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artroland
07-16-2007 18:53:40
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OK. So here's the skinny. I am looking at buying a Ford 8N from a fella locally for use on my little chunk of land. It will be used for cleaning up messes from horses in lean-toos, pushing a big section of metal pipe into a creek to build a culvert, and cleaning up some debris left by the previous folks on this land. Also on tap are some mowing and maybe some snow scraping in the winter.
The tractor comes with a bush hog, and a rear scraper, and optionally comes with a front load trip-bucket. My question is this. The fella who is selling it, says likely that the trip bucket would be more of a hassle than it's worth to me (remember, I am a tractor newbie, not an afficianado like all you fine folks), and I believe that if someone has the opportunity to sell you something, but doesn't it's likely for your own good. I've also asked around about this guy and their operation, and they've received very favorable comments, so I trust his opinion. But at the same time, I alsways believe in being thorough, so here I am.
My question is this, though, as I could really use a tractor with a front loader, but would that trip bucket be able to handle light scoop work, an example of which would be shoving that big metal pipe (about 500 lbs -- I could hitch up my draft and drag it, but he's not broke to harness quite well yet) into the creek and then a little backfilling. I know the scrape blade would likely handle the snow chores and more in the winter, and the tractor would be stored in the garage with the hopes that after a blizzard it would be warm enough to start. LOL.
You guys know best. Should I scrap the idea of the trip bucket, or no?
The other part is, I frankly have little clue as to how a trip-bucket works. What little experience I have is with newer tractors ('02 4400 JD, '63 4020 JD) with hydraulics. So I would be grateful if someone could either point me to, or explain the principals of this wonderful piece of engineering.
The biggest reaon I am looking at buying an 8N is that it is not only in my price range, but is also a Ford (die-hard blue oval guy, sorry), and is also low to the ground and would be a bit safer mowing the rolling hills of my pastures. It's also got great looks, and I would like to restore it to as good a condition as possible, while still using it. And interestingly enough, the guy up the road from me has one a lot like this one. But it's more of a yard ornament. Faded, but still ornamental.
Thoughts appreciated. And thanks for having such a great resource here on the web! This thread includes a poll, click here to view in advanced forum view.
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