So...here's the problem: my 674's motor is nearing the end of it's useful life. At 13000 hours, it's about time! as this is my only loader tractor and I use it practically every day, I've been hesitant to dig into the motor with a rebuild. It's got the D239 diesel
The idea: local MF dealer just got an ancient looking 574 on trade and want less than 2k for it to get it off the lot. It is pretty neat, but doesn't have a ton of hours on it. It's got the c200 gas motor. Would it save me, from either a time or money standpoint, to just buy the 574, yank the motor and put it in my 674? I know that's switching from diesel to gas, so I'd lose some fuel economy, but would it mean the tractor has less downtime? Not sure what to do...I'm expecting my first child so I don't have time to do s full tear down on the current motor.
The idea: local MF dealer just got an ancient looking 574 on trade and want less than 2k for it to get it off the lot. It is pretty neat, but doesn't have a ton of hours on it. It's got the c200 gas motor. Would it save me, from either a time or money standpoint, to just buy the 574, yank the motor and put it in my 674? I know that's switching from diesel to gas, so I'd lose some fuel economy, but would it mean the tractor has less downtime? Not sure what to do...I'm expecting my first child so I don't have time to do s full tear down on the current motor.