IH 424

[Alan Lessner]

Spotted a 424 for sale but was hoping to get some pointers on what to look for before I look at it. Don't know year yet, it is a deisel p/s pto rear wheel weights 3 pt hitch front loader. Asking 3000.00 Thanks for any help.

 

[Bob]

I have one. A DARNED GOOD little tractor.

Here's mine, still in it's "work clothes"...

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They DID have 2 PTO options, an "independant PTO", (live), which used a two-stage engine clutch, and a "transmission-driven" (non-live) PTO.

HOPEFULLY, the one you are looking at has the "live" option!

The engine is a good little diesel, but NOT the most common engine, and parts can be a bit higher than you might expect, and a block or head (heaven forbid you ever need one) can be REAL hard to find and $$$$. They are COLD BLOODED, and need functioning glow plugs to start, even in mild weather. Hopefully, when you go to see it, the engine is "cold", and you can watch him start it. It will smoke for a couple of minutes, then settle down ,and burn pretty clean, if the glow plugs, diesel fuel system, and compression are good.

If it is a regular 424, and not the industrial version, the front axle is a bit light for heavy loader work. Take a good look to see if the axle and "wishbone" are straight.

The 3-point lift setup works really well, but is TRICKY to set up and adjust if there are problems.

HOPEFULLY, you can see that system in action, carrying the type of load you will use it for, a plow or rotary cutter, for example.

I hope it turns out to be a good tractor and you get it!

HAVE FUN!

 

[Rex in Australia]

I have a 434, which i like very much.
Bob was correct on much of his comments, but you have to take your prospective machine as you find it.
All the best anyway,
Rex

 

[Alan Lessner]

Thanks Bob, I am going to look at it this weekend. AL

 

[Alan Lessner]

Will be looking at tractor on Monday.Talked to owner on phone.Says he never used the PTO so doesn"t know what type it is.Just so I understand, a live PTO will run an attachment even when the tractor is not moving,but transmission PTO only operates when tractor is moving?Owner says that 2 of hyd. cylinders on loader need to be replaced.Asked about glow plugs but really didn"t get a straight answer.He did say it needs a shot of ether when it"s cold.When I stopped to look at it today, I noticed a leak at the rear wheel.Can those seals be replaced from the outside or do you have to split the tractor?