Eastern VA. No such thing as too many Magnums. | A lot of dairies and vegetable farms like those tractors. That should tell you something, since those are the type of operations that generally don't baby their equipment. An '88 model year wouldn't be my first choice, but that doesn't make it bad. It's going to have a 2 speed reverse and it won't have the auxillary hyd filter down by the right rear tire. They had some engine issues in the very beginning, but if it's been rebuilt, that should be taken care of. I didn't care for the hydraulic seat, I can't remember when they switched to air, but by now either one would probably be worn slam out. Otherwise there's not a LOT of differences. The 72 series had better flow controls, slightly different hitch controls and outside hitch controls, easier shift detents, upgraded MFD seals, auto MFD with brakes to help turn sharper, and a button on the dash to more easily see the engine hours. None of the changes were earth shattering, but all together amounted to a little better tractor. There are dozens of other things that were improved, but some of them were also on the late 71 series. |
Looking at buying a Case IH 7140
