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D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted

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Shawn

03-12-1999 14:42:28




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I am looking to buy a D17 Diesel. I would like information on the good & bad points of this tractor. What should I look out for? Thanx in advance. Shawn




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jim

03-15-1999 07:07:35




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 Re: D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted in reply to Shawn, 03-12-1999 14:42:28  
I had an old A/C machanic who said "A D17 has a wonder engine. It is a wonder it
ever ran."



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jim

03-15-1999 07:06:53




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 Re: D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted in reply to Shawn, 03-12-1999 14:42:28  
I had an old A/C machanic who said "A D17 has a wonder engine. It is a wonder it
ever ran."



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Fargo

03-14-1999 19:17:25




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 Re: D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted in reply to Shawn, 03-12-1999 14:42:28  
I have one as well and it has alot of balls for heavy digging with an industrial loader and 4000lbs of counterweights.

Since it's an old machine my parts are breaking down one by one but the motor still keeps on ticking.

I honestly never met anyone who didn't like the D17.

MGN



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JONATHAN MCCROSKEY

03-13-1999 18:12:51




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 Re: D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted in reply to Shawn, 03-12-1999 14:42:28  
hello! You are wanting to know about the d17 diesel.
I have 2 d17's, a gas and a diesel. I personally prefer driving the diesel. I think the diesel has more power than the "gas". I really like the fact that it uses less fuel than the other tractor. My diesel has a much better lift system than my gas tractor. I really cant think of any cons about the tractor. When you buy one check the oil pressure, and you might want to look at the injector pump to see if the little wire is still attached where you set the pump up. Hope this helps.

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Brian

03-14-1999 16:09:16




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 Re: Re: D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted in reply to JONATHAN MCCROSKEY, 03-13-1999 18:12:51  
The only cons I can think of are if the engine needs rebuilding, the diesel is much more expensive. And the injection pump if it needs work can be costly, but I like the diesels and when my bank account says I can afford one, I'm going to get one. I agree the diesels like in the WD45 and D-17 probably are more powerful because a diesel will have much more torque than a gas the same size. Have fun with your diesel. Brian

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Shawn

03-16-1999 17:02:11




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 Re: Re: Re: D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted in reply to Brian, 03-14-1999 16:09:16  
Thanks for the input folks. I have heard almost all good about the D17.

I am still trying to make a deal for the D17. The owner thinks much of it also.

Shawn



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Lance

03-17-1999 20:52:22




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: D17 Diesel Pros Cons Wanted in reply to Shawn, 03-16-1999 17:02:11  
I have a 1958 D-17 diesel. Have run it for about 20 years. Has been a great tractor for me. Runs really cheap. Starts hard when temperature drops belows 32 but I use a block heater so that is no problelm. The 262 cu Buda engine really runs smooth when the pump and injectors are set right.



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