Deere 2130

[tessiers]

Just picked up a 2130, for what I considered cheap money. Any experience with them? I have a 3020 that is bomb proof, hoping the 2130 will be as good. The 2130 is a 77', Live PTO, tires fair, Brakes good, Woods 195 Loader. The big problem is the front end, the steering Bolster is slopped out, I have pulled the casting, and I have it at a machine shop being bored and bushed. I paid $3k plus bartering a couple days labor ($4k was the agreed price). Any advice, opinions or experience would be appreciated. Will be used on our Farm, mowing with 9' haybine, chopping with 6' flail chopper, baleing hay, maybe loading manure or round bales in the field. Thanks

 

[Tx Jim]

$4K sounds cheap for a 66 pto HP tractor with FEL. Check condition of coolant and cleanliness of hyd oil sump screen(parts key 15).