Posted by Stockdale Dave on September 12, 2007 at 18:59:55 from (72.183.229.43):
In Reply to: old tractors vs. new posted by Bob N.Y. on September 12, 2007 at 17:17:00:
Not to mention cost. A buddy of mine just bought a new Fortrac with frontend loader and shredder..$20K with no money down. He's 51 years old and I didn't ask how long the loan was for. My 1940 9N with shredder set me back $2600. I've got 40 plus hours on it with the total maintenance consisting of air filter cleaning and one quart of oil. I don't have a frontend loader but can buy another tractor equipped that way and still be way ahead of a new purchase. I do question the new aerodynamic low slung front ends....has drag ever been an issue with a farm tractor? Not real sure about the durability of the plastics either.
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