Posted by docmirror on October 19, 2016 at 07:09:52 from (107.213.165.255):
In Reply to: New Guy with ???'s posted by FANTM58 on October 19, 2016 at 06:34:28:
I've never owned a IH 240 but I drove one around a bit. Decent tractor with good power. Downside is the fast hitch, and not standard 3 point, and no power steering. If you are going to get a FEL, you want that. There are conversion kits to put standard 3 point on the IH fast hitch, or maybe the seller has already put it on. Tractordata.com says it has 'transmission PTO' so no live hyd either. Depends on the price of course.
I have a Ford 8N, and while it does the jobs I want it to do, it's not the most convenient tractor on the planet. To brush hog, you need to get the tractor in front of what you want to cut, let the clutch out in N, get the blades spinning well, put the clutch in, pick a gear, slow the engine a bit, and let the clutch out again. Or, just get it spinning on already cut area and then drive right in with the clutch out. It's a bit of a hassle. Augering is also a bit of a hassle with the trans PTO drive because you have to clutch it all the time to start and stop the PTO. I've gotten used to it, and it's not a deal killer, but if you plan to PTO a lot, consider that. The 8N moves snow fine with the back blade. At your altitude, you will have less power than sea level so consider that when you shop. Just say NO to a FEL on any of the early Ford models. It will destroy the steering box within a few months.
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