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I know the perkins diesel is the more prefered version of the 1850 model tractor because of the availability of parts, and the high reputation of the perkins for it's reliablility. But what about the gas engine that were in these models, were there any inherent problems that would cause someone to stay away from that engine?



I am going to look at a 1850 gas with 4500 hrs. . I know these are noted for being gas guzzlers , but since I will only be putting less ttehna a 100 hours a year on it, the fuel consumption isn't a problem for me. My concern is the avialability of parts like water pump, oil pump, bearings, gaskets, etc , and other engne parts.
 
The gas engine was not noted for being troublesome. You have been at this for a while. Once again I would point out that on average the gas engine will burn 2.5 gallons of fuel MORE per hour than what the diesel version will burn. I know of guys parking IH 06 and 56 series gas tractors in favor of any diesel because with tough times they can't justify the extra fuel. Gas today was 2.45 per gallon for 87 octane which probably is not sufficient for that tractor. Do the math 100 hrs X 2.5 gallons per hour (EXTRA) X 2.45 dollars per gallon equals 612.50 dollars. Over 5 years that is over 3,000 dollars of EXTRA fuel going up the stack. Gas shoots up to 3.00 or 3.50 or more per gallon then you may spend an extra 5,000 dollars on fuel or more. I would put that 3,4, or 5,000 dollars into a diesel of any brand versus giving to the gas supplier. There is a reason that a given gasoline tractor model sells considerably under its diesel counterpart. I would sell something or go to the bank if need be to buy the diesel and be done with it.
 
NY986...I think you convinced me to continue focusing on finding an 1850 diesel rather considering a gas model.

I have to control my desperation to buy a tractor, and just clam myself down and continue looking. I have been looking for an 1850 now for two years without much luck. The ones I find here in the north east are way out of my price range like $6000 or more, or when I find one at a good price, it is too far away to think about shipping.
 
What are they asking for the 1850 gas? If its cheap and the engine runs I would buy it and part it out. The 310 gas is valuable to tractor pullers looking for a 310 to swap into their 77/88, and the rest of the tractor is very similar to a 1850 diesel besides the tub. Then you could use the extra cash to find a nice 1850D
 
I like Oliver's quite a bit but if you are stuck on a 4,500 dollar maximum you stand a much better chance of finding a top notch Case 930 or Ford 8000 for that kind of money.
 
You might have to bite the bullet and pay some trucking to get one from another area. Those come up here in Michigan quiet often right in the $4500 range. I'm only seeing one on Central Michigan CL right now,but that's unusual,there are usually more than that.
 
I doubt your figures will hold up if the diesel is a 354 Perkins they can definitely use their share of fuel,plus gasoline is cheaper than gas to buy.Diesel will definitely burn less fuel but a gas won't need $1000 worth of injection work either.If the tractor is run hard in the Summer months I'd be getting a diesel but for short run times and cold weather work I'd have no hesitation buying a gas.Guess that is why I run both.This Winter I have the bale unroller on the gas 1550 burns more fuel than one of the diesel tractors but no plugging it in to start just
pull the choke, hit the starter and its ready to go.
 
we run 4 of them and have for 30 years they are great tractors---figure the fuel use 95 hp 310 ci----4020 95 hp 404 ci
 
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