JD 435

I sold my JD 4020 a couple of weeks ago and have began working on the ole Oliver 1900. Today, I just purchased a JD 435 off of my neighbor for $3000. Is this a decent price? The tractor has new rubber all of the way around and complete with pretty good sheet metal. He said that the PTO needs fixed. He said when you go to engage it, it wont engage, like the linkage or a clutch or something is out. He said it worked, he parked it for about a week, went out to brush hog and it didn't work. The tractor has manual steering, no hydraulic remotes, and a three point hitch. Isn't this an unusual configuration? Also, was a JD 435 Industrial produced? Thsi tractor is industrial yellow and there IS NO green underneath. This looks to be the original color of this tractor.

Thanks,

John

It doesnt appear to be an industrial from the serial number. What can you tell me about a JD 435, serial #: 438924. Is there anything special about this tractor? It has 3 point hitch and 5 speed transmission. It is painted yellow and instead of having the green and yellow decals that say "John Deere", they are the stamped pieces that say John Deere that are silver and black like what a 440 has. Do you have any insight on this unit?

Thanks,

John

I'll have to look it over some more and also get the serial number. I know that it does not have a float ride seat. It is a 435 with a 2-53 detroit. What is a swept back front axle? It does not stick out like the ones on the new generation tractors, it sticks behindthe front of the tractor towards the reear of the tractor. I'm unsure of the transmission, dont quote me on this but I believe it may be a 4 speed? I'll have to go look at it again, grab the serial number and check the transmission gear pattern

As I said, it is a 435 and there is no indication that it was ever green, I pressure blasted this tractor for him last fall to remove grease and of course, some paint came off. A couple of places it went town to bare metal and there was no green, just yellow.

Thanks,

John