I 'm from Sweden and new at the forum. My school english is not up to date but i hope you will understand me anyway.
I considering to by an JCB 3C Mk II. The tractor has two known problems, it won't start and the gearbox is damaged.
The starting problem is probably not a big deal, the current owner have not used the tractor since 2010. When he parked it the engine worked fine, my guess is that is something with the fuel supply. Mayby dirt in a fuel hose or in a filter.
The problem with the gearbox is another story. Not a single gear is working (the current owner pushed it with a digging machine).
Probably i have to replace the gearbox or renovate it.
Is it a big job job to replace it? Or is it a better solution to renovate the gearbox?
Are there some known "standard problems" with the gearbox in these models?
I would be thankful for any advice....
