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Re: LOOKING FOR A TRACTOR
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Posted by Dave H (MI) on July 17, 2005 at 14:55:33 from (205.188.117.66):
In Reply to: LOOKING FOR A TRACTOR posted by ERICA MARTINEZ on July 17, 2005 at 11:35:27:
You need to be able to work on an older tractor to make it a good candidate. I have an old Farmall that has never needed a bit of work in 3 years but, realistically, the day is coming. I have a 9N that is almost constantly needing something. That 9N you mention is over the top on price. Don't know on the JD...green/yellow makes me nauseous. The NICE thing about older tractors is that they are usually easy to fix if you get a good solid runner to start with. If you want an "N" series Ford you will be happier with the 8N over the 9N. A REALLY good choice would be a Ford from the late 80's like a 1520. I also have one of these and it (with a small loader attached) is a real workhorse. Just some thoughts.
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