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Super M vs. 450

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BigTone

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As I work on my M (family hand down) i keep thinking that I would much rather restore this tractor to original to pass down to my kids and then get something else to do the work around my property.

I will be using a box blade, boom pole, loader, york rake, pulling a wagon, etc....I was leaning towards the 450 w/wide front because of HP, power steering, and i believe live hydraulics.

Just wondering what your thoughts are and which way you all would recommend I go...I"m not buying anything soon but I would like to keep my eyes out there for the possible great deal that may pop up! I really want to stick with the older stuff too, i understand the new stuff is better for what im doing but I love the old stuff, THANKS GUYS!
 
I was looking at a 450 gas just like you described to do about the same work you are doing,(minus loader.)With the 3 point conversion gear,thay can be usefull.

They are good machines.
 
In defence of the 'M'...A 450 is a modernized 'M'.For what you will be doing,Idought you will notice the power difference.The 450 will be handier to operate,But an 'M' set up right will be very satisfactory.My M has the Wide,live hydralics,3point,'live'(MW hand clutch)pto.The only time it needs power steering is if you are at a 'dead stop',a little 'roll' you can spin it one handed.It has served me well for nearly 30 years.
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I have both M and 450. The 450 with power steering and a fast hitch is a darn good tractor. Quite a bit handier than the M. Don"t overlook a 400 though. Set up with power steering and the later fast hitch, it is basically the same tractor as a 450. Most have had the larer pistons and sleeves put in them at one time or another.
 
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