JD 3010

It has a problem with the 3-point. I am told that it will raise ok, but won't go down normally. It takes overnight to drop down.

What would my liability be, or in other words, how expensive could it be to repair something like that?

Secondly, is there an issue with JD tractors regarding their intended market? If this tractor was made in Germany for the European market, would its' parts be interchangeable with US JD 3010s? Is there an interchangeability issue like there is with Ford Dextas and 2/3000s? Same tractors, but parts don't interchange.

This tractor is an 81hp machine with good sheet metal, good transmission, clutch and the engine starts and runs smooth with no smoke. The oil does not have any milky streaks. The only problem is the 3-point. If I can get this tractor for $6000 as is, would that be a good deal?

I appreciate your observations and comments.

For a certainty, you do NOT have a 3010!

You are correct. I called the used equipment dealer where I first saw the tractor. It is a JD 3130. He says that his manual states that it is the same thing as a 2840 and the parts are interchangeable. Is that right?

On the other question: What do you think the worstcase cost might be to repair the 3-point?

Rebuilding the rockshaft cylinder, which is what operates the 3ph, might cost $500-1000, if that is indeed the problem.

What will you be wanting to use this 2840 clone for? They have been called "unsuitable" for use with a loader. I don't know precisely why either.

In US JD made 3010 from '61 to '63 and were only 59hp for diesel (gas and lp had less hp). It is possible to get more out of 3010...go to 3020 sleeves and pistons, turn up pump, turbo charge, etc. 81 hp seems high...mayhaps this is a different "animal" altogether than the JD 3010 that most of us in US know...Do you have a picture?