Near Intersection of I-35 & I-90 Southern Mn. | My advice would be to drive it and check out the 12-13 shift. My first 8xxx was/is an 8310 that I purchased new. The 4-5 and 12-13 shifts were a bit rough under certain situations but tolerable. This tractor has been very solid.
I considered buying a used 8100 that a local dealer had on their lot. It did not have front assist but I thought it might be suitable for my needs until I drove it. The 4-5 and especially the 12-13 shift were unacceptable to me. I asked the salesmen if there was something wrong with the transmission and he said that the first ones were a bit rough. I thought that was an understatement. It might be fine for you but I would certainly drive it and check out those shifts at different engine RPM's etc.
I then purchased an 8120 new where those shifts are better but can still surprise you once in a while.
Edited by tedbear 10/15/2018 07:12
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Jd 8100 early model anything wrong with it
