Case IH 7220

DManey · Mar 26, 2015

My Dad and I are looking at a 94 7220 MFWD. Has high hours, 10,800. It runs good, it doesn't appear to be a leaker. Shifter seems awful stiff, probably just needs cables and linkage lubed? And the tractor rattles when letting out the clutch and quits as soon as the clutch is all the way out and moving, is this normal? First Magnum I have driven. Also are there any problems I need to be looking for at these hours. Are there any other issues that these tractors had? I do not know much about Case IH tractors and would appreciate any info you guys can give me. Sorry to be long winded.

Thanks
Derek

Brendon-KS · Mar 26, 2015

My FIL has had a 7230 MFWD for about 15 years and it has been a very reliable tractor. It has a
little over 7000 hours on it and other than a few minor leaks, an erratic fuel gauge, a faulty
position sensor in the hitch (though we haven't used the hitch in years so it remains unrepaired),
and a failed water pump there isn't much else that has caused problems. The injectors were
replaced last year for the first time since he's owned it. His doesn't rattle like you're
describing - the "clutch" action is very smooth. Overall these are pretty simple tractors compared
to newer models and have mostly mechanical controls. He has sure been pleased with it and is
hoping the 8910 2WD he bought last year gives equally good service.

fastfarmall · Mar 27, 2015

My nephew got a 7220,he got like 15,000 plus hours on it,had to overhaul the engine once,if it stands up for him, it's got to be good !

John Achmann · Mar 28, 2015

That rattle you are hearing could be the drive plate bolted to the flywheel. If the tractor has never been split in that many
hours, it's time to change that plate. Don't be afraid of that repair, very we'll built tractors. If the price is good buy it up. You
are correct with the stiff shifting, that would be the cables need to be changed. Also check the charge in the accumulators if
you get it, that will make the shifting smother.

DManey · Mar 28, 2015

Thanks for all the info guys. I really appreciate it. They want 34,000 I believe, thought that wasn't a bad deal but could be wrong. Depending on what repairs need made I guess. I think that we need to go look at the tractor again and look it over some more.
Thanks again
Derek

pete 23 · Mar 29, 2015

I always like to pull hydraulic filters and cut them up to look for contamination. That is not real easy on a Magnum with that big spin on and filter is expensive. It also has a screen on the inlet which require a lot more work but can tell you a lot about the condition of internals. You may find clutch facing bits, brake bits or steel filings. Filter inspection was supposed to be a part of the annual inspections we did at dealer.

cornerpost · Apr 8, 2015

Rattle in back by pto idler gears normal.

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