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Is it the Dubuque model or the Mannheim model? While most of the 40 series John Deere utilities were built in Germany, the 2440 and 2640 were both built in the US at Dubuque from 1976 until 1980. The 1980+ tractors have different styling and are likely different in other ways also. I have a 1976 model 2440. It is a good little loader tractor. Ours has a 145 John Deere loader on it with the separate hydraulic spool so you don't tie up the rear scv outlets with the loader. How many hours does it have, and what condition are the tires? How many SCV? What transmission options (reverser? Hi-Lo?) does it have? Offhand, without a loader already on it (unusual) the $8500 asking COULD be a good price especially if the tractor doesn't need rubber and has the goodies, I have seen 2440s advertised for $11,000 all the way up to $14,500 but with a John Deere loader already mounted. I have also seen a 2640, with canopy, small clamshell fenders and 26" rear rubber sell for under $9000. The 2440 and it's kin do sometimes develope internal hydraulic leaks, and while fixable, until they are fixed, if the tractor has the leaks it will be troublesome. The Brakes, steering, differential and tranny all work from the same hydraulic pump and reservoir. I would ask the dealer about this if I were you. If the tractor has a sound hydraulic system it should be just fine.
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