Posted by Ultradog MN on November 12, 2013 at 19:31:07 from (174.20.229.160):
In Reply to: Ford diesel vs gasoline posted by Robert Hamilton on November 12, 2013 at 17:21:13:
There is more to it than that. First of all Ford built two different series of tractors in the 60s. The 4 cylinder tractors which were a carryover from the 50s and the 3 cylinder models which were a whole new platform starting in 1965. You also don't mention your horsepower requirements. Ford made them from about 33 hp through about 90 hp in the late 60s. The bigger ones never came as gassers. Only the smaller ones up to about 60 hp did. That said, there are advantages to both. Diesel is more reliable and longer lasting. But diesels stink and they are noisy. Gassers are quieter and don't stink so bad but will use considerably more fuel. Gassers will need more maintenance - points, plugs, carb tweeks, etc though electronic ignition is a nice way to avoid messing with points. The top end on a gasser won't last as long on a gasser but if you found one with under 4000 hours you would likely never wear it out. Gasser will start easier in the winter but if you put a block or tank heater on either of them it will start at low enough temps that you wont want to be riding on it. I prefer the 65 and newer 3 cylinder models like the 2000, 3000 and 4000. Have had all of them in both gas and diesel and they will all work their hearts out for you. Folks here will say you Gots to have live pto but I will take power steering over live pto any day. Any of the 60s Fords (except the 6000 which was kind of a bomb) were very good machines. Parts are readily available which is important. All of them - except for a few industrial models - will have 3 point hitch which is a must have in my opinion. Where are you located? If you are serious about finding a Ford you could post questions on the Ford board at the linkl below. Folks there will help you find a good one and not get snookered by pretty paint or smooth talk.
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