Ford 3600 tractor should i buy?

I am looking to buy my first tractor. I know how to use them but, Don't know much about the models. I have an ad in the WV Farm bulletin, and have gotten a call from a man that has a Ford 3600 model for sale. I cannot find any info on the specs of this tractor online, so seeking your advice.

It comes with couple year old brush hog, plow and disc attachement for $8k.I have not seen it but wnated to no more before i pursue, with what to look for, etc.

The 3600 is rated 42 hp and shipping weight is 3665#. Mine and most of the ones I've seen have power steering, differential lock, 8 speed transmission, and live PTO. Mine handles a 6 ft bush hog and double 14" plow just fine.

If the one you're asking about has the above options, good tires, decent paint, reasonably low hours, (maybe under 3000)etc, then I would probably go look at it at the $8000 price. I wouldn't take that for mine and the equipment you listed.

According to the 2003 Used Tractor Price Guide the 3600 was produced from '76 to '81, the recommended prices range from a low of $3140 (Gas powered '76 in poor condition) to a high $8170 ('81 Diesel in premium condition) so you should endeavor to find out what year the tractor was built as a $5000 price difference is considerable. The prices in the book are less the costs of any repairs required to make the tractor workable and premium condition is define as a tractor with no mechanical problems, it has straight sheet metal not needing a paint job, but not necessarily in show condition.

The accessories you list should cost at or under $1000 on the used implement market, around $500 if you really shopped around hard. Good luck.

Mike