Posted by Mike (WA) on September 20, 2011 at 11:09:55 from (69.10.196.29):
In Reply to: Which tractor/equipment posted by jessejmc1979 on September 20, 2011 at 09:37:20:
Guess I would keep looking, as well. That parade Ford won't be fit for parades anymore after a season of hay making, and it will be worth 3 grand, just like the rest of them. JD's will be a little spendy, but I'd look at utility type Internationals, AC's, Fords or my personal favorite, the Oliver 550. Also the Oliver 77's and 88's- great tractors for baling. But usually no 3 point.
Someone mentioned IH 504- I've got one, an ugly old thing, diesel with loader, that I paid $2,500 for at an auction. Its been a great old tractor- would fit your operation perfectly. Its going to my daughter and SIL's recently purchased horse farm, on "permanent" loan.
I'd try for one with a loader, as well- once you have a loader tractor on a hobby farm, you'll wonder how you ever did without one.
Live or Independent PTO is sure nice to have, as well, for baling- in fact, it would be a "must" for me.
Does the WD45 have a hand clutch (to give the equivalent of live PTO)?
Probably want to stick with gas if you're in a cold winter area- the older diesels can be a bear to start when its cold.
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