I might jumped from the frying pan into the fire, I purchased a 1010 yesterday, took Tim S, JDEM, and B&D advice.
But could not see where I could go wrong, got it for $700.00, the under carriage is in really good shape, final drive gears shows no or very little wear. Has loader rather than a blade, but I have access to most everything to change it over to blade. If motor does not run and is not repairable, I will adapted a 192 Ford engine I have into it. I WILL have it working before the end of summer, I have a lot of dirt to move, and irrigation ditches the fill in. I will be on this forum picking everyone's, brain, since what I know about John Deeres will fill a sewing thimble then run out.
I will pick it up next Wed
Thanks everyone for your input and advice, will keep everyone informed on progress.
Keith
But could not see where I could go wrong, got it for $700.00, the under carriage is in really good shape, final drive gears shows no or very little wear. Has loader rather than a blade, but I have access to most everything to change it over to blade. If motor does not run and is not repairable, I will adapted a 192 Ford engine I have into it. I WILL have it working before the end of summer, I have a lot of dirt to move, and irrigation ditches the fill in. I will be on this forum picking everyone's, brain, since what I know about John Deeres will fill a sewing thimble then run out.
I will pick it up next Wed
Thanks everyone for your input and advice, will keep everyone informed on progress.
Keith