Need Oliver 2255 buying tips

Thanks in advance!

Fred

One area that I would recomend checking are the axle housings. From what I have heard, the axle housings bolts had a tendancy to back out on the 2255, 1355, & 2-150 - expecially when used with duals. I had one that after taking the pressure washer to the area under the remote valves, I noticed the housing was broken. Some other expensive things to look at are leaks coming from under the dash. There is about $600 worth of hydraulic lines behind the dash alone. There is another $600 worth of hoses near hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pumps are easy to change, but are about $900. The radiator will need to be in good shape because they were only good enough to get by with when they were new. Make sure all gears are in good shape, and the over/under shifts good. The Cat engines will start good in cold weather( if you have good batteries), but since they only have one compression ring they will smoke untill they warm up. The Cat also perrs quite loud. If you get a 2255 you will have a heavy load on the way home. Hope this helps, Stu.