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JLC

06-21-2003 05:21:59




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Hey guys,
I've got the chance to get a 1755 diesel. It's got a quick-tach Westendorf Loader and real low hours. I'm not real familiar with this model and just wondered what some of the Pros and Cons were. Sounds Like a good tractor. Thanks for your help!
JLC




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WFE

06-21-2003 20:11:36




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 Re: 1755 Oliver in reply to JLC, 06-21-2003 05:21:59  
A great tractor. The engine in the 1755 did not give as much trouble as it did at the higher power levels in the 1855/1955, etc. In your situation, here's what I'd do. Since you probably can't be sure if the motor has ever been overhauled or underhauled, I'd at least drop the oil pan and replace the rod bearings and replace the rod bolts with the new style from an AGCO dealer. Original rod bolts were not as strong and would allow rod cap to deflect and vibrate, eventually failing from fatigue. New rod bolts are stronger and make rod rigid so it isn't subjected to undue stress. If you do that, you should not have to worry about rod failures, and you'll save a small fortune over putting a Cummins in it. The 310 is a well-designed engine... clean burning, lots of power and guts, and fuel efficient. And when a few pertinent updates are done, they can live a long time. There are other things to do if you have to tear the motor all the way down, but with the 1755, the rod bolts are likely all that's necessary to ensure a lifetime of service.

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J. Schwiebert

06-22-2003 13:30:35




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 Re: Re: 1755 Oliver in reply to WFE, 06-21-2003 20:11:36  
I agree with WFE. I used to work for a dealer and the 1750 and 1755 were two very good tractors. I don't think any of the 1750 or 1755 models we sold ever flew apart. However, the owner also has to take care of them or any other tractor for that matter. My boy farms with a 4440 Deere and it had the second engine in it before he and his pardner bought it. so,anything can fail. Another friend of mine who used run an IH shop said that a friend of his was looking at a red one and an Oliver. He told him "you will like the way the Oliver handles.

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Steve

06-21-2003 07:28:28




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 Re: 1755 Oliver in reply to JLC, 06-21-2003 05:21:59  
The 1755 is a good tractor except for the engine. The 310 Waukesha is troublesome. It likes to ventilate the crankcase by throwing rods and pistons through it. If the tractor is truly low houred and the motor is currently in good condition, you do have an option. There are several modifications and updates that can be done to make this engine somewhat more reliable. WFE who posts on here can tell you exactly what you need to do to this engine to prevent it from blowing up. Your other option is to take care of it and run it until it blows up and then put a Cummins in it. I don't think this is the solution for this tractor though. If you are going to be using the tractor mainly for loader work and not really working it hard I think I would put the updates in the engine. I think you would probably get along fine. If the engine was already blown I would advise putting a Cummins in it. The Cummins conversion is a nice setup but very pricey. IF you hired it done, it could easily run over $10,000. You have a really nice and reliable tractor when you are done, but I think a lot of people have a hard time convincing themselves to spend that kind of money on a 30 year old tractor. Good luck.

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j meyer

06-21-2003 08:09:36




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 Re: Re: 1755 Oliver in reply to Steve, 06-21-2003 07:28:28  
I pretty much agree with Steve on all his points. We own a 5.9 converted 1755, and its a heck of a tractor, but it gets pricey in a hurry. I have visited with WFE on this topic, and it would be best to talk to on what he did to his 310. If that engine is good now, your better off to do it that way(update) then a Cummins conversion. Otherwise they are a really nice tractor, we really enjoy ours:)

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