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Question about a W-6

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Bob

01-19-2001 05:11:16




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Have a couple questions about a W-6.
Are they very hard to find? I don't see any of them at shows or just sitting around here.
I have run up on one that is not running but the engine is loose, good sheetmetal, and fair tires. The guy is asking $650, is this a good price?
Also, it has flat spoke wheels on the back, are these original. I haven't checked the serial# yet but he guy said he thinks it is a '49 or early '50's model.
Any info about this tractor will be greatly appreciated as I have never been around one of them. I understand that it has the same engine as an M, is this correct?

Thanks in advance.
Bob in Missouri

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Red Dave

01-19-2001 11:43:29




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 Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Bob, 01-19-2001 05:11:16  
Are those flat spokes welded to the inside of the rim?
Tractors that originaly had steel wheels often had flat spokes. They were often cut off and a rubber tire rim welded onto the ends of the spokes. I have seen this many times on F-12s F-20s, H & M. I don't recall seeing a W6 with wheels like that, but, I don't know why it couldn't be the same way. If you have one, look at the Motorbooks January 2001 calender picture. There is an F-12 with the style wheels I am refering to. Does yours have spokes and wheel centers like the one in the picture?

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Sven

01-19-2001 07:55:39




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 Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Bob, 01-19-2001 05:11:16  
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Not a common tractor but still a good one. Basically its a wide front M. Some differences in lights, usually no hydraulics, no TA, 5 gears forward, 1 reverse. Hand crank or 6V starter if so equipped. Magneto ignition, approx. 40 hp. Good riding and very simple.I like mine, it starts at -30C without heating, has a good exhaust note, and looks good to boot. I can't see $650 being too much to pay if the tractor is basically sound. My opinion

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Haas

01-19-2001 05:34:00




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 Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Bob, 01-19-2001 05:11:16  
Same engine as the M. I have not seen many of them, so I think it is not a real common tractor. Don't know about the spoke wheels, that does not sound original. It the engine is not stuck, I'd say it was worth $650. What condition are the tires and has it been stored inside? If you don't want it, tell me where it is.



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Bob

01-19-2001 09:05:18




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 Re: Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Haas, 01-19-2001 05:34:00  
One more question.
Does 650$ still sound like a good price even if the spokes aren't original?
Will the wheels/rims from M fit it?
Thanks



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Ron

01-19-2001 10:48:37




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 Re: Re: Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Bob, 01-19-2001 09:05:18  
W-6 was fairly common in small grain country. Actually the WD-6 was more common there. The rear wheels, rims and tires from an M will not fit. I don't remember the front tire size but they may fit.



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dick

01-19-2001 09:42:40




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 Re: Re: Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Bob, 01-19-2001 09:05:18  
I'd say $650 is probably an excellent price if the tractor runs at all. I'd doubt that wheels from an M will fit - most Ms have 38" wheels, and the W6 uses considerably smaller wheels, I think they're 28". For $650, you shouldn't expect the tractor to be anywhere close to as pretty as Haas picture.

My 2-cents' worth.



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dick

01-19-2001 17:25:52




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to dick, 01-19-2001 09:42:40  
Wow, I did a really bad job of reading your initial post, so I'll try to compensate by adding more to what I've already posted.

Price of $650 excellent if running and rest as you described, good if not running and not stuck - but you need to really check into why it isn't running. Are things like the carb. missing, etc? Could get expensive in a hurry if so.

Haas' comments about the transmission are really important. Since this tractor has the same engine as an M, engine problems should be manageable, but getting parts, etc. for other areas of the tractor might be prohibitively expensive. Since this tractor has been outside, getting things loose also may be a struggle. A lot depends upon your level of comfort with doing things mechanical - or access to someone to do them for you. It's likely getting this tractor back to the condition you want it in might be a real project, and you'll have to judge how big a one it might be based upon the limited inspection you'll be able to make with it not running.

On the other hand, a W6 is a lot like a tank - really an impressive looking tractor. It's also somewhat unusual. Could end up being a great deal for you if you're up for it.

Good luck.

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dick

01-19-2001 09:52:54




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to dick, 01-19-2001 09:42:40  
Excuse me, as pretty as Sven's picture.



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Bob

01-19-2001 08:57:32




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 Re: Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Haas, 01-19-2001 05:34:00  
Thanks for the info. guys. To answer your question Haas. No, it hasn't been stored inside but it still has the faded original red paint, good straight sheet metal, tires are all up and are in fair cond.
I'm going to look at it again this Sun. Is there anything in particular to be aware of on this model?
Thanks again,
Bob in Missouri



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Haas

01-19-2001 14:09:38




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 Re: Re: Re: Question about a W-6 in reply to Bob, 01-19-2001 08:57:32  
The rims for an M will not fit the W-6. The W-6 has smaller wheels. I'm more familiar with the M. Never had much to do with a W-6 although I would not mind having one if the price was right. I suppose you look for about the same things as you would on an any old Farmall such as: Condition of tires, Steering(how tight), stored inside or out, engine turns or locked up, look for cracks in the castings, especially the engine, can you shift through all the gears in the trans, condition of brakes and so on. For the price of $650, expect to spend several times that to restore the thing if that is what you are planning.

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