Want opinions on tractor trade

Peat · Jul 6, 2013

Looking for opinions on this proposed tractor trade...seems like we always have plenty on here!! Thanks in advance.
I have a 65 IH 424 gas 3 pt, hydraulic outlets, diff lock, pto, gas, no power steering. Have owned it for 20 years about 10 years ago did a shade tree restoration..paint, seat, steering wheel, front tires, filters, radiator, grill, front grill guard.... looking to trade even up on a John Deere 430 Diesel Lawn and Garden tractor that runs well with mower, no hour meter with a 48 inch mower deck. Fair paint, needs some tin work and TLC.
I have another bigger IH gas (2656)3 pt tractor and really don"t use the 424 at all, just hate to give it up for sentimental reasons...but could use a smaller - bigger lawn tractor.
Ok boys lay it on me, am I an ignoramous?

Anonymous-0 · Jul 6, 2013

I wouldn't but that is me. If I needed to mow a bunch, I would probably buy a 3 pt finish mower and use the 424 to mow with. Again, that's just me. I certainly wouldn't call you an ignoramous no matter what you decide. The fact that you mention sentimental reasons for keeping it is where I would be coming from too. Good luck with your decision.

Ferd · Jul 6, 2013

You know what you have now - if you trade you may get an expensive surprise. I"d keep what I had.

wvfarmboy54 · Jul 6, 2013

i agree get u a nice finishing mower and keep wat u have

jlewis457 · Jul 6, 2013

I Agree with Paul check into a finnish or flail mower you already know what you have. The worst thing is making the trade and start wanting your old tractor back. Hope this helps
John

retired farmer · Jul 6, 2013

If you don't use it, it is just taking up space. Trade and get something you will use.

504-1 · Jul 6, 2013

Our meter is under the hood on the right cowl by the shifter. Deck is either a 54 or 60 inch deck. You can buy a decent 430 for $2,500.00 and as much as $12,000.00. If you want the toughest mower JD ever built and you think it is a good trade for you then do it. I have made swaps that made no sense to anybody but me lots of times, the only one I would undo is selling a 1968 GTS Dart.

Traditional Farmer · Jul 6, 2013

You can buy a new just like the Deere aftermarket 3pt for the 430 for about $400 and if you garden it'll make you appreciate the 430.The trade depends on which one you need the most.

VicS · Jul 6, 2013

I guess it depends on your yard. I tried to mow my yard with a 4320 compact JD and a 7 ft 3 point finish mower. Quite a few trees and other obstacles. Took longer than a GT325 JD with a 54 in mower. And had to weed eat a lot more. On the other hand my Son can mow his yard with the same rig in 20 minutes are less. nothing to go around. Vic

Leroy · Jul 7, 2013

How much do they want to give you to take that Deere off their hands? $5,000 would not be enough for me to do it. No diesel for me.

W_B · Jul 8, 2013

Personally, I'd keep the IH. You know what you have vs. some unkown. If you need a lawn mower go get a big box store rider and take care of it and it will last you a long time. And you'll still have the 424 to putter with. I don't care for the JDs anyway, they seem to want too much for that green paint.

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