Hi all
I posted on another forum but didn't realize there was a MM page here. Thought this might be a more appropriate place to ask..
Im looking for a bigger tractor than what I got - 1950 TO-20. I dont mind a bit of a project because you can get more bang for the buck and I enjoy tinkering. I just missed a Farmall 856 that had steering issues for ~$3000. I did find a Moline M-602. Stored indoors, original owner (Family) 3000 hrs. The problem is his dad parked it 30 years ago and then passed away He says it ran and worked great until the day he parked it. He just never got on it afterwards and always had intentions of using it again but didn't for what ever reason. I can relate to this because I have a 46 CJ-2 from my grandpa same situation... He is asking $3000. I talked to him, hes 2 hrs away. I think if I go to him I can maybe get it for $2000. Is it worth the risk? I'm not worried about draining / changing fluids, changing filters and hoses. cleaning the injectors and such. Its more is the engine seized beyond use? I don't wanna try and turn it over if i look at it. Id rather oil the cylinders for a week and let them penetrate from the top down. Id use this for ~ 4 acres to plow / disc / seed for my bee farm pasture. Id really like a diesel and to be honest, the 856, at 10k lbs is probably a bit too big. So yay or nay for 2k on the moline? any advice and prep to start after 30 years? Is this a reliable tractor all things considered? Ill try and post a few pictures. It also has duals on the back.
If anyone wants to discuss it im fine with text or call too. 5139073095. Im mechanically inclined I own 5 diesels now. I do the work on everything, Just not familiar with MM. I want something that can be used not really looking to do a full restore that I have to rebuild the engine
Thanks
Phil
I posted on another forum but didn't realize there was a MM page here. Thought this might be a more appropriate place to ask..
Im looking for a bigger tractor than what I got - 1950 TO-20. I dont mind a bit of a project because you can get more bang for the buck and I enjoy tinkering. I just missed a Farmall 856 that had steering issues for ~$3000. I did find a Moline M-602. Stored indoors, original owner (Family) 3000 hrs. The problem is his dad parked it 30 years ago and then passed away He says it ran and worked great until the day he parked it. He just never got on it afterwards and always had intentions of using it again but didn't for what ever reason. I can relate to this because I have a 46 CJ-2 from my grandpa same situation... He is asking $3000. I talked to him, hes 2 hrs away. I think if I go to him I can maybe get it for $2000. Is it worth the risk? I'm not worried about draining / changing fluids, changing filters and hoses. cleaning the injectors and such. Its more is the engine seized beyond use? I don't wanna try and turn it over if i look at it. Id rather oil the cylinders for a week and let them penetrate from the top down. Id use this for ~ 4 acres to plow / disc / seed for my bee farm pasture. Id really like a diesel and to be honest, the 856, at 10k lbs is probably a bit too big. So yay or nay for 2k on the moline? any advice and prep to start after 30 years? Is this a reliable tractor all things considered? Ill try and post a few pictures. It also has duals on the back.
If anyone wants to discuss it im fine with text or call too. 5139073095. Im mechanically inclined I own 5 diesels now. I do the work on everything, Just not familiar with MM. I want something that can be used not really looking to do a full restore that I have to rebuild the engine
Thanks
Phil