B6000E

[94BULLITT]

I found a B6000E on craigslist with a Woods MMM for a good price but it needs a block. The guys says it had water in the oil and the block is cracked. Before I check into it more where would I find an engine or block for it? I think it has a ZL600 engine. I found some B6000's on auction time from $2500 on up to 4k or more. Are these tractors really worth that much?

 

[Leejohn]

Roger have you checked when the tractor was made? ( 1973-77 ) You might only find parts at junk yards but I see them around alot. Also it has a counter-clockwise PTO shaft. If you can find a engine it sure would be fun to fix up. You just have to get it cheap because it might take awhile to get all the parts together.

 

[94BULLITT]

Roger have you checked when the tractor was made? ( 1973-77 ) You might only find parts at junk yards but I see them around alot. Also it has a counter-clockwise PTO shaft. If you can find a engine it sure would be fun to fix up. You just have to get it cheap because it might take awhile to get all the parts together.

I looked online at Wengers and did not see anything. I guess I could call them for the heck of it. I don't know of any other tractor salvage yards. I am going to do some more searching. I thought it would be fun too fix up and have to mess around with. I really don't need it. According to Tractor data it is on 3' x 6' so it would not take up much space. I saw the PTO was counter clockwise rotation. I just found they do not have a water pump, I don't like that.

 

[Leejohn]

The B7100 or 7200 doesn't have a water pump eather, seems to work ok. I know I don't like it as well. You are kind of like me when it comes to messing around. I like making all the stuff for my tractors and fix up small tractors. When it comes to the big ones I do, but sure don't want to get hurt.

 

[94BULLITT]

I saw that engine is also used in a marine application so I guess it would be fairly reliable.

 

[Leejohn]

I just seen you and I have the same tractors. My BX is the 2660.

 

[94BULLITT]

I just seen you and I have the same tractors. My BX is the 2660.

I noticed that too. They are a good combo to have.

 

[Leejohn]

How do you like your 4240? I like mine just fine, until I get up in the woods then it seems so long. I also had to splite mine to fix the seal for the input shaft. It was done under warranty, but they didn't do a good job at it.

 

[94BULLITT]

How do you like your 4240? I like mine just fine, until I get up in the woods then it seems so long. I also had to splite mine to fix the seal for the input shaft. It was done under warranty, but they didn't do a good job at it.

I love it and the BX too! I have not used it in the woods too much yet. I had a Bobcat CT235 previously and I think the 4240 will has a better turning radius even though it is bigger. If I get in a tight area sometimes I take the bucket off to make it shorter.

 

[Leejohn]

Well one more thing to do on here then out of here. We well have to chat again. Lee

 

[94BULLITT]

We well have to chat again. Lee

Yeah we will.

 

[BotaBigot]

6000 was a tough no-frills tractor...had one. Very overbuilt. 6000E is 2WD version. If I were going to re-do one, I'd hold out for 4WD (6000). 4WD made huge difference in capability. Lack of water pump not that uncommon on older tractors...called thermo-syphon cooling...works on convection (hot water rises) to achieve circulation. Never had problem w/mine...just keep radiator clean and fan belt tight...

As for parts, another possible source is Western KY Salvage (West Kentucky Tractor Parts)

 

[94BULLITT]

I don't think I am going to get it. It looks like it would be really easy to put way more money in it than what it would be worth. I re do like the the looks of the B6000D, they are pretty tough looking little tractors.