roy697
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Post by roy697 on Mar 11, 2011 14:04:56 GMT -5
I may have found a broken down used 05 tractor for parts. Have not seen it yet. Broken rear axel and about the same size as my 40hp & it has a brush hog on it. Was or is headed for the scrap yard, I am trying to head it off if I can work that out. Any how it has the iron wheel weights for the rear wheels on it & the front weight also. Any idea what the weights are worth used? This maybe not work out but I will have pictures coming soon.
Hope your all having a good day.
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Post by roy697 on Mar 11, 2011 21:44:29 GMT -5
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Post by bradblazer on Mar 11, 2011 23:26:42 GMT -5
Franky II!
Looks like lots of parts you might be able to use. Man it looks like it was rode hard. Is the missing wheel/weights included? What does that axle need, a bearing and seal or is there more damage?
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Post by mrmikey on Mar 12, 2011 6:37:29 GMT -5
Rode hard alright, and put away wet, man that poor thing was abused big time. I got no problem someone using a machine to it's capabilities but it ticks me off to see out and out abuse.....Mike
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Post by linus69 on Mar 12, 2011 7:10:10 GMT -5
That`s a nice find especially if you can get it for the scrap metal price. Spare parts are always nice, but a second working tractor is an even nicer option, either way it`s a win.
Paul
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Post by roy697 on Mar 13, 2011 20:05:52 GMT -5
Any one haggle with a scrap yard on stuff? Would like some tips just in case I can not head this thing off before they cut it up & take it to the scrap yard
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Post by linus69 on Mar 13, 2011 20:42:40 GMT -5
I believe the price for scrap steel/iron is around 15 cents a pound. If it was me I`d start at about $100 with a broad smile and see what the counter offer is. It`s probably worth at least $300-$500 as it sits, I`ve seen worse looking tractors sell for $500+ on Ebay, the brush hog alone is worth at least $100 or more if serviceable.
Paul
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Post by roy697 on Mar 13, 2011 21:47:42 GMT -5
I don't understand the way they have the weight in the book for the tractor. Tommy if your out there what does the foton 404 tractor weigh with or without the weights? Will have to see if they will sell it or have to go thru the scrap yard & see if there are any salvageable parts the see what I can get. Not sure if they know how much oil in one of those, could be messy. Just have to wait & see.
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Post by affordable on Mar 19, 2011 21:13:35 GMT -5
The FT404 complete is around 4500 lbs,that tractor has been rode hard and put up wet,but I see some useable parts still. If you can get it for a little bit of nothing do it,otherwise just let it go,it will cost a little time and money to get it. Tommy Affordable Tractor Sales www.affordabletractorsalesco.com |
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Post by roy697 on Mar 19, 2011 21:29:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. Still waiting to hear from them. Not sure what to expect. I did pass on that there is almost 14 to 15 gallons of oil in it, so there could be a mess if they just take a torch it. I would really like to get the parts but just have to wait & see.
Roy
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Post by roy697 on Apr 1, 2011 10:07:27 GMT -5
Heard from the brother that they pushed it into a pile with other scrap metal.
So at this point it is out of my reach.
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Post by PJ on Apr 13, 2011 9:04:58 GMT -5
Heard from the brother that they pushed it into a pile with other scrap metal. So at this point it is out of my reach. Sounds like they, the junkies, aren't too swift! I would think a private sale of the whole tractor would bring them more money for it than scrap prices. JMHO. PJ |
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Post by roy697 on Apr 14, 2011 12:19:16 GMT -5
Well when your dealing with politics you just never know what will happen.
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