Posted by 135 Fan on March 30, 2008 at 19:43:05 from (68.149.51.25):
In Reply to: Buying a tractor posted by relaurain on March 30, 2008 at 16:54:15:
I think you'd want a little bigger and newer than an 8N for 40 acres. Live PTO and perhaps a diesel with the cost of fuel. Any MF 35 to 60 HP tractor would give you better service and be more versatile. A 135 or other MF with the 3 cylinder Perkins diesel would have unbeatable economy and reliability. 3 Pt. hitch for sure. An MF with the Standard motors diesel is the least desirable as they don't start the easiest, especially when it's colder. Perkins diesel, Perkins gas and Continental gas are the engines of choice in MF tractors. A little bigger like a 165 would also be a good choice. Dave
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