Buying a second hand tractor guide

[Mith]

Please can anyone post things ive missed out, or impovements to, the guide attached.
Its so I can go to look at a tractor and just look down a list at things to check.
Thanks for any comments

PS, its an excel file but i put it as jpeg because i didnt know if you can post excel files
thanks

 

[hobbyfarm]

Mith,
I think I'd add maybe a hitch section and also check the machine over for welds. Esecially around the front axle and spindle assemblies and hitch areas. You might also key in on paint mismatch - could indicate a repair under the paint. Don't forget to inspect the ROPS for integrity, modification etc. Pop open the bonnet and look at wiring and electrical hack jobs, replaced or burned wire.
Just a thought.

Your list is off to a good start though. Maybe some others here can help add to your list.

 

[jfdlaw]

Liens - You need to check with the county and state (and the dealer - if he'll tell you) and make sure there are no liens on the tractor - Nothing worse than paying for the tractor and then paying for it a second time when the finance company finds the tractor a year or two later.