Posted by Christos on May 31, 2011 at 19:48:43 from (130.108.192.67):
I have my 135 at home and it"s a great tractor (when it works and if I know how to fix my own mistakes.)
I"ve been wanting a tractor that can run a loader as I know the front end of my 135 can"t handle the strain and abuse plus the hydraulics are slow.
We used to have a Ford 4500 TLB but after Dad died and it sat for so long, we sold it. I know those for their era are great machines.
I"ve seriously been considering a Row Crop vs another utility tractor but this is the list I"ve thought up to look at.
Massey 165 - only problem, hydraulic capacity is low.
Ford 4000/4600 - better hydraulics and easy to find parts
Ford 3550/4500 - Finding another 4500 TLB in better shape than my own w/Diesel. A junkyard near Dayton has a 3550 TLB which I know is the industrial 3000 but has the same backhoe as the 4500. I know I want to get the 8spd.
John Deere 2510 - From what I read it was the row crop version of the 2020 after the 2010 went down in flames. From what I"ve read the 2510 is much better than the 2520. How hard are parts for this machine?
Does anyone have any suggestions for me? My requirement is that parts are relatively easy(ier) to find and perhaps run on biofuels when and if its necessary. Also it has to be able to have the hydraulic power to run a loader.
Where I am at in Ohio, a 2510 would have the best support followed by the Fords, but I"m not fond of the dealership here. I have a healthy working relationship my Massey dealer because of the 135.
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