Looking at a 1980ish 1490 diesel with a loader on it with around 4900 hours. Tires around 50%. Slightly rusty but not bad looking. I tried to post a picture but It was to big , anyone tell me how to resize it I will try. Dealer asking $5500 delivered about 60 miles to my place. Probably a little more tractor than I need since it's basically a brush hogger replacing my 8N, I'm hoping to remove the loader most of the time since it's all giant pins not bolts holding it to the frame. The hoses will need some re plumbing but interested in how big a job it is to take on and off. I would be interested in fuel consumption experience. Center of gravity pros and cons since I have steep hills. I will spend a day with the tractor so what are the problem areas to inspect? Also interested in the shifting pattern, it has a shifter off behind the right leg to the rear, looks like it would be comfortable, is it? Please share any 1490 experiences and or opinions appreciated?