Been kinda wanting a 1030 for a while. This one popped up on a facebook group, and was only 2 hours away. The story was that the dad was plowing 11 years ago, and she lost power. He drove it in the shed, and it never started again. They were considering scrapping it. Not in bad shape, tires not so good, and a lot of hours, but I only paid $1400. Brought it home this evening, put a battery in it, gave it a little shot of ether, and she started right up. It has some blow-by, but sounded good. It did start to knock a little, but then cleared up- figured an injector was a bit stuck. I only ran it for about 5 minutes. Clutch and brakes seem good. Engine may very well be junk, but at least it runs. I"ll get an oil pressure gauge on it and see what I have. I"m just amazed how long a diesel can sit, and still start.
I would like to find a 3-point for it. They removed it years ago for another tractor. The rockshaft arms are there. I thought the lift arms and links were the same for a lot of years- what will fit?
Might sell my "59 900 if this 1030 comes around. Hate to see it go, but I"m out of room.
I would like to find a 3-point for it. They removed it years ago for another tractor. The rockshaft arms are there. I thought the lift arms and links were the same for a lot of years- what will fit?
Might sell my "59 900 if this 1030 comes around. Hate to see it go, but I"m out of room.