Buying Advice John Deere 301A

[Mean Jean]

Howdy folks.
I have the opportunity to purchase this tractor.
Dude wants $2000, confident I can get it for closer to $1600.

It is a diesel, mas mid and rear pto including 3 point hitch.
Says it runs great.

Can anyone help me decode the product ID number?
T0301AG701743*

I'm most interested in knowing if it has shuttle shift.
Is it worth $1800 Canadian?

Thanks in advance for the advise,

Jay D

 

[dodge man]

Speculation on my part, but it looks like the kind they used around here by the state to mow the highway right of ways.

 

[Zebrafive]

The TO of the serial number = Dubuque Works
301A = Model
G = gas engine
701743 is serial number

From your pictures (not the best to tell) I can not see the lever for a shuttle shift. It would be on the dash left side, and look just like the throttle lever that is on the right side.

 

[Shaneard]

The TO of the serial number = Dubuque Works
301A = Model
G = gas engine
701743 is serial number

From your pictures (not the best to tell) I can not see the lever for a shuttle shift. It would be on the dash left side, and look just like the throttle lever that is on the right side.

It's a diesel though, you can see the injection pump in the photo with the hood off.

 

[Mean Jean]

It's a diesel though, you can see the injection pump in the photo with the hood off.

Correct

 

[Mean Jean]

Thanks much Zebrafive

 

[Mean Jean]

Made the trip yesterday to look at, then purchase my first John Deere tractor.
He opened at $2000 and we settled at $1600. That’s just under $1200 US for my friends to the south.
He said the 3 point hitch does not lift. I’m hoping it’s because the reservoir for it appears to be 15 liters low....call it a hunch. Really hoping this turns into a quick fix.

 

[scoutii80]

Made the trip yesterday to look at, then purchase my first John Deere tractor.
He opened at $2000 and we settled at $1600. That痴 just under $1200 US for my friends to the south.
He said the 3 point hitch does not lift. I知 hoping it痴 because the reservoir for it appears to be 15 liters low....call it a hunch. Really hoping this turns into a quick fix.View attachment 602593

I have the same tractor paid $1,800 US with a mid mount sickle bar mower. With a 6 foot brush hog on the back and its a great mowing machine. Very simple, reliable and fuel efficient tractor. I'm betting the three point is a simple fix as well. Good buy!