Sorry in advance that this is kind of long.
But, I wanted to give you all the info I could...Has anyone heard of a Deordson brand tractor? I am looking to purchase a tractor for mowing, snow plowing (in Wisconsin), bushhogging etc. I recently ran across a Deordson tractor.
The seller says it is an English Ford from the '50's. But I thought those were Fordson's.
The seller also says it runs about 50hp (a bit large for my needs), but it is relatively cheap ($2500) compared to others I have found in the area. It's in reasonable shape, recently painted to hide the rust. But it looks like it was cleaned well before the paint job. There is some perforation on the rear fenders. But I can live with that if it works well and I can find parts and service. My main problem is that it doesn't have a front hydraulic system. Again, the seller says I can add a Ford pump to the front to run a front loader. But, so far I haven't found another source to support his claim. Several of the parts have ENFO, in the Ford stylized script, stamped on them. It has a 6 forward speed transmission (2 reverse Hi/Lo) in an H configuration. There appears to be 2 brake pedals on the right, which can be locked together. The clutch on the left. A manually controlled throttle and choke are mounted in the center. I think it has a 4 cyl engine with a side mounted distributor. (Some of the other posting indicated that was important?) So, is this a Ford product?
Will I be able to find a hydraulic pump and front loader without paying and arm and a leg?
Should I keep looking? Thanks for your help.
Another Newbie,
Paul
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