Re: Info on IH 504 diesel

Subject: Re: Re: Info on IH 504 diesel

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: : I am looking for a 45-55hp tractor on a relatively small frame to do mowing, snow, utility and small orchard work. : : I have alot of steep hills and low trees, hence the preference for a smaller, wider tractor. I have a number of smaller tractors an my ideal vehicle would be something like an MF135 with more power. : : I would use this vehicle only about 100 hours per year or less. : : Was looking through the want ads and found the following: IHC504 diesel, 3500 hours, 50hp. : : Spoke to someone who owned the tractor but was not that familiar with it. He said it had a two point hitch that you could raise and draft from the seat. : : I said "Is it just a three point hitch that is missing the top link?" Unfortunately, he didn't know what I was talking about. : : He uses it for a tow behind brush hog. : : So here are my questions everyone: : : Is this a good tractor? Opinions, please. : My neighbor has an IH504 diesel w/ a loader on it. I've never used it, but it does still run and is used fairly regularly. : : What years was it manufactured? : I don't have any books in front of me, but I think @1961-1965. : The next several questions would be guesswork for me. If someone else doesn't respond, I'll try to catch my neighbor sometime this week. : : Does it have a differential lock? : : Is 3500 hrs too much? How much more life should I expect? : : Any problems I should know about? : : He wants $4,900.00. Is it overpriced for the amount of hours? : : Is there a such thing as a two point hitch on this tractor or is he just missing the the top link? : Yes there was a 2 pnt hitch (also called the fast hitch). I think either the 2pnt or the 3pnt was optional. The 2 pnt can be converted to 3 pnt, check the www.worksaver.com website for the kits. : : Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer, : : Mark

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