A-C 7000

What year is it?

Its a 1978

Pudy much like darrel said, a 200 in 7000 cloths, although the 7000 does have the three speed power shift clutchs and the final drives are a little heavier.  Al in al a nice 100 hp tractor.

Was it 1978 when the finally updated the 7000?

I have a black belly.  Check your oil levels in all compartments (final drives, differential, and hydraulics/transmission), as seals have been the weak link on my 7000.  Like  tbran said, a 7010's power, but 4500 (might be a bit of an overstatement, I was thinking closer to 3000, so I'm not sure if tbran was exaggerating, but if not, he would one of the people to know).  I have a heavy front end, which is a great addition.  That thing could be dropped on that front end and be fine.  It's the same front end used on the 7010-7080 and 8010-8070.  The 78 is most likely a black belly with the console shifter lever and wet clutch.  The cabs are too small to some, but it's the first and only cabbed tractor I have ever had, so I can't really compare it to much, but it's definitely not a modern cab, but it keeps you comfortable.  I'm 6'1" and fit in it fine (granted, I'm only 160lbs too and 20 years young).  Also, check to make sure it's had the coolant monitored or the coolant filter added.  This is going to be hard to prove for all of its life, but try to find out as much as you can.  301 is a great engine, lots of power for how much fuel it uses.  Overall, I think it's a great 100 horse large frame tractor for more PTO jobs like mowing and bailing.  It's good for tillage, but I would say the 7010's additional weight and heavier rearend would be more preferable in primary tillage, although the lighter weight of the 7000 is preferable for minimizing ground compaction.

A 7010 will cost you alot more money to buy! We had a 7000 we bought new when I was a kid(traded 190XT)and it was a great tractor. sounds to me like a $7000 tractor depending on condition. black belly worth more, open station worth less. 

Friend had 7020 he bought new , says worst money he ever spent, every year was in shop, 2 complete overhauls in 6 years, broken injectors, pistons and many other problems. AC was trying to get to much power from to little engine.  

Edited by Coke-in-MN - 07 May 2010 at 11:13am

If a 7020 is set at spec, and not worked hard, they can be an ok tractor. I do think they should have used the 426 engine though. 210's were a 120hp tractor, and they were smart enough to use them then. should have just stuck with the 7030 engine, de-fueled. would have cost more, but how much did AC have in 7020 warranty claims? Also, how many farmers actually buy the size tractor they really need? normally they would buy a smaller(cheaper)tractor, then turn the fuel screws. JMHO Ed.