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Rob Pastore

09-25-2003 07:48:51

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We have just recently moved to a small farm in Upstate NY. I have about 11A that need to be cut and a pretty large garden to care for. I need to get a tractor and there is a 9N for sale locally with a cutter bar. Is this type of tractor large enough to handle this type of work? Assuming it is in good running condition?

Thanks for any feed back.

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souNdguy

09-25-2003 21:09:23

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Re: 9N in reply to Rob Pastore, 09-25-2003 07:48:51

Like others said.. the 9n is a possibility.. but spend a couple hundred more and get a NAA or jubilee.. more horses.. and live hyds.. and positin AND draft control. Runs a 5' hog and a 3 bottom plow.. as opposed the the 9n 2 bottom plow.

When you say cutting bar.. you mean like a sickle bar mower? If so, it is a nice hay or plain pasture mower.. a bushhog it is not... heavy brush will turn that into a money magnet when you start having to fix it and change out cutters.. etc.

Soundguy

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BillM-OH

09-25-2003 20:52:44

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Re: 9N in reply to Rob Pastore, 09-25-2003 07:48:51

Rob -- I do my 8 acres here in Ohio with an 8N with 5 foot mowers. I do my 165 acre spread in upstate NY with an 861 & 6 foot stuff (only mow about 10 acres + plowing, dragging & snow plowing). I would recommend the larger tractor for 11 acres -- especially if hilly like the Catskills. Live PTO, power steering, etc... You can do it with a 9N, but will take more time.

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Mike Pa.

09-25-2003 13:24:33

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Re: 9N in reply to Rob Pastore, 09-25-2003 07:48:51

The 9n is large enough to handle the mowing and garden, but will require some maintance to keep it starting and running properly. It is an old tractor and doesn't have live pto, 12 volts , power steering and sometimes good brakes. The hydralic system is also limited. If you enjoy working on old tractors, 9n is a great tractor. If you have the bucks consider something newer.

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Rob Pastore

09-26-2003 04:55:34

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Re: Re: 9N in reply to Mike Pa., 09-25-2003 13:24:33

Thanks to everyone who responded. I appreciate the advice and will do some more research before I buy. Thanks again.

Rob

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Mike S

09-25-2003 08:06:59

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Re: 9N in reply to Rob Pastore, 09-25-2003 07:48:51

Depends on several things. One, how mechanically inclined/talented are you? Two, how much money do you have in the kitty for buying a tractor and implements? Three, condition of the property? A 9n is a nice little tractor and lots of folks get lots of work out of them. But they do require some tinkering now and then. If you want the area to look like a mown lawn, then you need a tractor that will handle a 6 or 7 foot finish mower (read pricey here) at a decent speed so you don't spend all your weekend mowing. If I did not already have a tractor, I would look at buying a later model Ford in the hundred or thousand series. good units with some more modern conveniences the 9N does not have. Unless you are in a dying duckfit hurry and the deal on the 9N is so good, I would spend some time here and buy a book on tractors that would make me a more knowledgeable buyer. In addition you need to be aware of tractor safety and operation. Good luck. I don't mean to scare you off, but an educated consumer is a happy one.

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Evil Steve

09-25-2003 08:00:56

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Re: 9N in reply to Rob Pastore, 09-25-2003 07:48:51

Rob-

The N is fine for what you describe BUT realize that the N has some limitations you won't find in newer tractors that sell for about the same $.

Ns are great little tough tractors, but they are all over 50 years old and generally speaking require more maintenance. My advice is to learn about these, later model Fords (601, 801), Fergusons, Deeres, etc from looking at posts on this and other sites.

What is most important in the selection of whatever tractor is its engine, hydraulics, and tranny/clutch/pto condition. If you or someone who is knowledgeable about tractors don;t properly evaluate a tractor's condition you WILL end up frustraed and perhaps spending big $ unecessarily.

As for availability in your area, there is a want ad section on this site. Also check papers, local tractor dealers.

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