Had a 145 for a few years. Solid workhorse utility tractor.

by ERSisk , Saturday, February 18, 2017, 13:39 (2837 days ago) @ Otony

If it is in sound shape you are definitely looking at a good deal. Mine had @ 900 hrs. on it when I got it, @1400 when I sold it. I had to rebuild the tie rod ends, intake plumbing, and new tires. Check condition of transmission oil, I'm not sure mine had ever been changed when I got it. It is amazing to most people what can be done with a small tractor, it just takes more time. 20 years ago I spent 8 days straight can to can't digging a pond with the 145 and a box blade. Used all the dirt to build up for the house. High ground is scarce in Louisiana and local ordinances do not allow bringing in fill to build up in an existing subdivision. You can rearrange what you have all you want. Dirt guy I know who makes a living doing such things with a lot bigger equipment said I had moved at least 500 cu. yards. Being an old pig / soybean farmer formerly from Missouri who still knows dirt can sometimes come in handy. Number one tip change oil/filter, grease all fittings at 50 hr. intervals, keep water bowl drained and never, never, ever run dry of fuel.