Seriously thinking about 1510D
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careyo63
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Tell All Ron. You have nothing to hide and was wise enough to listen on what to look for. The guys here Done you a favor all you had to do was ask
And now it shows and just how informative the Info was. Thats what we all frequent this Forum for. Now pass it on so it may benifit someone else in the future.
Carey
And now it shows and just how informative the Info was. Thats what we all frequent this Forum for. Now pass it on so it may benifit someone else in the future.Carey
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... or if you don't want to describe the whole transaction, at least a checklist of what to watch for.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Okay, okay I'll tell. I PM'ed a couple of you, so this is just a repeat for those. I will not say anything bad about seller, we shook hands when I pulled up with my bike and again when I left with it, but you guys can make your own assumptions (probably the same as mine). Trailer was a little worn - broken lights, choppy tires and bad wiring. Box fine, rake fine, bearings in mower sounded loud to me but I'm not 100%. Loader welded to tractor and all hoses cracked. Trans fluid recently topped off because it was spilled all over rear housing but no obvious leaks. Tractor had MAJOR issues. Turns broken and inop, PTO was hard to engage all speeds, horn inop, TS missing, engine was painted with hoses on because one hose was green, radiator completely empty (radiator blown), but there was so much dirt on the front screen it wouldn't have mattered if it was good, one steering link still hitting 4wd lever, the other bent, LF and RF wheel bearings loose/worn, hub seals leaking, RF hub had missing teeth somewhere - you could feel and hear it when turning by hand and RF hub loose from diff. Tightened hub nuts and RF immediately locked up in forward direction. There is more, but I'm getting writers cramp. Seller claimed ignorance to most Thanks to all, especially with what to look for when turning wheels in 2wd/4wd. There have been so many that helped I can't remember who said what. Anyway, the search is still on. My only regret is I didn't get a chance to swing by and meet Carey. Thanks again buddy, I owe you lunch!
Thanks to all, especially with what to look for when turning wheels in 2wd/4wd. There have been so many that helped I can't remember who said what. Anyway, the search is still on. My only regret is I didn't get a chance to swing by and meet Carey. Thanks again buddy, I owe you lunch!
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careyo63
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Ron you Don't owe me anything. Just glad I could help. I have found out myself about this Forum. That the Yanmar dealers and the guys on here are as good as it gets for help and support.
Carey
Carey
SailorBob
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I think you made the right decision. That sounds more like a parts tractor. Keep looking. You will eventually find the right deal.
Neat 1500
Platinum Member
By the sounds of it, it was barely any good as a parts tractor!
clemsonfor
Super Member
Ron, Thanks for the reply. Yall it was the same as was written her he did not trash the guy or mention names etc. Good decision for posting it here that is the cap to this thread it finishes it off, if you had not posted here every regular probly would have if not already pm you as well as passers by for the next year. Sounds like you made the right decision tractor should be priced as a parts tractor or to reflect $$ to be put into it. Glad you didnt let the $5K bike go for it, sounds like the whole lot may be worth more like in the$2K range you could low ball yourself at $4K to sell the bike and come out ahead better than swapping that tractor.
Smoody
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Good decision, but I wouldn't have been as kind as you if I drove 5+ hours to look at garbage. He could at least been upfront about it and sent you high quality images. You'll find one, keep looking.
