Just getting around to watching this video. It may not be the 430 you were dreaming about but man is this thing in good shape, especially for 3000 hours! Those 300 series usually don't survive that long without being beat to a pulp cosmetically. The 330's make great mowers with the single spool and manual steering. Plus much like Michael said, you don't have to worry about the power steering system that does cause problems with leaky seals and cracked frames. The big manual stopper is not factory but the important part is that it works!
lobsterbox20 thanks Rory, the second I test drove it I knew I had to have it. Plus even though its not a 430, its still something I can build in to a bad ass 430 killer for plow day.
Welcome to the dark side! That 330 is in such nice original shape. Just needs a grill emblem up front! Lol. Runs really good. People call me crazy, but I've actually found the manual steering on the 316/330 to be slightly smoother than power steering on the 318/322/332. I used to be able to steer my 316 with one finger sitting still. Plus, there are no extra valves, seals, or lines to leak and replace.
Also the 330 has single spool hydraulics,,, so cant run a power angle front dozer blade,, however that is easily fixable to change to dual spool,,,just get valve body like from a 318 and the levers plum it into the pump,,,ans get the lines with quick disconnect for the front and your in like flint...
Just getting around to watching this video. It may not be the 430 you were dreaming about but man is this thing in good shape, especially for 3000 hours! Those 300 series usually don't survive that long without being beat to a pulp cosmetically. The 330's make great mowers with the single spool and manual steering. Plus much like Michael said, you don't have to worry about the power steering system that does cause problems with leaky seals and cracked frames. The big manual stopper is not factory but the important part is that it works!
lobsterbox20 thanks Rory, the second I test drove it I knew I had to have it. Plus even though its not a 430, its still something I can build in to a bad ass 430 killer for plow day.
Welcome to the dark side! That 330 is in such nice original shape. Just needs a grill emblem up front! Lol. Runs really good. People call me crazy, but I've actually found the manual steering on the 316/330 to be slightly smoother than power steering on the 318/322/332. I used to be able to steer my 316 with one finger sitting still. Plus, there are no extra valves, seals, or lines to leak and replace.
Thanks Michael, Its quite easy to steer but I need to grease her up. Maybe one day I'll upgrade to H2 or H3 hydraulics and dule breaks.
Great to see an update Andy! I guess another deere is ok as long as it's a diesel. lol! No it looks and runs great Andy! It should serve you well.
RooneysSears01 thanks Rooney, now that I have the 330 I can get the sears tractors looking nice and preserve them since parts are heard to come by.
Also the 330 has single spool hydraulics,,, so cant run a power angle front dozer blade,, however that is easily fixable to change to dual spool,,,just get valve body like from a 318 and the levers plum it into the pump,,,ans get the lines with quick disconnect for the front and your in like flint...
PhatboyHD88 maybe one day I'll add H2 hydrolics and do duel breaks.
Love me some hot diesel action!!! We all have to cross over to the dark side now and then. Of course my color of choice is orangish.
W1WEASEL we all have crossed over to the dark side at some point. Thanks Keeth.
All this green is killing me :-)
Sears Suburban Backyard Tractor Club don’t worry Chewman, we have something big coming in the sears fleet.
I’ll take that Kubota off your hands! 🤤
The fuel shut off is standard on the ONE YEAR 330, it's like a 316, it's a stripped version of a 332, much like a 316 is a stripped 318
DannytheDeereNut thanks for the info Dan. I wasn’t sure on the manual fuel shut of until now.