The 2-45 is a rebadged Japanese built Iseki. A very good well made
tractor. This one also spent most of its life in the manure but hasn't
seen any for a couple of years now so it only smells of diesel and gear
oil as tractors should. But I have to contend with Japanese parts prices
too. OUCH!!!
John and Muddy
Jean-Leon Morin wrote:
>
> Cut from John C.'s tale of woe:
>
> "Yup the water pump had croaked on the 1983 White 2-45 tractor."
>
> John, how do you like the White? The only Whites I've ever worked on were
> old rebadged Fiats and were a complete and total nightmare to work on due to
> the tinny and rattly construction, and for some reason, they were always
> being used as manure tractors. There is nothing quite like repairing a
> manure tractor. I've always had a deep resentment for that marque, possibly
> due to the fact that some of my tools still smell today.
>
> Who was the original manufacturer? What type of engine is it?
>
> Incredible how a simple casting, bearings and seals can add up to over 500$.
>
> J-L
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