Posted by Paul Butler3 on May 20, 2008 at 10:27:16 from (199.249.176.251):
I have been part time farming for 5 years now-and working on the shop for last 3. Shop is now finished and all my equipment is in decent condition so not much to do.
Farming/wrenching are my stress relievers and I am not realizing that next winter I am going to need a project. I have always wanted to restore an old tractor but never had the time-so now is the time.
I am looking for advice on what your recomendations are for where to start. I have average mechanical abilities-but have zero Diesel experience so really want to do a gas tractor.
Will probably have local body shop do painting but I will do all the rest. Not looking for a showpiece but will just be used for parades, hayrides, and maybe sickle mower around the farm.
My closest dealer is John Deere (Sloans), and I love the green iron but I grew up on a farm with a couple MM U's and Farmall H so those kind of interest me. Not really into the Fords.
So taking into consideration-in order: A) Parts availability B) Parts and initial machine costs C) Ease of restoration
What models would you recommend? I am thinking JD 620,720 or B, MM U, Farmall H. Any of those you would avoid for the reasons above? Any others you would recommend?
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