I found a 3020 gas and went to look at it tonight. I would like to get your opinions on a price to pay for this unit:
Features:
- 3020 Gas Synchro Range
- Differential Lock
- Roll-a-matic Narrow Front
- Zenith (cast iron) carburetor
- Hourmeter shows 8100hrs
Condition: Overall the tractor is in decent shape. It looks as though it has been repainted several years ago. The rear tires, 15.5-38"s, are about 75%. The fronts are about 50%. The PTO functions fine and the three point seems to work fine. There was no apparent chatter in the 3 point or power steering system after warm up. I ran it through all of the gears without issue and the rearend did not make any strange noises.
Concerns: The engine is obviously past its prime. It is usable as-is, but would need rebuilt very soon. There is also a "whirring" noise at the front of the engine. It SEEMS to sound like a bad water pump bearing and did not seem to come from the front pump. The noise seemed to be coming from higher than that. It truly sounded as though the water pump was bad. I also have a concern about the single remote. I am assuming that this is the LH side dash mounted level next to the 3 point lever. The owner told me "don"t move that one". He did not have anything to hook up to the remote to try it BUT the lever was all the way forward and the engine did not seem to be lugging (like it was dead-heading the remote).
What should a guy expect to pay for such a tractor?
Thanks,
Goldsburg
Features:
- 3020 Gas Synchro Range
- Differential Lock
- Roll-a-matic Narrow Front
- Zenith (cast iron) carburetor
- Hourmeter shows 8100hrs
Condition: Overall the tractor is in decent shape. It looks as though it has been repainted several years ago. The rear tires, 15.5-38"s, are about 75%. The fronts are about 50%. The PTO functions fine and the three point seems to work fine. There was no apparent chatter in the 3 point or power steering system after warm up. I ran it through all of the gears without issue and the rearend did not make any strange noises.
Concerns: The engine is obviously past its prime. It is usable as-is, but would need rebuilt very soon. There is also a "whirring" noise at the front of the engine. It SEEMS to sound like a bad water pump bearing and did not seem to come from the front pump. The noise seemed to be coming from higher than that. It truly sounded as though the water pump was bad. I also have a concern about the single remote. I am assuming that this is the LH side dash mounted level next to the 3 point lever. The owner told me "don"t move that one". He did not have anything to hook up to the remote to try it BUT the lever was all the way forward and the engine did not seem to be lugging (like it was dead-heading the remote).
What should a guy expect to pay for such a tractor?
Thanks,
Goldsburg