Posted by charles todd on June 14, 2009 at 10:17:58 from (205.242.95.142):
In Reply to: wide or narrow on M posted by pheel on June 13, 2009 at 03:43:24:
I have a 62 Farmall 504 Diesel that I put a NEW Koyker loader on in 2007. With the loader, bucket, and hydraulics, I have spent about $4500 alone. I know the value of a 62 F504D is propably less than the loader alone. I also plan to buy a NEW Schwartz WFE to replace my Speeco WFE that is slap wore out. The reason is I can rebuild a POS for $5-600 or new for $1100 and be 2x as strong. I am also going to buy new rims and install 9.5L-15 tires.
The reason I do not mind putting $6000 into a paid for, older, solid tractor is I am not using it commercially and $6000 is just a down payment on a new equal. A 4x4 NH 60 HP with a loader, no shuttle, no remotes, bare bones tractor was $36,000. Nice, but I cannot justify that right now.
I am using this equipment to clear land (50 acres) and use my excavator to load stumps into the bucket and carry them to a pit for burning. I have uneven ground, holes, and ruts. It is HECK on the tractor, especially the WFE. The tie rods, spindle bushings, and pitman shafts are past their prime. NO WAY WOULD I USE A NARROW FRONT FOR LOADS LIKE THIS! There are times that the WFE has a hard time searching for stability. Although a NFE turns on a dime.
My Wife and Equipment Operator
Stump
More Stumps
I would have better pics, but I "misplaced" my camera and it got ran over, the root rake got it, and the disk cut into it. Looked like hammered cat $hit, but the battery and card were unharmed. Went on EBAY and found the exact camera and bought another!
Enjoy,
Charles
This post was edited by charles todd at 10:23:08 06/14/09.
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