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Buying a 574 IH Diesel

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Bert

12-03-2000 10:40:00




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I'm thinking abou buying an old 574 IH Diesel for $5000.00. It seems high to me but after looking around the Dallas/Fort Worth area I've noticed they are all high. Is this too much? What should I look for? It seems to run real well. Started right up in about 40 degree weather after setting a week. PTO/Hydrolics all work. No leaks that I can see but it was pressure washed. I'm going to see if I can take the tractor to a dealer and see if they can check it out for me. What specifically should I tell them to check out? It has 5,238 hours but looks like it was re-built. The guy has an old Massey for the same price. Which is better?

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ltf in nc

12-03-2000 11:05:09




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 Re: Buying a 574 IH Diesel in reply to Bert, 12-03-2000 10:40:00  
Bert,
I am biased with my thoughts on the 574 as I have 2, one since nearly new and the other bought to get the loader. Neither have near the hours as listed on the one you are considering. Both of mine have been very dependable. These tractors come with more than one type of injector pump. Bosch equipped 574s are more valuable as they start easier. These tractors have a multiposition fuel cutoff lever with a start position immediately above the cutoff position. As for problem areas. These tractors will not tolerate poor maintenance of the hydraulic system. Clean filters and fluid are a must. The shift linkage is subject to get sloppy through the levers. The shift lever is dangerously located when dismounting. Your leg can and will cause the tractor to shift out of neutral if you brush against it as you go off. At 52 HP with good weight the tractor is very versatile and will perform. The saddle tanks are steel and I have seen some that are rusted through on the bottom so you will want to check this out. The brakes are power assisted and the master cylinders sometimes will require a couple of pumps when the internal seals leak. Other than minor nuisances these tractor are reliable and therefore the value holds. I only paid approximately $7000 for the one that I bought years ago when it had 50 hours on the clock. I frequently visit auctions and I still see these tractors bring $6000+. Good luck

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Bert

12-03-2000 17:25:30




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 Re: Re: Buying a 574 IH Diesel in reply to ltf in nc, 12-03-2000 11:05:09  
Thanks ltf. I see that you post a lot of replies. I think I'll see if I can take it in tomorrow and get a mechanic to check it out. I'll let you know how it turns out and what he finds if anything. I'm guessing if everything is ok the 5K price tag is reasonable. Is it very difficult to get parts for this tractor?



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ltf in nc

12-03-2000 18:19:53




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 Re: Re: Re: Buying a 574 IH Diesel in reply to Bert, 12-03-2000 17:25:30  
Parts are readily available but sometimes a little pricey. An overhaul kit cost more for the 574 than a DT466.



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