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DB 1394 / 1490 - any major failings?

  • 12-10-2009 10:36am
    #1
    Username John
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,237 ✭✭✭


    Hello all,

    I need to get a new tractor, and am looking at a DB 1394 or 1490.

    I know there have also been numerous posts around what to look for when getting a tractor, so I wont ask this again.

    I wanted to ask about these tractors - what are they like? Anything to watch out for on them?
    Any specific trouble areas to check?
    The ones I am looking at have a standard gearbox - which is better as I hear as hydrashift can give trouble...? Is this true?

    Also - any idea on price? They seem to range from about 3k to 7k looking about, but whats a good fair price for em like?

    Just wanted to pick peoples brains on em.

    I guess its like anything - where good ones are good, and bad ones are sh'te... But I wanted to see if there was any major failings in em, cos I dont know that much about DBs to be honest.

    Appreciate any help ye could offer.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    powerfarmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭powerfarmer


    The engines are known for being a weak point on 4 cyl DBs, the crankshafts have a tendency to snap and frost damage to the engine water galleries is common too.
    Classic tractor magazine did a buyers guide on these a few years ago if you could get a copy as a back issue it would have all the info.

    Or have a look here: http://www.dbtc.co.uk


  • #3
    blacksmokebilly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭blacksmokebilly


    Contact any DB Dealer and they can send you out the specs. You can ask what has caused issues previously and they may explain fixes. I had one a long time back and had no bother, it's all about oil changes.


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