1490 Case

M Nut · Dec 18, 2014

Any thoughts on a 1490 Case with mfwd? Supposed to have 2600 hrs. Tractor does not currently have a loader, but I do have one to fit it. Would be used for feeding hay and light tillage work. 3x18 mounted plow and 12 ft tandem disc. Also a 4 row JD 7000 corn planter.
Good or bad experiences appreciated

RGMartin · Dec 18, 2014

I have a 1494 which is the same basic tractor. It is handy as a loader tractor. I generally only use it as a chore tractor, but mine pulls 3-16s and 4-16s in good conditions. Have pulled a heavy 14' disk when no other tractor was available. It would toy with the planter.

It has Lucas electricals(prince of darkness), and Is Brit built which means there are leaks... If the leaks stop that means you are out of oil.

Underneath it is basically a 1210 David Brown(wet brakes added), with a 1410 DB engine(with DPA pump), with a Carraro Axle(hopefully).

showcrop · Dec 18, 2014

I couldn't say enough good about the one I had. The steering motor had a problem when I bought it but the dealer took care of it. The pipe off the turbo is kind of vulnerable to tree limbs. I would say that it was quite good on fuel. It didn't much like pulling the twelve foot disc after the first pass. I sold it to get more power in order to be able to pull a ten foot discbine. I had to split it once to replace the PTO clutch release bearing, but I think that it wore out because my wife would pull the clutch lever up to lock position and forget it. One other problem I had was the Hydraulic pump discharge line broke at the pump on the front of the motor. If I had kept it I would probably be about $10,000 to the better now.

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