Posted by Dan Bear Kelley on January 27, 2008 at 12:01:34 from (206.53.20.159):
(NY Bill or anyone else) With the shorter wheelbase (Wheatland or Utility) 656, how much of a project is it to replace the bushings, pins, etc. that wear with the loader work? How much do the castings wear? Can they be bushed? The reason I ask is that I don't intend to put a bunch of hours on the tractor. Landscape work is more of an excuse to buy another tractor for the collection. :-) So, if I find a tractor that needs all this work, should I be wary of it or should I buy it knowing I can do the repairs needed?
Also, it was mentioned that the 2250 was one loader available for the 656. Any others out there? Pros? Cons? I'm looking at light to moderate landscaping work: back blade (or box blade), moving sand, moving loosened dirt, drilling post holes, disking the driveway.
Yes, a 656 may be a lot of tractor for that work, but I've always gotten very capable tools for any job. It always makes things easier. I could get a Kubota or some compact tractor to do this work, but I wouldn't be proud, then, to have it in my collection. :-) The good news is that my wife has not said "No" to getting a 656 (or any other '06/'56). She does want live hydraulics, power steering and a 3-pt hitch on "Her" M first.
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