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Buying a Same Silver 130, need advice
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<blockquote data-quote="box" data-source="post: 7237101" data-attributes="member: 123958"><p>[USER=33114]@Mur Huwcun[/USER] it's got an orange forward neutral reverse paddle. You're right about the loader & hydraulic pump, not much quicker than my Explorer II which was surprising. Can you enlighten me on the two types of hitch? Arms and joints looked to be in very good nick, I don't think it's done a lot of 3 point hitch work. </p><p></p><p>Alright, so I've just come back from checking this machine out. The SDF mechanic got busy with a baler breakdown but said he'd check it out for me this afternoon. I didn't get a chance to put the ART on it and check for faults.....I'll touch base with him on Monday.</p><p></p><p>I took it for a quick drive down the road and checked it over myself in the mean time, initial thoughts:</p><p>-Cab is tidy, does have some very slight water marks along the LH side of the roof lining but nothing major. Everything else is immaculate, interesting considering the machine hasn't even been groomed</p><p>-Overall it's a very tidy machine (apart from paint falling off the guards and bonnet)</p><p>-It feels "tight", not all worn out and floppy. No obvious wear noticed in the steering or front axle bushes (but I didn't actually get in there with a lever and check it)</p><p>-Engine breather was pretty clean, wasn't wet with oil and didn't seem to be breathing too heavily for a 6 cylinder</p><p>-Coolant was full and clean</p><p>-It has a dealer service sticker on the windscreen so has hopefully been well maintained (same dealer network as the one doing the check but a different workshop), hopefully they can shed some more light on the history</p><p>-There's a panel or cover missing on the rear of the cab above the back window, there is a cooler of some kind there with two small electric fans mounted on it and aircon/hydraulic fittings that go into the cab roof What's this for? </p><p></p><p>Cons:</p><p>-I found it very hard to find gears but 6 speeds are definitely in there somewhere. I imagine it's something you'd get used to. </p><p>-The clutch was very slow to re-engage when changing gear - calibration issue? I was using the foot pedal when changing up and down, should I have been using the button on the gear lever instead?</p><p>-Aircon isn't that cold but is still working, didn't take my guages to check it unfortunately but assume it's slightly low on gas and has a slow leak somewhere. It doesn't look like the system has been worked on and the service valve caps are still in place so it may last years with a top up.</p><p>-I'm still a bit worried about all the electronics, SDF mechanic said they have occasionally seen problems with the hitch, shuttle and engine ECUs but have successfully had them repaired (dry joints?). I've got to take the leap in to the electronic tractor world at some stage, fully mechanical machines just don't come in the size I need</p><p></p><p></p><p>TLDR: Comparing it to anything I've driven before, it's massive, it's got a cab like a space ship and I love it. We'll see what the mechanic can find wrong with it, if there's nothing major I'll be bringing it home with me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="box, post: 7237101, member: 123958"] [USER=33114]@Mur Huwcun[/USER] it's got an orange forward neutral reverse paddle. You're right about the loader & hydraulic pump, not much quicker than my Explorer II which was surprising. Can you enlighten me on the two types of hitch? Arms and joints looked to be in very good nick, I don't think it's done a lot of 3 point hitch work. Alright, so I've just come back from checking this machine out. The SDF mechanic got busy with a baler breakdown but said he'd check it out for me this afternoon. I didn't get a chance to put the ART on it and check for faults.....I'll touch base with him on Monday. I took it for a quick drive down the road and checked it over myself in the mean time, initial thoughts: -Cab is tidy, does have some very slight water marks along the LH side of the roof lining but nothing major. Everything else is immaculate, interesting considering the machine hasn't even been groomed -Overall it's a very tidy machine (apart from paint falling off the guards and bonnet) -It feels "tight", not all worn out and floppy. No obvious wear noticed in the steering or front axle bushes (but I didn't actually get in there with a lever and check it) -Engine breather was pretty clean, wasn't wet with oil and didn't seem to be breathing too heavily for a 6 cylinder -Coolant was full and clean -It has a dealer service sticker on the windscreen so has hopefully been well maintained (same dealer network as the one doing the check but a different workshop), hopefully they can shed some more light on the history -There's a panel or cover missing on the rear of the cab above the back window, there is a cooler of some kind there with two small electric fans mounted on it and aircon/hydraulic fittings that go into the cab roof What's this for? Cons: -I found it very hard to find gears but 6 speeds are definitely in there somewhere. I imagine it's something you'd get used to. -The clutch was very slow to re-engage when changing gear - calibration issue? I was using the foot pedal when changing up and down, should I have been using the button on the gear lever instead? -Aircon isn't that cold but is still working, didn't take my guages to check it unfortunately but assume it's slightly low on gas and has a slow leak somewhere. It doesn't look like the system has been worked on and the service valve caps are still in place so it may last years with a top up. -I'm still a bit worried about all the electronics, SDF mechanic said they have occasionally seen problems with the hitch, shuttle and engine ECUs but have successfully had them repaired (dry joints?). I've got to take the leap in to the electronic tractor world at some stage, fully mechanical machines just don't come in the size I need TLDR: Comparing it to anything I've driven before, it's massive, it's got a cab like a space ship and I love it. We'll see what the mechanic can find wrong with it, if there's nothing major I'll be bringing it home with me. [/QUOTE]
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