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<blockquote data-quote="TonyCT322" data-source="post: 127872" data-attributes="member: 19714"><p>I have a 2007 JD CT322. I am the 4th owner. The 2nd owner had a tree business and banged it up. The 3rd owner did not believe in maintenance. It took me a year learning the machine and fixing problems (water pump, A/C, leaking hydraulic lines). 4,00 hours and now it is a joy to use and a tank. No def or emissions to deal with. In my opinion better built then the new stuff</p><p></p><p>I would drive both, lift the cab and give both a good look. It sounds like you already know what to look for. Leaks, rattles and paint can be fixed. Check radiator for foam (oil) on top, open oil fill when running and look for bypass (blowing oil) Watch exhaust for blueish smoke, loud tapping from valves. Be smart and don't fall in love with it. Know how you are going to use it first and then make sure it will do it. Does it have auxiliary hydraulics for attachments and do they work? Mine were frozen from lack of use and the spool valves needed removed and cleaned. </p><p></p><p>I prefer to see them before they are cleaned up and filled with fresh fluids. Makes it harder to spot problems. Start them and run them at least 30 minutes. Shut down and look for leaks test the hydraulics. Can the lift the machine? Any leaks on the cylinders? (They are hard to find right know)</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TonyCT322, post: 127872, member: 19714"] I have a 2007 JD CT322. I am the 4th owner. The 2nd owner had a tree business and banged it up. The 3rd owner did not believe in maintenance. It took me a year learning the machine and fixing problems (water pump, A/C, leaking hydraulic lines). 4,00 hours and now it is a joy to use and a tank. No def or emissions to deal with. In my opinion better built then the new stuff I would drive both, lift the cab and give both a good look. It sounds like you already know what to look for. Leaks, rattles and paint can be fixed. Check radiator for foam (oil) on top, open oil fill when running and look for bypass (blowing oil) Watch exhaust for blueish smoke, loud tapping from valves. Be smart and don’t fall in love with it. Know how you are going to use it first and then make sure it will do it. Does it have auxiliary hydraulics for attachments and do they work? Mine were frozen from lack of use and the spool valves needed removed and cleaned. I prefer to see them before they are cleaned up and filled with fresh fluids. Makes it harder to spot problems. Start them and run them at least 30 minutes. Shut down and look for leaks test the hydraulics. Can the lift the machine? Any leaks on the cylinders? (They are hard to find right know) Good luck [/QUOTE]
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