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dodson

10-27-2005 12:26:52




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I have the opportunity to buy a ferguson to30 with loader..it is in pretty tough shape appearance wise..but runs...what should be a reasonable price to pay....and any tips on what to check mechanically before I buy...beyond the obvious...thanks!




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Eric Stevens

10-30-2005 10:46:49




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 Re: ferg. to30 in reply to dodson, 10-27-2005 12:26:52  
Start at 1500 or less. My buddy just bought a 9n Ford, for 2500, great paint, original toolbox, box scraper, 5' brush hog, boom, and scoop bucket all included. Great deal but from what I have seen I paid too much for my TO30. 2800 for average shape. Most I see now are 1800 in good shape. If I had more money I'd buy them.
Eric



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danct

10-27-2005 14:54:42




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 Re: ferg. to30 in reply to dodson, 10-27-2005 12:26:52  
see if loader hydraulics are powered by pump off the front crank or if it is one where you are using the hydraulics in the belly of the trctor ,the pump one is better ,in the tractor let it run for awhile look for leaks, and check fluids both hydraulic ,antifreeze and oil for anything strange ,if you drive it check brakes loose steering ,loaders are tough on front ends ,
they are great tractors but some have had horrible maintenance,
my thoughts on the price are from $2000 to $2500,if it has been mantained
Good luck Danny

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Jerry/MT

10-27-2005 14:00:32




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 Re: ferg. to30 in reply to dodson, 10-27-2005 12:26:52  
With a loader always look for cracked castings on the tractor at/near the mounting points and check for cracks in the loader frame Look at the spindles on the front wheels and the front axle for signs of distress or overloading. Check the oil and the radiator to make sure there is no water in the ol or oil in the coolant. TO-30's with loaders in the Northwest in decent shape go for around $3000-3500 "asking price". Don't know what they actually sell for.

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Pete P.

10-27-2005 19:13:15




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 Re: ferg. to30 in reply to Jerry/MT, 10-27-2005 14:00:32  
Dodson --

I just bought one with loader and hoe and got burned. Check the transmission -- very well! Obviously, loaders are hard on transmissions as well as front ends. My mistake was not inspecting the trans. well enough -- turns out even though there were no filings or debris, a bearing had failed and I wound up breaking the reverse gears. Couldn't hear the bearing noise over the craked manifold though!

I paid $ 2500 for comparison sake. In fairness, I really can't say whether or not the owner knew the trans. was on the way out or not.

Pete P.
Harborcreek, Penna.

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