may add to the garden tractor stable

[rfuerst911sc]

So I currently own a JD model 318 + 330 garden tractors , both run good . I had designated the 330 to be my worker tractor because of the diesel engine it just sips fuel . I have a Buford Bucket mini front end loader on the 330 it's a great rig but lacks power steering . The 318 has power steering but after mowing with it last year on our 2.5 acres she really likes to drink gas . So I have been looking for another diesel but with power steering . Three weeks ago a JD 332 popped up for sale somewhat locally , the 332 is exactly the same machine as my 330 but has power steering , dual brakes and rear lights .

She is no looker as the JD's from that era were prone to flaking powdercoat paint/rust but the seller say's it runs good and has good bones for a restoration ....... which means it's in my price range . Seeing that today is my birthday I have decided to go buy a new ( used ) toy . Trying to meet the seller around 1:00 so if the deal goes down I'll post a few pics of the rust bucket If anyone is looking for a clean JD 318 hit me up , she is in very good condition with low hours I just bought it last year . Tractor only I'm keeping the deck .

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

... If anyone is looking for a clean JD 318 hit me up , she is in very good condition with low hours I just bought it last year . Tractor only I'm keeping the deck .

Congrats on the "new" find! I ain't lookin', but how much.....covered in mud ?

Yer deck (not included...understood)....what width do ya have, and how high can you raise it to mow?

[rfuerst911sc]

KC if the deal goes as planned the 332 will be 800.00 . I currently have two decks a 46 " and a 50 " . On either tractor the cutting height adjusts from approx. 1.5 " to 4 " .

[rfuerst911sc]

KC I may have misunderstood your question , if you are asking what the 318 is selling for I'd let it go for 1200.00 to a forum member . I will ask 1500.00 outside of this forum .

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

KC I may have misunderstood your question , if you are asking what the 318 is selling for I'd let it go for 1200.00 to a forum member . I will ask 1500.00 outside of this forum .

Yep...I was curious about the 318. Does the deck on that one "only" raise to 4" also?

oops....nevermind...4" too

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by KC911

Yep...I was curious about the 318. Does the deck on that one "only" raise to 4" also?

oops....nevermind...4" too

Yes per tractor data.com the range of adjustment is 1.5 " - 4 " .

[VincentVega]

Nice get. The diesel 318 is on my list too, although a 318 is too.

[fintstone]

That 318 is a nice machine. I would like to have one with the loader (bucket)...and maybe a few other attachments.

[rfuerst911sc]

Seller just texted me his truck battery is dead he needs to replace it. I have birthday guests coming so tractor deal delayed to tomorrow . No big deal I keep my money in my pocket for one more day .

[rfuerst911sc]

Well she is now mine and safely in her new home . While she's no show queen it starts/runs darn near perfect . Hydro unit is dry/no leaks and works great with minimal creep . Power steering cylinder not leaking . It came with the side panels just not installed . Seat is a disaster but dash lights work , the front and rear lights are there and the wiring is original so not hacked up . Time will tell but for $800.00 I think I found a diamond in the rough





So I will do an oil/filter change and replace the air filter . Hydro unit will be drained and filled with Hygard along with a new filter . Will add an hour meter so I have a baseline to start with even though it's not original . Will drain and replace anti-freeze and then she can get to work !

[targa911S]

I love my 330

[asphaltgambler]

Awesome!

[ckelly78z]

Just a few minutes ago, a friend called me and asked if I wanted his old Cub Cadet 1250 with a snowblade for $200......uh...yea !

I will add it to my GREEN stable, I currently have a really cool JD 214 set up for garden rototilling, a JD 955 with a 72" mid mower, and a 52" FEL, I also have a 1968 JD 300 industrial backhoe (same as a JD 2010 farm tractor), but with a heavier front axle, and better hydraulics. I use every one of them.

The CC will probably be set up with a garden plow, and be used at plow days where a bunch of us plow a farm field with our single bottom plows, behind our garden tractors.....lots of fun on a fall day.

[rfuerst911sc]

Back in the day I sold IH Cub Cadets they were very well made. If I remember correctly a 1250 is 12 hp single cylinder Kohler with hydro transmission . Have fun with it .

[ckelly78z]

From my GREEN stable....the industrial backhoe is Yellow though still a John Deere !

[ckelly78z]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Back in the day I sold IH Cub Cadets they were very well made. If I remember correctly a 1250 is 12 hp single cylinder Kohler with hydro transmission . Have fun with it .

Arguable the best/toughest/well built garden tractor ever built with the exception of the 1450, and the 1650. I have had several over the years, and the cast iron block/transmission, and stout steel frame with replaceable bearings, and many grease zeros make for long lives if taken care of.
I used to tractor pull a 1965 CC 100 with the rare round fenders. I bought it in 1998, and had to bore the engine out (only .10" overbore) for the first time after a lifetime of mowing. I then tractor pulled it for 10 years with no breakdowns.

[asphaltgambler]

Love that ^^^^^^^^

[LakeCleElum]

318 is great. I used to move a lot of snow with a blade, wheel weights and chains....If working after dark, some aftermarket LED headlights are the way to go....Loved the power steering when plowing....

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Nice score!

I really like those AG tires. I'd get a new seat, change the fluids, add the hourmeter, and call it a day. Congrats!

[rfuerst911sc]

Unfortunately when MTD bought CC from IH the quality really went downhill . I sold a lot of 1450's and 1650's back then , almost all of them with a front blade or snow thrower . This was in upstate NY where snow removal was a big deal . Man that was a long time ago !!!