Buying 4230

JDfan · Oct 1, 2022

Looking at buying an open station 4230 at an auction. It has 600 hrs on an engine overhaul, done in 2008. There is a total of 6600 hrs on tractor. The only issues we could find were: calcium in rears, so rims starting to rust, pto leaks oil, and you have to slam the 3 pt lever back in order for arms to come up fast. What do you think the value of it is? It is in IN. What could be going on with the 3 pt? Thanks.

matthies · Oct 1, 2022

Linkage could just be out of adjustment/worn, also did you move the load and depth lever to see if the 3pt works better.

Tx Jim · Oct 2, 2022

Ditto what Matthies stated about 3 pt control linkage probably needs adjusting. Open station tractors of that era are more scare than tractors equipped with SGB(cab). Non electronically controlled tractors such as this 4230 have risen in value(price) lately. Which type trans does this 4230 have? How much are they asking for this 4230? Location of tractor affects value.

My 4255 has 11,594 hrs on hr meter with less than 300 hrs on an in-frame overhaul. I wouldn't trade it for a newer common rail fueled tractor with electronically controlled trans.

JDfan · Oct 2, 2022

Thanks for the ideas, will move those and see if it changes how it operates.

JDfan · Oct 2, 2022

Yes, I have not seen many for sale. It has
a synchro trans. It is at a big equipment
auction in Indiana, so was looking for
help on how high I should go and not be
over priced. I will use it in my small hay
making operation. Thank you for the help.

NY 986 · Oct 2, 2022

The one photo makes it look like a Synchro Range transmission. Assuming no significant issues (engine, clutch, transmission, final drive, hydraulics) I would say around 15,000 dollars given today's market at least around me.

JDfan · Oct 2, 2022

Thanks, kind of what I was thinking here in Indiana.

Tx Jim · Oct 2, 2022

Very nice looking 4230 & I agree on value.

I'd choose that 4230 even with a SR trans that has a wet hyd traction clutch over a comparable appearing 4020 with a dry traction clutch.

JDfan · Oct 3, 2022

Thanks for the thoughts.

Tx Jim · Oct 3, 2022

You're welcome
Jim

JDfan · Oct 5, 2022

Took a look again yesterday at the 4230.
At start up there was white smoke from the
exhaust. It thinned out as tractor warmed
up, but still noticeable. With temperature
gauge up to operating temp, you could
still see it. Also when you idle it down,
the white smoke got heavier for a moment.
Never smelled any burnt antifreeze smell
though. Are these a sure sign that there
is a internal coolant leak of some kind?
Also when cold, the engine oil level is
overfull by roughly a 1/4 inch and full
when warm. Also seemed a little thin, but
not off color. Thank you for any ideas you
have. John

Tx Jim · Oct 5, 2022

When engine is cold remove radiator cap. start engine then look inside radiator neck at coolant for presence of any bubbles. Small bubbles in coolant indicate compression pressure getting into cooling system. IIRC incorrect inj pump timing can cause some light colored exhaust smoke.

JDfan · Oct 6, 2022

Put antifreeze in, did not see any
bubbles. However did find radiator leak,
which accounts for coolant loss. Does it
when throttling up and down. More of a
blue smoke. Could it just be because of
too much oil in the crankcase? I believe
it lessened as the tractor warmed up.

shanker · Oct 6, 2022

(quoted from post at 03:20:29 10/06/22) Put antifreeze in, did not see any
bubbles. However did find radiator leak,
which accounts for coolant loss. Does it
when throttling up and down. More of a
blue smoke. Could it just be because of
too much oil in the crankcase? I believe
it lessened as the tractor warmed up.

or leaking valve guide seals.

swindave · Oct 6, 2022

did you buy the tractor ?

JDfan · Oct 7, 2022

It sells today.

Tx Jim · Oct 7, 2022

Which auction company?

J.Wondergem · Oct 7, 2022

One of my tractors, not a JD, the oil level when hot will show half
way to the full mark . When it's cold it will show it will show to the full mark. Filters must be draining back. Maybe that's what his tractor is doing.

JDfan · Oct 7, 2022

Did not get the tractor. It sold for $18500.

JDfan · Oct 8, 2022

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