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Posted by TD on June 30, 2004 at 17:42:08 from (4.152.153.243):
Was all set to buy a Ford 8N because my neighbor told me that it would be a good little tractor for me. I am NOT a mechanic of any sort. I have 20 acres, mostly pasture, so I would use the tractor for cutting fields (not as high as the hay, just keeping it cut) and need a bush hog. I would also use a plow/cultivator later on to cut up some of that pasture for future garden. The 8N sounded ok. So did a JD 650 that another neighbor had to sell, but the neighbor advising the 8N told me that I could get the Ford for 1/2 the price, or almost. I'm looking to spend around 3K max. Also, the JD is pretty small, and I wondered how well it could bush hog. I think it is called a "garden" tractor.
However, on another forum, I have now learned that the 8N might not be the best one for me due to lots of things: primarily safety factors. I've learned that there are "better" models that can do the job and also safer, and mechanically easier, or at least as simple. The question now is: allright, what? I know what a Farmall looks like (do they have the live PTO/hydraulics?); I do not know Oliver or the Ford 660 (also suggested). IH was another one suggested. Figured before I bought, I'd do research and ask experts on this forum. The needs: bushhog, live PTO/hydraulics (wouldn't be able to do much manually), safety, ease of repair, cost. Thanks. But, on another forum
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