Going to look at a AC 8030 - tips

All of the 8030 have the dual pto shaft, unbolt and reverse to get the 1000 pto. Wires back by the 3pt are for wagon/trailer lights. For that price you can replace the interior so it looks brand new. I have been more than happy with both my 8000 series AC. The powershift and Power director transmission are both great. You should really like the tractor.

Not sure but could be safety switch on pto, I not sure where you mean but there is a safety switch on the back so you can't start it if pto is in gear.  Almost sounds too cheap to me, makes me suspicious of something.

If it's unplugged where the wires are in the first picture, the PTO safety switch has been bypassed so the tractor will start with the PTO in gear. If it's unplugged like in the second pic, it's because that switch has gone bad like mine an you can't get that switch anymore. It's for the transmission filter being plugged up.

Excellent tractors. AC finally got a decent cab on the 7000 series frame. They got the crank balanced on that 426. I had a 8030PS 2WD, and now a 8030PS FWA & 8070PS FWA. I also have had two 7060's a 78 & 81 power directors.....excellent tractors but the cab sucked and after running a 8000 series I would never go back.

From your description, I would have to say it's a bargain.  I paid more then twice then that for a 20 speed 8030 with 2775 hr.  Had to replace the radiator and water pump for over $1,400.  Still, a nice tractor. 

Some pics they sent:

Edited by slowzuki - 18 Dec 2014 at 9:57pm

I would tend to agree about the hours being fishy, I do have a modern 4000 hour tractor that clocks straight hours that came from the same general geographical area off a dairy and it looks just as bad.

Edited by slowzuki - 18 Dec 2014 at 10:13pm

I noticed the leak too, not good news that it would be left so long.  Nice they didn't pressure wash it spotless before selling.

Dave7060 wrote: Fixer upper alright but hell, that's way too rough to me. No way the hours are correct, no one can wreck a tractor that bad in 2000 hours. I'd stay away from it

I have seen tractors trashed worse than that in 1500 hours on farms where the guy had hired help running the stuff.

Here is an 8030 powershift in similar condition with 7100 hrs on it
for sale on craigslist just down the road from me and they are asking $19,500 for it with duals and a loader.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/grd/4746567574.html






Edited by VAfarmboy - 19 Dec 2014 at 3:45am

Look at how worn the hole is in the draw bar and if the hash marks are worn on the clutch and brake pedals. That is a definite indicator of hours. Also the balls on the lift arms.

Looks like a $2500 tractor to me. That is only if I had about $10k for contingencies. The cab alone will cost you close to $1k, the nose is ~$800, A/C components, all new fluids and filters, axle seal, etc......... and we have not touched the motor or radiator. If it does not have a coolant filter...... the list goes on and on 

I should correct a few things I recalled incorrectly about the description he gave me. They didn't say the company owned it from new just for many years. Also the foreman guy wasn't bidding only answering questions from folks.

The more details as far the seller knows is the construction company also had a beef farm hence the mud. In the winter it travelled to several sites to do blowing, not just the company lot.

The seller ( father and son who jockey equipment) both seem forthright and honest, they just haven't owned it long and didn't get any history.

I'm in no rush given the shape, another buyer was interested. The son was going to try to get in touch with previous owner to find out more history. If the hours of wear are correct I think the hourmeter was replaced at time of an engine rebuild.

The rattling transmission in low range, sounds like a countershaft gear with too much play to my ear.

Edited by slowzuki - 19 Dec 2014 at 8:41pm

Before I think about this anymore, I'm going to pass, this tractor needs to go somewhere with several 8000's with a few spare ones in the weeds.

Daehler wrote: Cab will cost over a thousand, I am doing one now. There will be rust under the floor mat. The shell around the grill is $800 as it N6PETE said the grill is another $430 as I just priced it yesterday. She does look like it came from a place with lots of hired help. A plus is it does have a right hand step that makes for easier cleaning in the cab.

Eight hundred dollars for that shell around the grill?!?! I could fix that shell around the grill with $30.00 worth of fiberglass mat and West System epoxy, and with a coat of orange paint it would look like it did the day it left West Allis.

Pretty sure I could knock the dent out of that grill so it would look acceptable too!   

Edited by VAfarmboy - 21 Dec 2014 at 9:36pm

ILGLEANER wrote: VAfarmboy wrote: Daehler wrote: Cab will cost over a thousand, I am doing one now. There will be rust under the floor mat. The shell around the grill is $800 as it N6PETE said the grill is another $430 as I just priced it yesterday. She does look like it came from a place with lots of hired help. A plus is it does have a right hand step that makes for easier cleaning in the cab. Eight hundred dollars for that shell around the grill?!?! I could fix that shell around the grill with $30.00 worth of fiberglass mat and West System epoxy, and with a coat of orange paint it would look like it did the day it left West Allis. Pretty sure I could knock the dent out of that grill so it would look acceptable too!    I have a grille shell that needs fixed what's your address ?         IG

You can fix it yourself. Repairing damaged fiberglass is not rocket science, I learned how to do it by watching Youtube videos on the subject. This video shows how it is done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGXnJjSZmA

You can substitute the fiberglass resin and hardner the guy uses in the 3M video with West System 105 resin and 205 hardner which is what I use on boats.   It needs to be above 60 degrees for the epoxy to harden properly.