420C prices

jdcollector · Post by **jdcollector** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:07 pm

Howdy everyone. I'm new to the Messageboard and looking at purchasing my first crawler. I know of a gentleman who has a 420C phase III crawler that he and his sons started to restore and did not finish. The engine has been sent off and completely gone through, the tracks have new pins and bushings, he has a 5-way blade (?), 3-pt. hitch, and it is a 5 roller. The tractor is completely disassembled and nothing has been sand blasted except for the engine, which is already primed and assembled. He is asking $3,500 for the tractor. I believe that this is a good price but I would like to make sure that it is worth it. Any input is greatly appreciated and thanks for all of the input ahead of time.

Post by **Lavoy** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:37 pm

Drive to his house tonight and hand him a check!
Lavoy

jdcollector · Post by **jdcollector** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:43 pm

That is what I was thinking but just unsure. I have been looking at prices on-line and in some magazines and they have been about the same for something that was already together and running but not restored... I'm guessing the money in the engine and tracks is worth it

Post by **Lavoy** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:37 pm

If the hitch is correct and original, you are buying a 3PT, and the guy is throwing in a crawler.
Lavoy

jdcollector · Post by **jdcollector** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:09 pm

Since I am new to this you will have to tell me what you are calling the "hitch". If you have a picture it would even be better.

Post by **Lavoy** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:38 pm

The 3PT hitch is what I am referring to. I don't have a pic that I can come up with off the top of my head. There might be one in the pics pages on the main site.
Lavoy

jdcollector · Post by **jdcollector** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:43 am

Thank you for the information. I'll see what I can come up with. I did not know that 3pt hitches were that rare on crawlers. I'm taking it that the top link is what is worth the most though. They seem to be hard to come by on most tractors.

Post by **Lavoy** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:42 am

I don't know if they are particularily rare, but they are desireable. The toplinks are kind of scarce, hence the high prices you often see on them.
Lavoy

jdcollector · Post by **jdcollector** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:53 pm

Thank you for all the great information. I believe that I will soon be the owner of my very first crawler. I'm sure that there will be many more post since I will have to put it together without haveing taken it apart. Thanks again for all the help.

Ray III · Post by **Ray III** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:22 am

Easier to just put it together than to have to take it apart, find parts, fix it, then put it back together. I don't think you'll be sorry.

You should paint all the pieces while it's apart.

jdcollector · Post by **jdcollector** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:50 pm

Well, I know that I don't have to try to take it apart but it is going to be fun to try and figure out if it is all there when we do go pick it up. I'm trying to figure out the best way to check it off as it gets loaded. Also, what the best way is to carry it all home on the trailer...

Ray III · Post by **Ray III** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:02 pm

I'll try to list all the major parts so you know if anything significant is missing.

Engine
Bellhousing and tube (about 3' long)
Engine clutch
Engine clutch linkage and shaft to connect to transmission
Clutch and brake pedals
Transmission and shifter
Steering clutch housings (each side)
Steering clutch housing covers and plugs (each side)
Steering clutches, brake bands, linkage, steering levers (each side)
Final drive housings (each side)
Final drive pinion gear, bull gear, axle shaft (each side)
Final drive oil pans (each side)
Track drive sprockets
Side frames (each side)
Footrests (each side)
Fenders (each side)
Crossbars (front/rear)
Trackframes, tracks, rollers, idlers (each side)
Drawbar and crosspiece that it sits on
Seat and seat frame
Instrument panel and wiring
Throttle lever and linkage, start linkage, choke cable
Fuel tank
Starter motor
Generator
Radiator
Front nose, hood, and battery tray/box
Hydraulic lines and valves

jdcollector · Post by **jdcollector** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:36 pm

Well, here is a picture of the 420C that I was finaly able to pick up.

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