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2955 or 4040 part 2

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backwoodsfarm

12-28-2007 08:58:00




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Ok, so I've looked at both tractors and I'm leaning towards the 4040 as suggested by many folks. It just looks better suited for round baling. So here's the scoop. It's a 1981 with 7500 hours. It has a full cab, 540/1000 rpm PTO, rear and front weights, new rims, new rear tires, and the fronts are about 50%. It also has the quad-range transmission. The entire tractor is in excellent condition for the hours. The only thing that seems to be wrong with it is that the belt is off the A/C condesor so that does not work. The farmer has only put about 800 hours on the tractor using it only with a mixer. He has no idea what has been done to the tractor for major work before he bought it and he himself has done nothing other that routine maintenance. Asking price is $14,500. Any thoughts or other things I should be checking? The hours are what's holding me back for the time being. Thanks everyone for all the help.

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bighead

01-01-2008 12:10:45




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 Re: 2955 or 4040 part 2 in reply to backwoodsfarm, 12-28-2007 08:58:00  
If that compressor is locked up, then the fix will be a bit more involved than just bolting on a new one. You really need to remove the expansion valve, flush the system, and replace the dryer. Not too hard if you've got the equipment to do it... but time consuming. And those compressors ain't cheap.

If you do fix the a/c, then make sure that the condensor fins are cleaned out good. That causes lots of compressor failures when people bypass the heat fuse. And if you're baling with it, then clean that condensor regularly... that stuff will plug it quick.

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630man

12-28-2007 18:27:36




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 Re: 2955 or 4040 part 2 in reply to backwoodsfarm, 12-28-2007 08:58:00  
I have a 4040 that i bought 4 years ago. it has 9800 hours on it. The only thing that we have done to it is put bearings in it two years ago at 9600 hours. OTherwise it has been a great tractor.It has the Quad Range tranny. with no problems at all. I agree that it is probaly the compressor seized up. so all you have to do is put a new one on. We use ours to round bale and it works great for that.I paid 19,500 4 years ago and they havent gone down in value since then. So that price of the one you are looking at sounds resonable.
John

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JMS/.MN

12-28-2007 16:17:53




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 Re: 2955 or 4040 part 2 in reply to backwoodsfarm, 12-28-2007 08:58:00  
I bought my 4240 in "92, with 5200 hrs on it. Has about 8500 on it now, PS tranny. Minimal repairs- engine never opened up. No tranny/rear end problems. Replaced the alternator. Paid 22,500. still worth 19-21,000. Like the other one said about the AC belt- condenser likely locked up. No big deal. I have two other JD"s with more hours, up to 11,000- all PS, original engines, trannies, rear ends.

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Mike M

12-28-2007 11:13:31




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 Re: 2955 or 4040 part 2 in reply to backwoodsfarm, 12-28-2007 08:58:00  
There are alot of 4020's bring that and more ! I'd rather have the newer one with the cab !



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TD

12-28-2007 09:11:32




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 Re: 2955 or 4040 part 2 in reply to backwoodsfarm, 12-28-2007 08:58:00  
Hi, If the tractor was well looked after hours don"t mean that much, I have seen many of these JD tractors with 5-6000 hrs with a lot of problems due to poor maintaince. I have also worked on many with 7-9000 hrs and properly maintained, and they are good tractors and will run along time. The belt off the compressor, it"s more than likely seized up, install a new A/C compressor, and proceed with a full system check over to check for leaks. The 4040 in our area is a very popular tractor and tend to bring strong $ for a good one, my opinion this one is a real good buy at $14,500.

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