Replace JD LA145 Transmission or buy JD 314 for same price?

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  • / Replace JD LA145 Transmission or buy JD 314 for same price?
I have a JD LA145 with a shot transmission. Apparently these are sealed and have to be replaced. From what research I can find this will have to be done every few years. For the same price as a replacement I have found a used, good condition JD 314. Can't find much info on their reliability. Am seriously considering buying the used 314 instead if I can find some info on them. Anyone own one and if so how do you like it?
 

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Not surprised that the transmission is sealed and costs as much as another tractor to replace.

John Deere started manufacturing the 314 in 1979 as a replacement and upgrade to the 312 (2 extra HP and slightly bigger rear tires). The 314 has a one-cylinder 14 HP Kohler engine (model K321AQS). This engine was/is much more reliable than the 17HP twin cylinder model found in the 317.

You can find the age of the 314 by checking the serial number:

Year Serial Number
1979 95,001 - 120,000
1980 120,001 - 155,000
1981 155,001 - 190,000
1982 190,001 - 222,000
1983 222,001 - 285,000

You can find other info and specs on TractorData.com.

In terms of reliability, I never had any problems with the 17HP Kohler engine in my JD 265 (which was a generally bullet-proof machine in the years I had it).

Would do a general inspection of condition before pulling the trigger...
 

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Thanks for the info. From what little I can find they seem like pretty reliable machines. Maybe I will take a much closer look this weekend.
 

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Take some detailed pictures and post them in this thread and I'm sure we can give some opinions on the condition. How much are they asking, by the way? How many hours does the machine have on it?
 

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