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Re: Buying my first tractor
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Posted by Pat on May 31, 2000 at 21:07:33 from (199.174.228.223):
In Reply to: Buying my first tractor posted by Daniel Dickerson on May 31, 2000 at 16:11:56:
Ioway Boy is right. If you know someone that knows tractors, take 'em with you. Sounds like you'll definitely want a 3-point, and that ups the ante a bit. Maybe 35 horsepower or so. A Ford 8N might do, although it's a lower horsepower tractor. A Farmall Super H would be a good choice as well, as would a John Deere 50. If the tractor you find doesn't have a 3-point count on 7 or 800 to put one on. It'll make finding equipment easier. Check the links on this site to find out a lot about what horsepower and equipment is on what model of tractor. That will make your search alot easier. Watch the classifieds in your local paper for a while, check at nearby implement dealers (probably, but not always, higher price) to get a feel for the market. You'll find that some brands command higher prices for similar horsepower and equipment (3-point, live PTO and hydraulics). I won't name names, but since I own a Farmall, the higher priced ones are green and yellow 2 cylinder jobs. :-) Also watch the ads on this site and ATIS. There are a couple good articles on what to look at and for in the article archives (second line under "Research & Info" on the left side of the page). You might try calling your county extension agent, many states have good checklists for equipment purchase (Utah Extansion has a good list hat is downloadable and printable). But make sure you've got a checklist and use it. Run the tractor, and make sure all the levers, push/pull controls, brakes, etc. work. Run it long enough to warm it up. You'll see this advice in the articles.
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