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South central IL | Like said. Mother deere had a design flaw with the 30,40,50 series. The engine was part of the frame. When the tractor was put in a twist the front axle would bang against the stops and then would twist the engine block. Over time the engine would blow the head gasket and cylinder liners would start to leak. When that happens it is all over . New engine time. I had a 8640 for 7 good years. Last fall the head gasket let go. I ended up trading it off on a 8970. 3 different farmers in my area replaced head gaskets only to have them blow again in less than a 100 hrs. If you get a good one you can get lots of years if you dont. You would have to put a whole new engine in it to fix it and that is not cheap, 20,000 plus. That is why you see some with kinze repowers. If you can find one of them that would be a ok way to go in my opinion . Some may not agree with me. The 60 series was changed and the tractors are good. If you want deere look for a 8560. Same hp as 8650 but wau updated. JMHO | |
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