I put in three years as a Massey/Allis Chalmers mechanic...two years as a Ford/Case/Steiger mechanic..and nearly 20 years as a John Deere tech....I have worked on many brands of tractors and combines from Allis to Zetrac. My opinion is they are all junk!!
If you like red iron..then the old Internationals ain't too bad a machine. My big gripe on the models mentioned(06/56/66/86) is the torque amplifiers ain't the toughest two speed around(and is the last thing out of the front half of the transmission..as in a double split)
John Deere 4010/4020 models are decent enough tractors if in good condition...not too bad to work on. I own a 4010 myself..and have a fellow's 4020 in the shop right now with the top-shaft out of the transmission and on the bench.
Ford New Holland has some decent enough tractors in about all horsepower ranges and eras...some models stink to work on.
Allis Chalmers is pretty much defunct and you would rely on whats left in Agco inventory or aftermarket for new parts. I own an Allis too...however it's a cute little 5020 made in Japan. Parts are scarce for my particular model!
Oliver and Whites are same as Allis Chalmers...all absorbed by Agco...although Oliver lovers are Oliver lovers...I have a buddy that's an Oliver lover...and I have an Oliver 1950 in the shop right now with it's 453 Detroit engine scattered across a work bench. I don't understand Oliver folks..and don't particularly like the brand! They are/were good tractors though
I was born and raised running Internationals and Case...but unless it's and older Case don't much like working on them.
The Massey Fergusons...eh?...Bleh?...The smaller ones are tough as can be...The bigger ones are what they are. Lots of folks like the Might-Fines....
As mentioned...they are all perfectly capable of being junk and potential sources for scrap iron. I would choose whichever brand/model trips your trigger then do a bit of research about just how much dealer support exists and parts availability etc. Then try buy a good/decent version of what you like.
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