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Re: Ford N8 or Massey (Harris) Ferguson TO-20
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Posted by Marvin on August 17, 2004 at 10:58:57 from (198.209.172.106):
In Reply to: Ford N8 or Massey (Harris) Ferguson TO-20 posted by RC on August 16, 2004 at 23:02:46:
It is my opinion, that most of the early Fords and Fergies are sold to and owned by people who know nothing about tractors. They have become the tractor to buy, by those who have no clue about what they need in or of a tractor. They are most usually a terrible buy when it comes to cost verses features, ie. low HP and no live or independent PTO or hydraulics. But hey they are cute little tractors, aren't they? Better choices as far as power and features for the dollar are things like the AC: WD, WD45, CA, D-14 and D-15, JD: 420, Case: VAC, and the list goes on and on. John Deere's can be pricey but hold their value well. AC's often need to be converted to 3 pt. hitch if they haven't already been, but they usually offer more HP per dollar than about any other brand. They have independent power through a hand clutch or power director rather than through a 2 stage foot clutch. MF made a lot of good tractors, and with good features as did Ford after the N series. Most tractors, even if they didn't start life with a 3 point hydraulic system, have been or can be converted to one. To be useful you must be able to stop a tractors forward or backward movement while still being able to use the PTO and hydraulics. If that's not possible, then the tractor is best suited for parades and hay rides.
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