Re: which tractor should i buy

Posted by Jeff Oliver on December 16, 2006 at 06:25:39 from (74.38.187.241):

In Reply to: which tractor should i buy posted by Chuck Denning on December 15, 2006 at 20:10:00:

A few things. I agree about the 8N and the dealer, if someone won't answer your questions especially ones like anti freeze with a decent informed answer back away quickly as that sounds real shady ( been on the recieving end..)

You didn't say if the Oliver was a gas or diesel but at that price I will assume a gas. If it were for my daughter I would make sure it had a wide front end,especially with a loader on it. Also check for any major leaks as some Oliver parts can be a pain to get, condition of tires as those can be expensive if you have to replace them,condition of the connecting points in the steering, front end, etc.

I know from experience a good deal can turn into a money pit ( got a 1800 in the shed right now to prove it) If the guy with the 1600 is sure of the tractor get him to send you some pictures of it from all angles and look at the close for any weld breaks or things like that.

All that being said between the 2 I would go for the Oliver hands down unless we're talking about 3-4 acres here and you want to use a finishing mower. I wouldn't get a 8n anyway but like someone else said get into the 600-800 series. Independent PTO is the major thing you wan't to look for in a small tractor as it is alot safer and more so for someone who hasn't been around tractors alot. The Oliver should have power steering,independent PTO, good hydraulics, and 3 point.

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