Posted by ed3 on April 11, 2014 at 07:11:43 from (198.185.164.120):
In Reply to: Oliver 1855 ???? posted by BusterD on April 10, 2014 at 17:05:37:
Gas tractors of that size are fuel hogs and generally bring a lot less than their diesel counterpart. The 1855 diesel was known to through rods on the 310 engine if the bearing update wasn't installed.
So you have the gas version of a tractor that already has a mark on its reputation. Probably a make it should't have as they were generally a good tractor. ---- But that translated into a lower price for the model and an even lower price because of the gas engine.
Oliver's also tend to bring in less money because the brand changed ownership and branding (became white)over the years. Unfair but true.
A good tractor except only running on 5 cylinders. In my book that means it needs a complete rebuild. And completely rebuilding this gas engine because of the poor fuel economy really doesn't make sense. Unless your looking to add it to your collection because it's an Oliver 1855 Gas.
Are you looking for this to do some heavy work - If so, I'd pass at any price unless. If you're in love this model be ready to re-power it with a diesel and spend some additional cash
If you are just looking for a show tractor or a hobby tractor with not much hard work if at all then you could take a chance on spending a grand for it. Probably get that back in used parts if the engine is completely gone. This assumes everything else works and tin straight.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Tractor Traction - by Chris Pratt. Our first bout with traction problems came when cultivatin with our Massey-Harris Pony. Up till then, this tractor had been running a corn grinder and pulling a trailer. It had new unfilled rear tires and no wheel weights. The garden was already sprouting when we hooked up the mid-mount shovel cultivators to the Pony. The seed bed was soft enough that the rear end would spin and slowly work its way to the downhill side of the gardens slight incline. From this, we learned our lesson sinc
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1965 International Harvester McCormick Farmall cub tractor 2,500. Two owner tractor. My grandfather bought new in 1966, then we inherited it. Have all the paperwork original manual and all maintenance records. It starts and moves. Comes with underbelly mower, plough, and some other attachments.
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
