Q about shifting a 1010

The tractor I looked at has the shifter on the console to the right of the steering wheel. How does this operate? When I tried it out I had a hard time getting it into gear, and I think it had more to do with my not knowing the positions of the gears, than the machine. The shift label was pretty worn, but I could make out Park at the top, and what looked like a six at the bottom. Other than that I was flying blind.

What is the reputation for the brakes on the 1010? The brakes on this tractor almost didn't work at all. Is this just a case of needing pads or adjusting, or is it a trait of the 1010 to stop by way of a wish and a prayer?

The price was $3500. It is a diesel, what kind of rep does the 1010 diesel have? The best thing on the tractor was the power steering, steering this tractor was effortless. The machine also had dual remotes.

At one time this tractor was probably the top of the line of the 1010s.

Any opinions of the machine, shifting it, brakes, etc would be appreciated.

This tractor was a trade-in, the former owner had it for years.

I'd love to get in on a Canadian 1020, but shipping to my home in Kentucky would be quite expensive, as would the trip to look at it (I hate to purchase something and not even look at it).

Thanks for all the info. I will likely steer clear of this tractor, considering the rep of the 1010 diesels, now if it was a gas I would likely check it out further.

Thanks for all the info, it will probably save me some $$ in the long run.