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Posted by F14 on September 04, 2001 at 11:57:48 from (216.252.28.16):
In Reply to: tractor model recommendations needed posted by pat on September 04, 2001 at 10:57:35:
I'm in coastal Maine, east of Bar Harbor, southeast of Ellsworth. I'd stay away from the 8N for a couple of reasons: 1. With the engine running at the proper speed to run PTO equipment like a brush mower, in the lowest gear, the ground speed is too fast for safe operation on hilly terrain. You may get other opinions on that, but especially for beginners, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. 2. It doesn't have live pto or live hydraulics, both of which are VERY handy to have around as you find new uses for the tractor. 3. As far as I know, you can't retrofit power steering to it, and when you discover you need a front end loader (and you will) you will want PS 4. They're very popular with the horsey set, and way overpriced for what you're getting. Finding a tractor with PS, live hydraulics, live PTO and a three point hitch for $3000 is gonna be a close call. If you could budget a bit more (say $5000) you could get a more modern (post-1980 or so) compact utility from Kubota, Ford-New Holland, John Deere or International that would have these conveniences. If $3000 is the limit, you'll have to shop a little harder. A 3 point hitch is pretty much a critical point, as the vast majority of available accessories are set up for 3 point. The other items I mentioned are nice to have, if you can find the right tractor. Larger more modern Fords might be a good combination of price vs. features, like the 600 series. I'm not familiar enough with them to get more specific. Some Internationals, like the 300-340-350 series might fill your needs. John Deeres like the M-40-420 may work as well, but will be more expensive because they're green. Doesn't make any sense to me either, but there it is. Just my opinion in all respects, of course, and others will give you more and different options.
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