I found that finding a "good" old tractor was just about impossible. They all get used as hard as possible and this means wear. The older they get the more neglected the problems become till usually the number of problems equal selling or parting out, but almost never fixing it back up. I found a 6D that from a distance looks pretty good but there have been many issues-usually not very big-that I have had to address, trans pump, a zillion leaks(not all fixed, but it is getting there) new radiator, reman head, turbo, injection pump and injectors, rails, a/c compressor and hoses(yes it works very well now and does not leak down). The blade pins are really loose and so are all the cat ripper pins, bosses, haven't got to them yet. Now though, it runs very well, does not have one computer on it, and the trans cools fine on a hot day. I guess what I am saying here is if you really want to get an old tractor you will never know how much you will have to fix till you run it. I was lucky, finals do not leak, trans/torque is ok, motor does not use a bit of oil. One of these fails and repairs immediately will total in the thousands for each component, so purchase price must work for you if you factor this all in. Good luck, I would be glad to talk this over some more at length if you want..I do enjoy running this old girl.