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Machinery Forum Re: Chinese tractors...what's the scoop? [ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ] Posted by D.L. on September 14, 2002 at 23:26:07 from (209.99.118.78): In Reply to: Chinese tractors...what's the scoop? posted by D.L. on May 10, 2002 at 22:32:36: Well, it's been a while fellas, but I believe I have found my tractor!!! Not going to buy a new one, simply can't afford it now that I just bought a 2002 Dodge RAM Quad cab for me a Chrysler Sebring LXI for the wife . A fella down the road has a decent David Brown 885G. 42HP, hi-lo range tranny (12 forward and 3 reverse gears, plus creeper, power steering (YAY!), rear hydraulic remote also (not that I need it), and 2-stage clutch (YAY again!). New high-back seat, new alternator (a one-wire conversion), new water pump, rebuilt carb. All fluids and tanks flushed, cleaned and new fluid replacement (even the gas tank). It only has 1500 hours on it. It did sit for about 5 years before he got and cleaned it up (old gentleman that owned it died and son didn't want it). Overall, it's a very nice little tractor, although it could use some paint touch-up here and there...but not a big deal. I can get the tractor and a brand new Bea Rice very heavy duty 6' shredder (channel iron sides, thick plate deck, and floating linkage)...the whole package, out the door for $4400. I've only looked at the tractor so far, going down tommorrow to fire it up and test it out. Anyone know anyhting about the D.B. 885G??? Any nasty habits it has? Bad reliability? I know it's actually "David Brown/Case" and I know parts are pretty easy to get for it (I've been calling around and looking on the net), but just curious to hear from someone that knows these tractors....if it has any notorious, or chronic problems, I might shy away from it. as usual, thanks for all the great input..... Follow Ups: Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Chinese tractors...what's the scoop? Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.