37chief
Well-known Member
- Location
- California
I bought my JD industrial tractor about 8 years ago for 500.00 It had water in the motor, and it sat for a long time like that. I had to replace a lot of rusted stuff. Even had to replace one of the timing gears due to rust. It had a spun main bearing. I had the block line bored, and had the rusted cam reground. I installed a piston kit. It has been a real good tractor, and pulls my 7 1/2 ft. flail mower with no problem. My question is: It has 5,500 hours. Is this a lot of hours on a industrial tractor. I have probably put around 500 hours since I owned it. I maintain it very well. I have no idea what the previous owner did, or what it was used for. I know it did not have a bucket on it. Stan