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Thinking about a H

Farmall H, HV & Super H, 300 & 350, 1939-1958
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Thinking about a H

Postby Bonehead » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:29 am

There is a H for sale near me that i'm thinking about. Any thing I should look for? Pro and cons? Says restored w/new tires and pull behind finish mower. Pics look good. Appears to have all decals on fresh paint. Just trying to do some homework before I look. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advanced.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby Bigdog » Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:37 pm

Listen to it run, drive it in all the gears. Look for smoke in the exhaust, oil leaks, water leaks etc. Run it long enough to get it warm. Listen for transmission noises while driving it. Fresh paint can cover a myriad of problems. Look closely for cracks in all the major castings.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby Eugene » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:31 pm

What is the asking price? And what is the going price in your area for an H in working condition?

I get a little suspicious when I read an ad that says restored.

The problem that I see is that the price for all new tires and tubes will come very close to the average price of an H in working condition in this area.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby Bonehead » Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:21 pm

Thank you for getting back to me. Asking price is $2000.00(firm). I've seen them listed from $650. with needing head gasket to this one @$2000. with pull mower and varying in between. I also am leary about the word "restored". Means to many things to different poeple. To me , restored means top to bottom, inside and out, not just fresh paint. I just don't know to much about the "H". Not sure of trouble spots or potential headaches, if you know what I mean. Thanks again.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby DanR » Sat Jan 03, 2009 7:04 am

You can buy H's all day long for $1000 but not with new tires.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby John *.?-!.* cub owner » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:59 am

Rear tires are $350+ each, so tires account for over half of price, with mower included it sounds like a good buy to me, unless the rest turns out to be real junk.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby KETCHAM » Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:04 am

BD said it best look it over real good.Tranny noises or popping out of gear,5th gear[road gear] how much power??? Mine is well worn,but I got a bush hog cutter in the deal.I also got new tires and tubes.Kevin :twisted: :twisted:
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby SONNY » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:38 pm

I always stay away from the "DU-PONT OVERHAUL" equipment!!! Especially the "recently done" kind---usually means hidden major problems!--NOT always, but usually!! thanks; sonny

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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby RUSSALL » Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:53 pm

There is a big difference between Refurbished and Restored. Russ
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby Bigdog » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:48 pm

Fortunately, if in good mechanical condition, the H is pretty bulletproof unless abused.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby Brandon Webb » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:16 pm

Good H's around here $1000 will top them out, I've had trouble selling them for that. For $1000 they should have good rear rims and fair to poor tires. They are dangerous, make sure you plan on purchasing some fenders, they may save your life if your going to use it. They really aren't fit for much unless your going to pull a wagon or something. H implements like sickle mowers are hard to find and will cost you more than you paid for the H. They would be neat for plowing if you find a trailer plow. They are squirly on hills and in my opinion very dangerous. Again buy fenders. The spring seats can be very dangerous if your in a pickle trying to push the clutch and grab the breaks, they will spring you off if your a little fellow like me.

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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby cubguy » Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:41 pm

I would like to have a H. About 1500 up here would get you a good one.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby Bermuda Ken » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:34 pm

Check for oil leaks.

See if the steering is tight (good) or has a half turn of play (bad)

Make sure the brakes are good and tight and they grab fast.

Look over the clutch pedal for play/wear on the pivot shaft. If this is worn alot, it has been used hard.
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby flyawa » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:56 pm

They are dangerous,


Actually any tractor falls into this description. The H is no more dangerous than any other if used as intended and a careful, thoughtful approach is used.

Statistics show that ag equipment is more likely to bite you than just about any other type.

I've been around it for over 55 years and still can stand, walk, talk and use all of the original appendages, but still think about the next time a tractor lites up it could come after me :lol:
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Re: Thinking about a H

Postby SONNY » Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:51 pm

Test drive it in road gear to make sure the front wheels dont wobble!--OR jack front up and grab front tires an check the play in the front bolster!---Mine is cut down into the casting and you cant steer it at all---now this is going to require a good casting to be installed, costly and time consuming! thanks; sonny

PS for a small tractor they will do lots of work, just not real handy to get on and off ,--at least for me!--you have around 25 hp to work with from an H so plan accordingly!!


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