Posted by rustyfarmall on May 05, 2010 at 12:38:51 from (209.152.78.140):
In Reply to: IH 560 Diesel posted by mkirsch on May 05, 2010 at 12:26:41:
mkirsch said: (quoted from post at 12:26:41 05/05/10) Okay guys, let's paint a realistic picture here.
$6000 is for a prime example. Painted WELL, not slobbered on over 30 years of crud. Good tires, new or nearly new. No mechanical problems whatsoever.
For what most people use them these days, which is a little hobby farming, the 560 will make a powerful dependable tractor. The engine power was right at the limit for the drivetrain, and there were bearing problems with them initially. The surviving 560s most certainly have been upgraded, or babied. Either way if you pay a fair price for one you can't go too awful wrong.
The hydraulic system is good when it's working correctly, and most work just fine, but underneath it's kinda complicated to work on.
Agreed. $3,500 is much more reasonable, and unless you are a seasoned mechanic, you might want to leave everything but the regular maintenance to someone who is.
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