I follow the Ford board board and saw your posts there. The 3000 you posted the photo of only has the straight up 4 speed so i would pass on it for the same reasons the others said. I do like Fords. I have a 3000 and a 4000 now and have bought and sold several of them in the last 10,12 years. Both models are excellent, bullet proof machines. But with 60 acres I might lean toward buying a 4000 if I were you. Yes, they are bigger and taller than a 3000 which for work in the woods isn't quite as handy. But they are better tractors over all with simpler, stronger front ends - for Loader work and will almost always have 8 speeds and live pto whereas, a 2/3000 may or may not. They also have outstanding brakes and the 3000s have adequate brakes. They also have about 14 or 15 more HP which never hurts. A lot of guys here will tell you you GOTTA to have a diesel. Maybe if you are really farming that 60 acres you would want a diesel but most of us weekend warrior types who might put 50 - 200 hours a year at most on a tractor will do just fine with a gasser. I have one of each and like them equally well. They are both entirely reliable and will suit your purposes well. One other thing I would add is are you positive you need a loader? A loader will make an otherwise nimble tractor a clumsy dreadnought for many things. If i could have only one tractor, only one, I definitely wouldn't want a loader on it. So maybe look for a 3000 or 4000 without a loader for now. If you decide you really do need a loader then you can add one later or better yet, buy a second tractor that has one. Kudos to you for doing your homework here before you buy. The Ford board here is the best on the internet with a good group of very knowledgeable guys there. Dont be shy to ask for their opinions. Use searchtempest.com to find tractors in your area. Type in your zip code and the distance you want to travel and let it search all the craigslists in that area. Good luck on your search and keep us posted. I really do like my Fords.
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