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buying a tractor / engine test ???!

  • 25-10-2014 5:30am
    #1
    PANADOL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭


    I heard a people say you only know if your engine is any good on a hot day in a field with a mower, so when buying privately or from a dealer what simple engine tests can be carried out, 6 to 7k price range ? DB 1394, case, 885 international etc


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  • #2
    emaherx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,329 ✭✭✭emaherx


    PANADOL wrote: »
    I heard a people say you only know if your engine is any good on a hot day in a field with a mower, so when buying privately or from a dealer what simple engine tests can be carried out, 6 to 7k price range ? DB 1394, case, 885 international etc

    Make sure engine is cold when you arrive, then see how easily it starts.
    Check for blow back at dipstick. (some is normal on an old machine )
    Check for smoke from breather pipe.
    Colour of smoke from exhaust.
    Listen for knocking noises.
    Check for signs of leaks.
    Check for oil/water mixing.
    Do some kind of driving test, no harm listening for gear box issues as well.

    But as said nothing like mowing to test a machine for cooling issues.


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