I recently purchased an older version of the B21 tractor, I haven't had the serial number checked by a dealer but from the looks it appears probably the late 90's. I got it for a steal. It has 1100hr on the meter, front loader, backhoe, 2 spare hoe buckets, box grader, trailer hitch, woods 48" finish mower, and bush hog. The only thing I realy want now is a Tiller. I got it from a guy I have worked with and or around for the past 15 years. Partial traded a decent kids dirtbike and $6,400 and I drug it all home with me. So, a little background on myself. I work as a Millwright/welder and have always been big into hotrods and drag racing. So with that said I do have some equipment operation background and understand hydraulic systems and diesel engines well. I am also a pretty accomplished mechanic and welder. As for personal heavy equipment a Ford 8N is probably the biggest I have ever personally owned. So I am excited to get to work with the new B21 even though its a midget compared to what alot of you own for personal use. I have a 5 acre property with tons of trees. several trees in the yard need removed due to root rot and some from beetle kill. Also my gravel driveway is always in need of attention being its probably 250' long and opens into a 25X40' parking area. Not to mention I live in Illinois and snow will no longer be my enemy. I may actually get excited the next time it snows knowing I get to go play on the tractor.
Anyway so to the B21 current condition.
The problems:
-Two hydraulic lines are leaking at threads. Easy fix
-Needs new seat
-Tie rod/ stearing link on left side needs replaced
-The fuel shutoff solenoid is missing. Someone put a plug in the spot it is suppose to be. So right now the only way to shut the tractor off is to get off and then manually move the lever to shut fuel off. This is definitely the worst of the issues on the tractor considering it has safety concerns regarding having to get off the running tractor to shut it down no matter if I am in a situation where I like that idea or not. So I will address this issue first.
-Oil and filter need changed (engine)
-Air filter needs replaced badly. Also the hose from the air box to the intake. The hose begins it collapse under extended heavy use partially due to the air filter being in bad shape and the hose being worn out.
So My first question to the forums would be, aside from the list I just stated above, what else should I look at? Or what can I expect from a 20 year old 1100hr tractor like this one? Lastly as for the tiller, what is a good tiller that will not break the bank for me for this B21? The PTO output shaft has no play in it, tires look good, bucket arms and loader arms don't have any play in the connection points that I would call excessive, fuel pump and injectors just went through a cleaning and inspection process at a local diesel shop, hyd oil and filters have been replaced in the past year and fluid looks very clean.
I appreiate any opinions or any comments that are made. Very excited to get out in the dirt and play. I have been spending the past several days reading some of the posts on the site and decided to make my own!
Anyway so to the B21 current condition.
The problems:
-Two hydraulic lines are leaking at threads. Easy fix
-Needs new seat
-Tie rod/ stearing link on left side needs replaced
-The fuel shutoff solenoid is missing. Someone put a plug in the spot it is suppose to be. So right now the only way to shut the tractor off is to get off and then manually move the lever to shut fuel off. This is definitely the worst of the issues on the tractor considering it has safety concerns regarding having to get off the running tractor to shut it down no matter if I am in a situation where I like that idea or not. So I will address this issue first.
-Oil and filter need changed (engine)
-Air filter needs replaced badly. Also the hose from the air box to the intake. The hose begins it collapse under extended heavy use partially due to the air filter being in bad shape and the hose being worn out.
So My first question to the forums would be, aside from the list I just stated above, what else should I look at? Or what can I expect from a 20 year old 1100hr tractor like this one? Lastly as for the tiller, what is a good tiller that will not break the bank for me for this B21? The PTO output shaft has no play in it, tires look good, bucket arms and loader arms don't have any play in the connection points that I would call excessive, fuel pump and injectors just went through a cleaning and inspection process at a local diesel shop, hyd oil and filters have been replaced in the past year and fluid looks very clean.
I appreiate any opinions or any comments that are made. Very excited to get out in the dirt and play. I have been spending the past several days reading some of the posts on the site and decided to make my own!
