Re: Beginner questions on restoration

Posted by Cim on July 07, 2002 at 17:43:42 from (12.110.9.123):

In Reply to: Beginner questions on restoration posted by Broice on July 07, 2002 at 17:01:01:

Hi, Broice ... I'm sure you're gonna get a lot of replies 'cuz we ALL got our own opinions when it comes to tractors ... but since I'm apparently the first to read your message, I'll give it my 2 cents worth.

I'd say, keep looking. First, you'd definitely appreciate having a 3-point hitch. It's easier to find implements to fit a 3-point and one heck of a lot easier to put them on and take them off the tractor. It's also very useful to have live PTO (i.e., PTO will turn while tractor is moving) for things like running a mower, baler, snow blower, etc. Depending on how long you're willing to keep looking, you just might be able to find a good, complete, well-running tractor with 3-pt. and live PTO for two grand, certainly for three. I think $2k is too high for a running but not otherwise impressive 1950's Oliver w/o 3-pt. If it came with a bunch of implements to fit it, that might be different. Just MY opinion, anyway.

Oh, a little tip ... when you find a tractor you're interested in, go to the discussion board here for that make, then do a search for the particular model. Most models of tractors were good, but a very few -- most would agree -- were "lemons." Reading what owners and former owners say about them will help you sort the good from the not-so good. Hope this is at least a tiny bit of help ... good luck! Cim

• Forty Acres & a John Deere Tractor

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