[AJD] 2010 gas-Dare I buy it?!?!?

David Bruce davidbruce at yadtel.net
Thu Oct 7 10:59:46 PDT 2004


Amen on the evils. My diesel has been "interesting" to say the least. 
Since I only use it for light work it does what I need but finding parts 
is always an adventure.

greg at theoldtractorcompany.com wrote:

> Brandon
> IMO-a 2010 gas is the lesser of two evils, 2010 diesel being the major. What we have seen are trans problems with used parts being the likely solution and lots of hydraulic problems mainly in the pump, again used parts sourcing for a solution.
> Probably the main problem todaywith 2010's, other than their haphazard design, is the lack of parts availibility. Carburetor problems are nothing new, and again in my experience, nowhere near approach the meltdown we had and still have with 3010/3020 and 4010/4020 carb problems. Currently the sleeve and deck is on backorder....AGAIN... if I remember right so I worry that soon it will become obsolete and then we will truly have an insurmountable problem.
> Of course they are inexpensive compared to other tractors and perhaps for good reason. 
> Guess if it runs well, shifts and moves, and lifts implements it should be okay. I would rather have a 1010 if given a choice although it is smaller.
> Far better would be a 2020 or, one of my fav's, a 2030 or 2630. Modern design and a rugged reputation.
> German 830 and 1020's have also given years of good service around here and we have lots of them in use.
> 
> So...good luck
> Greg
> 
> Greg Stephen
> The Old Tractor Company
> Stephen Equipment Company
> Box 709
> 7460 E Hiway 86
> Franktown, CO 80116
> 303-663-5246
> 303-688-4170 fax
> 
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> On Sun, 3 Oct 2004 22:47:53 -0500, "Brandon Knapp" <lneuwirth at eriecoast.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>>There is a 2010 gas just down the road from me with all the features we need for a "work" tractor (3pt, 1 set of remotes, power steering, wide front). They want $3500 for it. I'm hoping to get it a little cheaper, one rim is a bit on the rusty side, and the tires will last a while, but definitely aren't new. It looks pretty good (a recent repaint), but that doesn't matter. Of course I need to hear it run, and drive it around, make sure everything works, etc!!!
>>
>>Anything I should look out for? I've heard of the sleeve deck sealing problems, but weren't these mostly diesel problems and not gas? In any case to see if the sleeve deck is bad...just look out for water and oil in the wrong spots? Any other notorious problems?
>>
>>Were they 12 volt originally (positive or negative ground?) It has an alternator now. I'm just curious.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Brandon
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