Ih 1586 that's been sitting for 8 years

Anonymous-0 · May 5, 2014

I found an ih 1586 that has been sitting for 8 years but the guy
had it running last spring supposedly. It has duals and wheel
weights and has 3500 hours. He wants 4000 but I think he'll
take 3500 what do you guys think?

Bryce Frazier · May 5, 2014

Seems to me like that is a lot of tractor for $3500!! What kind of shape are the tires in?? But that is just my opinion, I have NO experience with these tractors... Bryce

Mike (WA) · May 5, 2014

That cheap would always make me suspicious, especially if its not running. Believe I'd make the offer subject to getting it running. You're probably going to have to get it going, because if it is OK, he's only selling so cheap so he doesn't have to mess with it. Get your deal agreed on before you start it, so you don't end up with him saying "Gee, I didn't remember that it ran so strong- believe I'll need 5 grand for it, now that its running."

Anonymous-0 · May 5, 2014

Thats what i thought im good with engines so i wouldnt mind rebuilding it but im scared about the rearend

Ron Anderson · May 5, 2014

The 15 series had the strong rear end made for higher HP.

Wile E · May 5, 2014

I would absolutely get it running with the guy, then make an offer. Buying a machine like that and finding out that it needs major engine work would be a real PITA.

Bryce Frazier · May 5, 2014

My family rebuilds/repairs engines for a living, and my thought was:

Hmmmm, if you could buy it for $3500 ish, then get it running and find out what it needs. You could probably fix up/repair anything in that engine and get it back to top performance for about another $1500-2000. SO when it is said and done, is a good running/working IH 1586 worth $6000?? I think so, especially if it has a rebuilt engine!!!

Anonymous-0 · May 5, 2014

Yea that's what I thought. The problem is getting it home it's 280 miles away. What do you think it would cost to have it hauled

Bryce Frazier · May 5, 2014

Boy I don't know!!??! We had to haul a Hitiachi Excavator about that size/weight and it was $200 for one way, for about 100 miles, but I would imagine that it could be completely different in your area! I am in North ID, and EVERYBODY has something to haul something else with!!

I would think that to do something like that around here would probably cost $500-700...

Who knows, I might be WAY off!! Look into it BEFORE you buy it!!

Bryce

waltdavies · May 5, 2014

About $2500 to $3500 it big maybe over height even a lowboy and definitely over width so you have a lot of permit and maybe have to remove cab.
Walt

Allan in NE · May 5, 2014

I bought a $3500 tractor once. $20K later I had it in the field. :>(

Allan

jeffcat · May 5, 2014

Yes get it running...but if you like it then buy it.

RodinNS · May 5, 2014

That's the voice of been there, done that. Seems to me, anything that's been sitting 8 years and mabey ran last spring... the ask is about 3500 too much.

Rod

S2710 · May 5, 2014

280 miles get her running and drive it home. 18 MPH X10 hour day 180 miles next day you will be home. By the time you get her home you will know what kind of shape the motor and trans. and rear end are in.

Bob

Alan K · May 5, 2014

If you do decide on it I believe there is a link on the left here about "hauling schedule" under Community. You might find someone from here that will haul it reasonable.

just another old geezer · May 5, 2014

Cabs don't come off of an 86 series very easily. Sort of built on. I know they jack the tractor up and roll the rear end out to work on it when needed. They were delivered from the factory on low boys, you should be able to haul it the same way.

Bryce Frazier · May 5, 2014

Well, interstate law is 13' 6", TractorData says that a 1586 IH is 116 inches tall, so that should be about 9' 6", plus 2 foot for the low boy, all in all the total load should be running under 12 feet... Seems about right to me, but like I said, I don;t have any experience with anything this big... Bryce

Dave H (MI) · May 5, 2014

I think that is a lot of tractor to take on spec and he is asking a good bit of money for it under the circumstances. I paid a lot more than that for my 1586 but it starts and runs like a new tractor. As for hauling? Easy enough on a Loboy trailer. I paid just a tick over $300 to have it brought down from mid-Michigan. It was about 120-130 miles. Good tractors. If you have been sitting on an open station like a Farmall M it will take some getting used to. I drove mine across country yesterday 20 miles pulling an 8 row planter on end transport. AC, flotation seat, radio...pretty nice.

Brokenwrench · May 5, 2014

Been there too. BW

the tractor vet · May 5, 2014

Your mechanic just charges tomuch.

Anonymous-0 · May 6, 2014

30K if it's JD. LoL

Owen Aaland · May 6, 2014

Used to haul the 86 series tractors on a tandem axle IH 1800 with a Schwarts roll back bed. 10.00 X 20 tires on the truck. Had to remove the exhaust pipe to clear the 14' shop doors but other than that we had no problem.

I would open the final drive drain plugs to see if there a pieces in either one. The planetary drives were know to sometimes give some problems. Also would be a good idea to inspect the hydraulic filter. Crack the engine oil drain plug and check if antifreeze comes out first. Engine need to be setting for about 24 hours without running to get a good sample.

jimg.allentown · May 6, 2014

Correction....STAA standard dimension is 13'6" high. More than that requires a permit and must be routed prior to hauling. Also must be escorted enroute. But, at 12'6" or less. it can even go through the Holland Tunnel!

cjackman · May 6, 2014

I think for 3500 I'd roll the dice and drag it home. If you want it buy it, I've lost out by dragging my feet. I would crack the oil drain plug and check for water. Check hydraulic oil also. If that all seemed decent he would already have been paid!!

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