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Posted by JD70Jim on November 23, 2002 at 17:40:42 from (12.215.69.196):

In Reply to: tractors posted by melody on November 23, 2002 at 12:40:37:

Melody:

How much are you wanting to spend? If you are in the market for NEW equipment, for your 4.5 acres, that is a whole different kettle of fish than if you are looking for an inexpensive, older tractor.

The color of the tractor is not important. Look for a tractor of the utility type. This will be a tractor that has a wide front end---it's front axle is as wide as the rear wheel spacing, and a "classic" example in an "N" series (9N,2N,8N) Ford. DON'T buy a Ford "N" series tractor!

Look for one with POWER STEERING, Remote HYDRAULICS (it can operate a remote cylinder), a 3 POINT HITCH, and test drive it to be sure that you are comfortable operting it and that it's controls are convenient for you. Also make sure you get LIVE POWER TAKE OFF! Live PTO is the single most important reason for NOT getting an "N" series FORD for example.

For 4.5 acres, you DON'T need the 560 Farmall that someone else suggested. It will be far to big for your needs. Look for something around 35 horsepower, so that it will have enough power to run a 5-6 foot brush cutter. You will also find that a rear mounted three point hitch rear blade will be very useful.

You do NOT need a diesel engine for the limited number of hours per year that you will be likely to operate your tractor (under 100 for sure, under 50 most likely). A GAS tractor will start much easier in the wintertime.

Some examples:

1960-1970
John Deere 1020
IHC 424
AC D15
MF 50
Oliver 550

If you are looking to buy any tractor of this or older vintage, try and find someone nearby who is knowledgeable about tractors to help you look at one.

Finally, you do not need something with a hand clutch, fast hitch, snap coupler, or a tractor that can be discribed as a "row crop", especially if it has a NARROW FRONT END (Trycycle, with close spaced front wheels).

I hope this helps.


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