Case Agri King 1370 - Are they any good???

[cpainter]

I'm about to go look at a Case Agri King 1370 that's been sitting in a pasture for 3 years. They say it ran out of fuel and they just parked it. I can buy it for $800. Do you guys think it's worth looking at? What should I look out for? Thanks for the help.

 

[Dman1981]

Engines were golden when taken Care of as most things
But trans was pricy just stuff I remember from the farmers who ran them

 

[930ck]

I'm about to go look at a Case Agri King 1370 that's been sitting in a pasture for 3 years. They say it ran out of fuel and they just parked it. I can buy it for $800. Do you guys think it's worth looking at? What should I look out for? Thanks for the help.

Have had one since the late 80s, strong motor but tranny can be an issue (ours hasn’t) if it starts and shifts through all the ranges is a start. Can get spendy quick if it doesn’t. l would think it would scrap out for more than $800

 

[cpainter]

Well, I went and looked at it yesterday. I couldn't get my truck to it due to all the mesquite growth around it...I think it's been sitting a little longer than 3 years. It was rougher than I thought with a lot of rust. I don't know if it will run or not. I had planned to throw some jumper cables on the starter, spray some ether in the intake, and try the old screwdriver on the starter terminals trick, but the mesquite stood in the way. I was thinking I would drive it home if I could have started it, it would go thru the gears, and I could get the tires to hold air since I don't have a trailer heavy duty enough to haul it. I think this one would be best for somebody who can haul it away.

 

[LouNY]

To bad, better luck next time. At 12-13,000 pounds it would take a decent trailer for sure.

 

[RjCorazza]

Since the decision has been made, and not wanting to distract from the topic...
I will go on record that 80's Case tractors were the ugliest tractors ever made.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Since the decision has been made, and not wanting to distract from the topic...
I will go on record that 80's Case tractors were the ugliest tractors ever made.

It's like you're looking for a fight...

 

[cpainter]

Since the decision has been made, and not wanting to distract from the topic...
I will go on record that 80's Case tractors were the ugliest tractors ever made.

It WAS hideous, but we live in a pretty remote spot and, chances are, I could have kept it hidden. If spotted, I could have denied any association.

 

[930ck]

Since the decision has been made, and not wanting to distract from the topic...
I will go on record that 80's Case tractors were the ugliest tractors ever made.

Good thing a 1370 was made in the 70s then

 

[930ck]

Well, I went and looked at it yesterday. I couldn't get my truck to it due to all the mesquite growth around it...I think it's been sitting a little longer than 3 years. It was rougher than I thought with a lot of rust. I don't know if it will run or not. I had planned to throw some jumper cables on the starter, spray some ether in the intake, and try the old screwdriver on the starter terminals trick, but the mesquite stood in the way. I was thinking I would drive it home if I could have started it, it would go thru the gears, and I could get the tires to hold air since I don't have a trailer heavy duty enough to haul it. I think this one would be best for somebody who can haul it away.

Good decision, unless you want to part it out

 

[5030]

Good motor but that 16 speed Case-O-Matic trans can be a big issue.

 

[dj1701]

Since the decision has been made, and not wanting to distract from the topic...
I will go on record that 80's Case tractors were the ugliest tractors ever made.

I had to look it up. My eyes just can't unsee it now.

 

[LouNY]

I kind of like the squared off, leaning into the work look.

 

[sd455dan]

I will Always like the Bicentennial ( Spirit of 76) Case.

https://www.tractordata.com/photos/F000/527/527-td4-b01.jpg

A Fine looking tractor.
It may be the Most beautiful tractor Ever.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I will Always like the Bicentennial ( Spirit of 76) Case.

https://www.tractordata.com/photos/F000/527/527-td4-b01.jpg

A Fine looking tractor.
It may be the Most beautiful tractor Ever.

Gorgeous, but Case knew how to pretty up their machines. The Demonstrator models were beautiful in their own right.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/a6/81/f0a681e899d4a922a8d4042bafe26ebf.jpg

 

[sd455dan]

Gorgeous, but Case knew how to pretty up their machines. The Demonstrator models were beautiful in their own right.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/a6/81/f0a681e899d4a922a8d4042bafe26ebf.jpg

Ford Demonstrators were Good looking.
I will also go on record that the early 4x4 versions of the Big Olivers were Good looking tough looking machines as well, even when well used.

 

[LouNY]

Yes, if a person wanted to go green the Olivers starting with the **00 series and on up, even the Whites weren't too bad.
That cast iron grill was a handfull getting on or off. Well over a hundred pounds.

 

[workinonit]

I ain't having no ugly tractor parked on my place.

 

[sd455dan]

Yes, if a person wanted to go green the Olivers starting with the **00 series and on up, even the Whites weren't too bad.
That cast iron grill was a handfull getting on or off. Well over a hundred pounds.

in a hundred years it will still be a quality HD grille.
I can guess what most of these new plastic grilles will look like that is if they haven't already crumbled and turned into plastic dust.

 

[5030]

They ALL look god in my view, so long as I'm not paying for them.........