Case IH Magnum Series reccomendations

[arinkuddy]

So dad is looking to buy a used magnum probably 71 72 or possibly a 89 series. We just tore up the rear end and hydraulic pump in our 1486. I was doing a little research for him and I was wondering if there were any problems too watch out for. The 8.3 CDC motor seems pretty good in our combine but just wondered if anyone had any recommendations.

 

[CSnyder]

stick with the 2 speed reverse models. 4 speed ones had issues.

 

[cumminspa75]

I've personally been around a 7220 and a 7140. I never had an issue with the 4 speed reverse other than being hard to engage occasionally. They are great tractors in my opinion.

 

[zfaylor]

Spent a lot of time in a 7120 in college. There were 3 identical 7120s at the farm I worked at. Did everything from running a Kinze with a Rawson drive to yanking a chisel and they worked flawlessly for 3 years.

 

[Schrowang]

We run a 7120 and a 7210 and do just about everything with them but chisel plow. Love them.