 Well after looking at many different tractors, many different colors, many different prices, and looking for two months to replace my 1855 while letting all my hay sit out in the field, I just bought a 1977 2-105 from an Agco dealer. They had it out on rent so I watched it grind shelled corn and talked to the guys that were using it. Sounded good, looks decent. It had a fuel leak from a line above the inj. pump, a hydraulic leak in the rear, and the pto did not shut all the way off. Those were the only problems I saw. No smoke, idled when cold at 45 psi if the gauge is accurate, and around a little over 4000 hours if that is correct, supposed to be. They said they would fix the leaks and adjust the pto brake. I never heard another one run, it sounded "meaner" than my 1855. Anything I need to know? I read through the forums, lots of info, just wanted to post something. I am familiar with the 1855. Tractor is supposed to get here next week. Hope that Perkins holds out. Is there a good place to go for general information, oil capacities, etc.? Also how much will the 3 point lift compared to other tractors that age (just curious, say compared to IH/Deere of the same size). What is the best brand/type of hydraulic oil to put in? Also the rearend type and quantity? I know what I used in the 1855, just guessed on amounts though, want to do it right from the "start". I"m going to change what they don"t after it gets here. I have my 1855 here yet, engine needs taken apart (lots of water in oil, not oil cooler), there is a loud grinding noise that shakes the tractor under load in the rear end, kind of a slight dead space going from reverse to forward too, and the seal is out again that lets hyd. oil into the rear end, leaks very fast. Loved the tractor but wanted something slightly different, don"t have the time to mess with it. What will fit for parts on the other one. I am told the rear is pretty much the same. The hyd. valves look like they should work, as does the pump (low hours, not a Vickers pump, supposed to be more reliable, flow is a couple gpm more than stock). Anything else I should know about? Thanks for all the answers and suggestions I have received previously. How much fuel does it hold? It has the tank on the side, I don"t know if that is standard. cost too much I suppose
New paint
new interior
new air conditioning/compressor
cat III hitch
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