Posted by Bob on June 13, 2010 at 14:04:21 from (69.178.228.68):
In Reply to: WHITE 4/175 TRACTOR posted by ALAN IN SD on June 13, 2010 at 10:11:59:
They were/are a SHARP tractor. QUIET cab, as well.
There were 2 in my area, both guys were acquaintances of mine.
The high-speed CAT V-8 isn't necessarily the most durable tractor engine ever made and is $$$ when it DOES need repairs.
The trannies wouldn't win any world-class awards for durability. IIRC, they were prone to some $$$ problems that would cause them to pop out of gear under load.
I'm not sure of the hydraulic flow or any options there.
That being said, if it's in GOOD shape now and you don't pull it's guts out, you'd probably get quite a few hours out of it.
Unless you are really set on this one, I'd look at some Versatiles and Steigers before pulling the trigger. BOTH are easier and less $$$ to repair than the White, the Versatile even more so.
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