Posted by JerryS on November 21, 2015 at 21:01:17 from (98.80.106.51):
For some time I've been watching the ads with an idea of finding a 'new' tractor to replace my JD 1020. Just never liked it. Yesterday there was a '69 Ford 4000 gas burner advertised in Craig's List. From what I could see, it was worth a close look. Only thing, the look wasn't so close---160 miles away in East Texas. But off I went. I've always liked the Ford Ns and 600 series; I've never been around the thousand series tractors, but based on favorable comments here I knew I would like to check them out, so off I went this morning.
Over two hours later I was somewhere south of Dallas looking at this tractor. It was in really good original condition--no spray paint, no steam cleaning. It was raised indoors. The tin was straight, steering was tight, gears shifted easily, and it purred like a kitten. It had 3,600 hours. All the rubber was new! And he was asking only $2,800! They may be cheaper than that where you live, but around here that's a steal.
The problem? That sucker was huge! That in itself was no problem; the real problem was that it wouldn't fit on my trailer. The rear wheel width, outside to outside, was 7 1/2 feet. My trailer, between the rails, is only 6' 4". I have no access to a larger trailer, so I had to very reluctantly walk away. I've been moping all evening.
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