NH 1920

Hooked_on_HP · Feb 4, 2007

I am looking at a 1998 NH1920 FWD with 1400 hrs. It is in exelent condition. It has SSS transmission that I am not familiar with. Is this a good trans, any common problems. It has turf tires on it. No FEL just your basic tractor. Any idea on what it is worth. Also, if I get it I will be taking the FEL off my 1900. Is it easy to hook up the hydraulics on the 1920. Is there any parts I will have to buy.

BTDT · Feb 4, 2007

Sorry no one has replied yet. Sounds like a good deal. Any pics, is there a timeframe for buying (are you rushed to make a decision)?

Robert_in_NY · Feb 4, 2007

The SSS tranny is a good transmission. I have had the chance to run 1920's with the 12x12 SSS tranny and the 12x4 tranny. Both trannys are good but if you plan on using this tractor for a loader tractor you will want the SSS tranny as the 12x4 tranny is kind of a pain to change into reverse time and time again.

I am not sure what 1920's are selling for now but I paid $16k for mine a few years back with less hours, a new 7308 loader, curtis cab, curtis blade to mount on the loader, 5' brush chopper and a 5' snow blower and R1's.

I can't answer your question about changing the loader over but I am sure one of the other members will be able to help out in a short while.

Soundguy · Feb 5, 2007

The 1920 is a great tractor. i had one witht he 12x4 tranny... loved it for mowing and pulling. if I was running a loader i would deffinately want the 12x12.

On the mid right lower side of the eng is a hyds tap off block.. or at least onmine it was.. a 1997 model.

I bought mine with 720? hours on it and paid 9500$ before tax/etc.
ag tires, 4x4 12x4 tranny, and NO loader.

Soundguy

Doc_Bob · Feb 5, 2007

Post some pics.
Bob

psdx · Feb 5, 2007

I'll add another vote for the 12x12 SSS transmission. I had one in a 1720 and it was convenient and worked flawlessly for the 4 years I owned it. The ability to change forward gears while moving and change from forward to reverse without a "complete" stop was really nice. Like anything else, the value of a used tractor is heavily dependent on it's maintenance history. If it was a one owner tractor that was properly maintained it will be in better shape at 3000 hours than a poorly maintained tractor is at 1000 hours.

You might try tractorhouse.com or equipmentlocator.com to help set an average asking price. Good luck with your decision.

Turbys_1700 · Feb 6, 2007

I've got the little brother to the 1920. It is a 1720 with SSS 12x12. It is a great little tractor. The 1920 is just more so. I gave $7K plus traded a Yanmar YM 1700. The 1720 had 245 one owner hours and was cherry. I got a box blade to boot. I valued the tractor at $9K. It had just been traded. I was lucky. It would not have lasted. Those are great units. If the 1920 is in good shape with regular maintenance she will bring a pretty penny. I would expect in the $9K to $12K range.

Hooked_on_HP · Feb 6, 2007

Turby, your guess was closer than mine. It went for 8,750. That was more than I wanted to spend on 8 year old tractor. Tractor Data lists the new price as 15,500. I don't know if that is accurate or not. Maby I'm cheap or maby it is because there isn't any thing wrong with my 1900 but I was thinking between 7-8K. Is there any where else that lists tractors origional prices.

AndyMA · Feb 7, 2007

Hooked_on_HP said:
Turby, your guess was closer than mine. It went for 8,750. That was more than I wanted to spend on 8 year old tractor. Tractor Data lists the new price as 15,500. I don't know if that is accurate or not. Maby I'm cheap or maby it is because there isn't any thing wrong with my 1900 but I was thinking between 7-8K. Is there any where else that lists tractors origional prices.

I running a 2120 that I bought in 1987. Runs as good as new. If I wanted to sell it it would sell bsed on hours not age.

Some of these older tractors actually sell for close to or more than original price.

Andy