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Originally Posted by Red Sleeper
You're probably going to pay darn near the same for the new(er) common rail tractor vs an older mechanical 55 series JD in good shape. I personally would lean toward an older mechanical one. Though the 55 series started to introduce some electronics. The dash for example, all the gauges are electronic.
I just love the sound and rattle of the old mechanical JD's though.
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Me too. I just don't want to get something I have to work on and fix stuff. I just need it to run, some of the older ones need tires etc. How many hours (in general) can be put on the older mechanical tractors before overhaul, assuming normal maintenance and not excessive dusty conditions. What would be considered low hrs for the 55 series? 2000 or so?