important) if you have poor steering or juddering 3 point , Good test is turn steering lock to lock while lifting 3 point and if you get shaking or juddering chances are the screen is plugged . " hopefully".

Grrrr · Jul 21, 2007

D7E said:
I just bought a MF 390 MFWD loader 1993 for $8000 canadian and a Ford 7600 for $6000 .

Gee, those Massey 390's and 390T's must be made of solid gold in the UK. Rough ones always make £8000 sterling at auctions and more in classifieds. I have seen better examples go for £15,000. Yikes

gary_dsc · Aug 3, 2007

I finally had time to pick up the 2040 today. I changed the batteries, drained most, but not all of the fuel and added fuel and conditioner. Both the engine oil and transmission oil looked good, so I didn't change them yet. I wanted to get it home first. Anyway, I climbed up on it and turned the key and it started at once. I couldn't believe it. I had prepared myself for a long bout of fighting to get it started. I drove it around some and checked the brakes, lights, etc. Everyting works great. I drove it home (about 8 miles) without incident. I am amazed that this tractor could sit for nearly four years and yet start up that quick. It was like it had been running yesterday. Now to get the transmission and engine oil and filters changed. Wow, great tractor.