I help out on a family farm and about two years ago we bought a Case 1150H for land clearing and drainage work. It was perfect considering that it got more weight and more push. Problem is it's secondhand. It's got 1,200 hours when we bought it and that's relatively little but the trans acted up shortly after. Now I did a lot of stuff before I'm here ranting on about giving up. Steering stopped working right after I replaced the Teflon control rings in the trans. Idk. Is it time to give up on it? Don't know if it's worn caps or failed rings causing this to happen but I'm getting lazy trying to figure it out. I really need your help deciding.
Case 1150H -- to let go or is repair still possible?
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If the unit is otherwise in good shape (you would know ofc) and fits your needs, it might be worth getting a proper diagnosis from a trusted mechanic before letting it go. It could be a simple fix. But if you've already spent a lot of time and money into it with no clear end in sight, it may be smarter to cut your losses and look for a more reliable option. Dont make whats already complicated more complicated.
The 1150 is really strong and it's worth saving if the frame and engine are still powering through. It's just a pressure issue. Don't get me wrong, it's something serious yes, but it's only because it got overlooked. Do a pressure test or have someone scan the valves. You got this.
1,200 hours isn't all that much if you ask me and It might be worth saving. With that said, considering the hydrostatic transmission, it might turn out to be an expensive fix. Have a professional check it or if you can take out the transmission and take it to a shop
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Yep, getting it checked out is smart. Pressure problems with those transmissions can be a pain, but if the core is good, it's usually fixable. A quick test might show what's up before you call it quits