IH 674 loader

I've got my eye on a local IH 674. I've seen pics and have talked to the owner. I hope to go see it later in the week. Anything in particular I should pay attention to? In other words does anyone know of any typical problems with that model tractor?

Also, the only loader I've seen on a 674 is an IH 2250. Are there other loader models that would fit? If I get the tractor my next priority is finding a loader for it.

Thanks for any insight.

Jason

One other thing. Would you guys pay a couple hundred bucks to have a mechanic check this out before buying it?

The hydraulics and the brakes are first things to go on tractors. The engines are pretty much bullet proof.

Check if the parking brake works. Many people set the brake and then forget to release it. I had a 574 with a Westendorf TA26 loader on it and that combination worked great.

Hi Jason, as others have said check parking brake. If it has a T/A, a couple checks, go up and down hill in LO T/A make sure it doesn't free wheel going down hill, next on a down hill slope with TA in HI and transmission in 3rd LO shut engine off with clutch released, release brakes and see if engine will hold tractor. If tractor rolls forward without engine turning then HI side of T/A is weak.

Re loader, models 1550, 1850 and 2250 will fit 674. If loader has double acting cylinders, check hydraulics by lifting front end of tractor off the ground with down pressure on loader. Should lift front end easily.

If it is D-239 Diesel engine it should last a long time if proper Diesel grade engine oil and changed regularly. Pull out crankcase dip stick, check for over full and smell oil for Diesel smell. Checking for front lip seal on Bosch injection pump leaking Diesel into crankcase. Seal is only $8.00 but have to remove injection pump to replace. The seals wear out now because of low sulphur Diesel fuel not supplying sufficient lubrication. So if you buy this tractor either add some Diesel fuel conditioner or a couple table spoons of engine oil every time you fill the tractors fuel tank.

Hope this helps
JimB