Hi all,
So I've been hunting for 30 series tractors over the last 3 months. I've posted up a few times to seek assistance in this search and have really appreciated all the help from members on this board so thanks again to all of you.
So far my search has included;
- looking at a 1030 2 hrs from home -$5000
-looking at a 830 2 hrs in the other direction -$3000
Then I decided that a 930 would be best for my needs and found one (2 hrs in another direction) -runs good but missing grill screens and lots of pidgeon **** from sitting in shed -$1500. So I decided to buy this one 2 weeks ago and am just waiting for my friend to get home from logging so we can haul it on his trailer.
Then yesterday I check on craigslist at noon and find a 832 with a front end loader -$1000!. I called all afternoon but the line is off because the seller was selling many items at very low prices. So later in the afternoon I'm driving down a country road and I see the acreage where the tractor is located (based on seeing the other pieces of equipment that I recognize from the ad). So I go back in 1/2 hour and the owner is just getting home from work. He's suprised that I've shown up and shows me that he has 29 messages on his phone already(including mine) and not called anyone back yet. Turns out that I've met the guy before and know that he is a machinist and a very honest fellow. The tractor hasn't been running for two years because he didn't need it but he says it runs good but fuel filters are plugged and loader is very slow due to low hydraulics - the dip stick doesn't show anything but the loader looks pretty good. So I make the deal and he also includes an extra starter and other parts, a really nice trailer mounted post hole auger with self contained hydraulics and a 48" deck for a 446 case garden tractor.
So that's the long story and here are a few questions:
-since rear end oil is low I'm thinking I should drain and put in all new oil -what is the quantity required and what is the best type to use?
-fuel filters are external- where is a good place/brand etc. to source these?
-any special considerations or info to know when bleeding fuel system?
Thanks,
Danny
So I've been hunting for 30 series tractors over the last 3 months. I've posted up a few times to seek assistance in this search and have really appreciated all the help from members on this board so thanks again to all of you.
So far my search has included;
- looking at a 1030 2 hrs from home -$5000
-looking at a 830 2 hrs in the other direction -$3000
Then I decided that a 930 would be best for my needs and found one (2 hrs in another direction) -runs good but missing grill screens and lots of pidgeon **** from sitting in shed -$1500. So I decided to buy this one 2 weeks ago and am just waiting for my friend to get home from logging so we can haul it on his trailer.
Then yesterday I check on craigslist at noon and find a 832 with a front end loader -$1000!. I called all afternoon but the line is off because the seller was selling many items at very low prices. So later in the afternoon I'm driving down a country road and I see the acreage where the tractor is located (based on seeing the other pieces of equipment that I recognize from the ad). So I go back in 1/2 hour and the owner is just getting home from work. He's suprised that I've shown up and shows me that he has 29 messages on his phone already(including mine) and not called anyone back yet. Turns out that I've met the guy before and know that he is a machinist and a very honest fellow. The tractor hasn't been running for two years because he didn't need it but he says it runs good but fuel filters are plugged and loader is very slow due to low hydraulics - the dip stick doesn't show anything but the loader looks pretty good. So I make the deal and he also includes an extra starter and other parts, a really nice trailer mounted post hole auger with self contained hydraulics and a 48" deck for a 446 case garden tractor.
So that's the long story and here are a few questions:
-since rear end oil is low I'm thinking I should drain and put in all new oil -what is the quantity required and what is the best type to use?
-fuel filters are external- where is a good place/brand etc. to source these?
-any special considerations or info to know when bleeding fuel system?
Thanks,
Danny
