Jake Kuhn 1,555 #1 Posted December 19, 2011 Well my grandparents had a 73 140 they wanted me to have and went and got it tonight.She had all the paper work to it and she has completely bored the engine and bought a new hydrauilic clutch for $300 .It looks to be in good shape besides the hood and some white paint on the left fender.Lucky for me I have a nice hood and grill sitting upstairs. It had been sitting for 2 years without running and she never touched the battery,I got there and it started right up.It also came with a really heavy duty John Deere dump cart.I will try to get some better pictures tomorrow when it is light out,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #2 Posted December 19, 2011 Those are very nice tractors, looks to be a H1 machine with single hyd. the H3s are very sought after tractors, is the dump cart a model 80? those are also nice heavy carts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #3 Posted December 19, 2011 I'm not sure on the cart because it was dark out,but it is really heavy.Was only 10 miles from you,thought about coming but was already dark,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #4 Posted December 19, 2011 Wish I would have know you could have stopped in, I have lights. Nice score anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #5 Posted December 19, 2011 Nice score on the 140. That is one garden tractor that I have yet to own. The carts are at times as collectible if not more so than the tractors! If it is a model 80 cart then you really scored! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #6 Posted December 19, 2011 Looks like a new restoration project? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #7 Posted December 20, 2011 I wouldn't want to restore something this complex.The cart is indeed a 80,What are these vaued at?Here are some pictures of it from tonight,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #8 Posted December 20, 2011 On the cart, it all depends on whether or not there is a desperate Deere guy needing one to put the finishing touch or the cherry on top of a recent restoration. I do know of a few that sold in the 250-400.00 range. Condition is everything. You could make that 140 look real nice in a jiffy. No need to go crazy on a full blown resto if the mechanics of the tractor are good. The hood looks to be decent, time saved there. Spend some time cleaning and prepping, then bust out a six pack of Rustoleum John Deere green paint, maybe two cans of yellow and you'd have a sweet 140 there in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #9 Posted December 20, 2011 That's the next tractor on my list to find although I want an 140 H3 :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #10 Posted December 20, 2011 I saw you mentioned white paint. Are you sure it is a 73? If you're not sure, I'd check more into that white paint. Is the green on top of the white, or white on top of the green? I see you have a few other square fender John Deere's in your list, so you know about patio tractors, right? Any way you look at it though... it's a nice tractor and cart to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #11 Posted December 20, 2011 Thanks for all the replies.Jason,I do know about the patio tractors,The white paint looks like it was just some interior paint that was spilled.I took a piece of scotch brite and sanded it and it is green underneath.It has the original manual and it is a 73,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,504 #13 Posted December 21, 2011 Jake, As you are aware, the place to check on value of the 80 cart is wfm. Be aware they do not allow "What's it Worth" questions, but you can do a search and there should be 80 carts listed in the classified sections there. BTW, I also have a 140H1, a 1970. It needs an engine, but I have a line on one from a JD 312 that should bolt right in. The 140s are excellent tractors, and as mentioned, especially the H3s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman1193 32 #14 Posted December 26, 2011 Something is not right with the tractor if it is in fact a 73. There should be turning brakes on the right side of the tractor and no clutch peddle on the left..I have two 140 H3's a 1973 and a early 1968. The 1968 and I believe early 1969's have rear disc brakes and the later models have drum style brakes with two peddles ( one for each rear wheel ) on the right side of the tractor ( sitting on the tractor ). Your tractor appears to be a early model as you only have the clutch disconnect peddle on the left side. Either way you got a nice tractor+ cart...Those carts bring 250+ Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #15 Posted December 26, 2011 Kevin,It is only a h1 and the manual has pictures of it the way it is so it should be correct,Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #16 Posted December 27, 2011 Nice tractor! Definitely one of the more desirable JDs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,504 #17 Posted December 30, 2011 Something is not right with the tractor if it is in fact a 73. There should be turning brakes on the right side of the tractor and no clutch peddle on the left..I have two 140 H3's a 1973 and a early 1968. The 1968 and I believe early 1969's have rear disc brakes and the later models have drum style brakes with two peddles ( one for each rear wheel ) on the right side of the tractor ( sitting on the tractor ). Your tractor appears to be a early model as you only have the clutch disconnect peddle on the left side. Either way you got a nice tractor+ cart...Those carts bring 250+ Kevin The H1s only had turning brakes on a couple of years. I have a 1970 H1 which has turning brakes, but the later ones, from about '71 or '72 up didn't have them. A 1973 H1 didn't have turning brakes. But a '73 will have the improved transmissions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
