Transmission problems, hydraulic failures, and engine wear hide easily on used tractors. Get independent verification before you buy.
Tractors work long hours in tough conditions — pulling, loading, mowing, and powering implements season after season. That workload wears out transmissions, hydraulics, PTOs, and three-point hitches. A clean tractor can still be hiding thousands in repairs.
Slipping gears, harsh shifts, and worn clutch packs in powershift or hydrostatic transmissions. Rebuilds run $5,000–$18,000.
Worn pumps, leaking cylinders, and weak three-point lift. Repairs range $2,000–$10,000.
Worn clutches, bearing failures, and engagement problems. PTO repairs cost $1,500–$6,000.
Blow-by, smoking, injector problems, and cooling issues on high-hour tractors. Major repairs run $4,000–$15,000.
Worn king pins, tie rods, and wheel bearings — especially on MFWD tractors. Repairs cost $2,000–$8,000.
Worn pins and bushings, leaking cylinders, and structural cracks on loader-equipped tractors. Repairs range $1,500–$7,000.
This is what repairs cost when issues go undetected. Our inspection is just $800.
Tractor Inspection Checklist
Our inspectors perform a thorough tractor evaluation — checking engine, transmission, hydraulics, PTO, and all major systems under actual operating conditions.
Your Inspection Report Includes
30-45 high-resolution photos covering engine compartment, transmission, hydraulics, three-point hitch, tires, cab interior, loader (if equipped), and any problem areas found.
Written summary with Good/Fair/Poor ratings for engine, transmission, hydraulics, PTO, and all major systems. Clear identification of wear items and needed repairs.
Video footage of the tractor running, shifting through gears, operating the three-point and loader, and PTO engagement. See and hear exactly how it performs.
Simple 3-Step Process
Send us the tractor details (make, model, serial number, loader info) and location. We coordinate with the seller to schedule the inspection.
Our inspector performs a comprehensive evaluation — testing engine, transmission, hydraulics, and PTO while documenting everything with photos and video.
Receive your detailed inspection report via email within 24 hours. Make an informed buying decision with the facts in hand.
Tractor Inspection FAQs
Most tractor inspections take 2-3 hours. Larger tractors with loaders, cabs, and advanced features may take longer to fully evaluate.
We inspect all major brands including John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, AGCO, Fendt, Claas, and Mahindra. Utility, row crop, and compact tractors.
Yes. Transmission is one of the most expensive components on a tractor. We test all gears/ranges, evaluate shift quality, and check fluid condition.
We test PTO engagement at both 540 and 1000 RPM (if equipped), listen for bearing noise, and verify proper clutch operation.
Yes. We test the three-point hitch with weight to verify lift capacity, draft sensing (if equipped), and proper hydraulic function.
Yes. If the tractor has a loader, we inspect the bucket, arms, cylinders, pins and bushings, quick-attach coupler, and check for structural cracks.
For tractors with mechanical front wheel drive, we inspect the front differential, CV joints, engagement system, and test operation in MFWD mode.
Yes. We regularly inspect tractors at farms, dealers, and auctions. We coordinate with the seller to schedule a convenient time.
The IronCheck Difference
We work for you, not the seller or dealer. Our only goal is giving you accurate information about the tractor's true condition.
Our inspectors understand tractor systems — transmissions, hydraulics, PTOs, and the components that cost real money to repair.
We inspect tractors across all 50 states. Farms, dealers, auctions — wherever the tractor is, we can get there.
Most inspections scheduled within 24-48 hours. Report delivered same day or next business day.
Tractors are built to work hard, and that work takes a toll. A worn transmission or tired hydraulics can cost more than the tractor is worth. Get the facts first.