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Case 2394. Good, or Bad?

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Deere Scotty

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Someone asked me yesterday if an 85 2wd would be a good backup tractor. I cant remember anybody I know that even had one, or even the same series bigger, or smaller. They are not just rare around me; but non-existent would be a better term. Person just wants a backup when a tractor falters; but can handle fairly heavy tillage situations. Says around 40 - 50 hours use a year. Currently looking at one with 5600 original hours, & barn kept for around $20K.
 
They have the Case 504 engine that is just about bullet proof and they where the last of the full Case tractors. They pretty well had all the bugs work out of them by then. For a tillage tractor backup I would not be afraid of one. They where just a little clumsy compared to JD but they where a good running reliable tractor. As for build numbers they where made 84-88 there where darn few tractors sold new then.
 
It would have to be perfect to be worth than kind of money, perfect paint, cab, new radials...

Good tractors though. A fair to rough but working one is a 5-7K tractor.
 

I believe that they have a four speed power shift that is known to be very strong, as long as you keep up with oil and filter changes. As RG says that is long money for one.
 
Tough as nails, very hard pulling tractors. Depending on how the pump is set they are very fuel efficient. They are frequently turned up to over 200 hp and then they can start to suck fuel. They have a 4 spd tranny with either 3 or 6 spds in the power shift for either 12 or 24 spds. Check that all the shifts are firm with no slipping, they can be harsh because that is just an adjustment but slipping is bad. Always make sure you only use case oil in the tranny, others can destroy the discs.
 
As someone who has been driving 2390s and 2594s for decades, here is some advice. They are great tractors and you can find them cheap right now. If you have to work on a power shift it will be $7,000 to 13,000 for the whole deal. They do last a long time and the engine is great and has power at all RPMs. If your buddy is looking at one with the six speed electronic power shift then you better check if there is an experienced mechanic around to work on it when something is acting up.

At this age, some of the computers and switches may be acting up at any time. One good thing is that the shifting computer is now cheaper than it used to be.

Overall they are very easy to work on and he may end up using it as the main tractor......

If it is really nice that price is not too far off, if it is rough at all and needs tires then it is too high. A true "barn kept" one would also be a nice colletor's item too!
 
minor powershift problems are alot cheaper to fix, bought a 2590 with powershift problems, C1 & C4 were smoked and brakes were starting to shed, I hired it done because my shop isn't done yet, replaced the brakes with good used 70 series disks which are superior, and good used clutch plates for C1/C4 and the total bill was $2800, the main cause for powershift problems is lack of fluid and filter maintenance, the 504 engine is like nothing else you have ever run
 
I was sort of giving a worst case for cost of repairs. For 13 years my 2390 cost me about $1,000 per year including all repairs and new tires too, but the last couple of years have been expensive with the power shift and three point troubles. They all wear out and I was due.....

I agree with the fluid and filter comment!

I actually like the older three speed power shift more as I seem to never need to use all six in the other one! I will say the six is nice for starting with a big load such as an auger wagon when full.

Once you farm with that 504 engine, you get spoiled on not needing to rev it to 2/3 full throttle to get any power like some older green ones I have been in.
 
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