[JDF/ SwampFox]

Is this for real?

 

[DEERE317]

Is this for real?

Why wouldn’t it be? Seems to be a very reasonably priced 110 that I wish was closer to me.

 

[Mike_U]

I have a '74 110 serial over 300,000. I was mowing the other day and I stopped for a minute. I shifted back into gear and the tractor wouldn't move. The gear shift will not move out of gear now. The clutch doesn't release the rear wheels. With the clutch in, I can start the engine and the engine starts and runs fine. Shortly before this, I noticed the tractor was struggling to mow. I thought maybe it was heavy grass but apparently not.
I did a little searching and found this response to a member who had a '68 110 with a similar problem.

Sounds like you broke the stud ball off of the shifter. Does it feel loose when you try to shift or "stuck"? It might have gotten the broken piece jammed where it shouldn't be. Try taking the shift quadrant cover off and removing the shift lever cover and seeing if the shaft has the pivot ball and lower stud still there and let us know.

I was thinking something similar. I was thinking that a bearing started failing which caused an alignment issue and the tractor struggling. When the bearing finally came apart, pieces lodged between some gears and won't let the wheels turn.
If this is anything like I think, I will likely have to have it serviced. I don't have the tools or the skills to pull it all apart and fix it.

I can try to take the shift cover off and see what I can see. I also thought of either draining some lube out or sticking a magnet in and see if I find any metal shavings or pieces.
Any thoughts are appreciated.

Mark

Yes, check the last post in this thread. He’s selling the tractor he just repaired.

 

[ptzbrg]

Nice. I'm only 3 hours away. I really have no reason to buy. It should sell if you ask me. Of course gas is 4 bucks a gallon. Good work on tractor and price Mark.

 

[jkmf110]

Yes SwampFox, it is for real.
As other folks mentioned, I just went through a repair. While it was down, I purchased a zero turn. Now I have 3 riding mowers and not enough space to keep them all.

Mark

 

[jkmf110]

Deere317,
Roughly how far are you?
I seem to remember reading about some folks with trailers or flatbeds that transport equipment.
If that rings a bell, point me in the direction and I can at least learn what that costs and how it is handled.
Thanks,
Mark

 

[DEERE317]

Deere317,
Roughly how far are you?
I seem to remember reading about some folks with trailers or flatbeds that transport equipment.
If that rings a bell, point me in the direction and I can at least learn what that costs and how it is handled.
Thanks,
Mark

A good probably 300+ miles, (thankfully far enough to keep me out of trouble with another machine
Probably should’ve clarified I wish it was closer even though I have enough (is that even possible?) green paint already)

 

[TomManson]

In my opinion- it is pretty hard to justify paying shipping on a $300 tractor. You need to find someone local and get them hooked on the old girls and we'll look for them to join our clan.

 

[jkmf110]

You are certainly correct Tom.
I'll probably start looking local soon.
Mark

 

[Timothy]

I have used uShip a few times and always had good success getting tractors that way


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[jkmf110]

Thanks Timothy. I'll check into them just so I have an idea how that works.
Mark

 

[Timothy]

You can either set a price and wait for someone to accept it or wait and get quotes and counter them. I like to wait until someone is already making the trip and will just throw it on for a little extra gas money. Also the shipper doesn’t get paid until they drop it off so you are unlikely to get scammed


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[JDF/ SwampFox]

Yes SwampFox, it is for real.
As other folks mentioned, I just went through a repair. While it was down, I purchased a zero turn. Now I have 3 riding mowers and not enough space to keep them all.

Mark

The reason I asked if it was for real is I thought it was too cheap. Nice tractor!

 

[JDF/ SwampFox]

Why wouldn’t it be? Seems to be a very reasonably priced 110 that I wish was closer to me.

I thought it is priced too cheap. Looks like a very nice tractor.

 

[sashiery]

A good probably 300+ miles, (thankfully far enough to keep me out of trouble with another machine
Probably should’ve clarified I wish it was closer even though I have enough (is that even possible?) green paint already)

Not possible, bordering on heresy. There is no "enough".

 

[DEERE317]

Not possible, bordering on heresy. There is no "enough".

Unless the boss lady says so… then there is

 

[jbsdeere]

If I wasn't 5+ hours away this would have been in my garage. The attachments alone are worth about that.

 

[ptzbrg]

About being on the west side of cincy would push me over the edge!

 

[jkmf110]

5+ hours is a long way. I also agree the price may be a bit low. I am not hiding anything though. Many folks on this site saw the pictures of the recent transaxle repair. The folks here have also been instrumental in helping me diagnose issues and repair them. I have posted before that I inherited this unit when my father-in-law passed away about 10 years ago. So the tractor and the attachments were given to me. I'm not looking to make money on the transaction. Just basically cover the cost of this most recent repair.

I have seen a couple of older JD riders in my neighborhood. I may have to stop and see if any of those folks are interested. I wanted to post it here first because I owe the folks here a ton and I know it will go to a good home.

Mark