16145 questions

[dzldude01]

Found a zetor 16145 close to me for a good price with low hours 4000. Only problem with the tractor is the power steering don't work. Is this a major problem? Costly?
How do you think this tractor would hold up to pulling a 23 foot batwing
Bushog on steep hill sides. We currently use a IH 1086 with duals but want to upgrade to 4wd.
Thanks Aaron

 

[corundal]

The power steering could be the pump or faulty line or seals. Depending on your part of the world Zetor parts are mostly reasonably priced. Have a look at he thread on the 16145 jumping out of gear - some of this model seem to have had transmission problems. The motors are good for pulling and are very economical. The brake mechanism has a reputation for seizing up but that part is external. I've only had my 12045 for six months but I'm very happy with it.

 

[chixnfix]

I have the 16145 with the gear troubles. Mine wouldnt steer when i bought it as the pin connecting the steering cylinder to the arm was missing. the cost was about $80, which i thought was reasonable. I really havent used it yet as the pto has a problem which i discovered when i hooked it to the baler and havent fixed yet, but the pto clutch assy can be accessed from the rear. this tractor had been sitting, i bought it at an auction, it had not been taken care of, for example, the two batteries were permanently connected in series instead of using the original series/parallel switch. it will have a lower center of gravity than the 1086. it seems to be a good design, other than the tranny. I am in Arkansas, USA, and have the parts, operating, and workshop manual , (16245-similar).if you buy it and have questions, i would help if i could. first Zetor i have owned, but i like it so far, just a straightforward machine like your IH