looking to buy a dexta

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mathias1
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looking to buy a dexta

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Hello,

I came across a super dexta in good order. However it's possible that the engine has some problems. They tried to run it by pulling the tractor with the gear in reverse..., however there was still oil in the sump. I didn't hear the engine run, as the battery was dead.
the number on the gearbox is 357r7005 T4 N8H. I couldn't find the engine number. Number on the injectionpump p4588
Wheels and fenders are painted white.
rear wheels are in good order, but have some dry cracks.
head lights were probably side mounted, but are missing.
could use new fenders (litte rot on the bottom) and a new nose cone.

worth a buy? Anything else I need to pay attention to?
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Re: looking to buy a dexta

Post by Dunggatherer »

Hi Mathias, i would not pay more than some 300 euros for this Dexta then.
If there is a serious problem with the engine, it could get really expensive to have it fixed.
Plus the fenders and nosecone are expensive if you want to buy them new.
If it doesn't work out, you will probably earn your money back by selling the parts.

If you are handy yourself, it is a great tractor to work on.
Parts are easy to find, you cab order most parts new, just the tinwork is expensive.

Good luck!

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Re: looking to buy a dexta

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The gearbox is 1962 so should colours should be orange wheels and blue tinwork so I would check all the other casting codes and serial number as it could be an ASP model. (All Spare Parts). That will bring the price down.
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Re: looking to buy a dexta

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Check for cracks in the engine block, esp the LH side towards the front, below the head.
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