If you can make it through the riga-marole of becoming a doctor then you can learn to work on tractors!
Sflem is right though, an H is significantly simpler from a mechanical standpoint and will teach you the basics. From a physical standpoint, the 560 is the ultimate evolution of an M, and an M is almost literally a 30% enlarged H.
I agree to start with the H; it already runs and you can get your feet wet and find out if you really enjoy it or not. I think you will though.
A restored 560 is a handsome tractor indeed! As long as it's not a basket case and since the price is right, you are good to go. Is it gas or diesel?
I started with a plain old M that ran with a little tinkering and got it figured out pretty quickly. The disease can spread quickly though, Now I have a yard full of red beasts.
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