M5700 question

[massey4mike]

I am looking at perhaps purchasing a 2001 FWD M5700HD with a loader and 1725 hrs on it. It runs great but when standing behind it I can hear a slight knock. Is that a normal sound coming from the hydraulic pump or something that indicates I shouldn't buy this tractor. It is a little rough cosmetically and the 3 point hitch does not rise as fast as it does on my old Massey. The price is 18500, is that about right for that tractor?

 

[FTCKUBOTA]

The sound you are hearing is a normal sound. The price does sound hight check out Used Tractors at TractorHouse.com: John Deere Tractors, used farm tractors and farm equipment, Case IH, New Holland, Agco, Caterpillar. to compare. You might also look at prices on the m6800 there is more of them out there for sale....

 

[massey4mike]

Thanks, if it is a normal sound what is it that is that is knocking? I have been looking on TractorHouse, I prefer the M6800 but there are none near me and I would have to pay quite a bit to have one shipped. They are also about $4000 more.

 

[rbargeron]

...........if it is a normal sound what is it that is that is knocking?.......

Noises are hard to figure from a distance. There is nothing in the hydraulics that should be knocking. Sometimes 3-cylinder diesel engines make some clatter - but the M5700 has a 5-cylinder that's usually smoother than that - "knocking" is not expected. If you speed up the engine is the knock louder as it speeds up? Is the noise there whether cold or warmed up? I'd be cautious - especially if the tractor looks like it's had a hard life. Get a truck diesel mechanic to go listen to it with you - he may say it sounds ok - but maybe not.