2007 JD X540 Liquid Cooled Engine: Spare parts OBSOLESCENCE

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2007 JD X540 Liquid Cooled Engine: Spare parts OBSOLESCENCE

I have been researching and have decided on a 500 Series tractor. My biggest interest is in the X540 vs the 500/530, but have a critical question regarding availability of spare parts and repair costs. Since I am looking at older model tractors, I am already at ~8-10+ yr mark at time of purchase.

Others have shared to be concerned as to availability of parts and repair costs as the liquid cooled engines get older. I do not want to spend a lot of money on a tractor which may experience some form of obsolescence within a few years of my purchase. Spending several thousand dollars is a lot of money for me and can't be wasted on a tractor good FOR LESS THAN 10 years.

PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS THREAD AS I MAY HAVE TO MAKE AN OFFER TODAY ON AN X540 TRACTOR (2007, 450 HRS) BUT DON'T WANT TO GET BURNED IN THE FUTURE. THANKS.

Desiree

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Recently acquired a 445 and I am need of help identifying what this spring is called for my seat suspension? It is the middle circle towards the back, to the left of the safety switch

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Thanks!!!

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A call to the salesman ended with a double-downed on that they would not come out and they loosen up over time???

I've also put a wrench on them but it seems they will need a lot of force and I didn't want to damage anything without knowing if i can just muscle them back down.

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Cheers,

Sketchy.

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