rattle in transmission of E2304 when tilling

[case685]

Hi Just wondering if owners of Hinomoto E2304's have experienced this with thier tractors. The one that I had (and am thinking of buying again) was a great tractor but one thing it did that concerned me was a rattling noise in the transmission area when I tilled with it. It wasn't loud and didn't vary in intensity after several hours of use which made me wonder if maybe this was normal for these machines. Any thoughts on this appreciated. Thanks. Gerry

 

[js5020]

I have an AC 5020 which is somewhere around an e23 and it has a pto noise when running the tiller,, especially in hard stoney ground,,, been like that since new and it's 28 yr old.

 

[case685]

Thanks JS...very encouraging to hear its not a problem, especially after 28 years!