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Re: Buying/fixing/using old tractors
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Posted by alaskapete on December 19, 2006 at 12:27:59 from (75.176.13.169):
In Reply to: Buying/fixing/using old tractors posted by Kickinbull on December 19, 2006 at 12:07:32:
I see three issues in answering this question:
1. Availability of parts. Without a doubt John Deere, International and Ford are easiest to find parts for at a reasonable price.
2. What kind of tractor do you like best? In other words, what color bug do you have? Follow your heart to a degree.
3. What kind of local expertise do you have nearby. If a particular dealer, local mechanic, relative, best friend, etc. loves and knows a particular tractor, you might lean in his direction as you will need help from someone who actually knows something about tractors.
Have a great time. we do, and you can see by this discussion, there all knids of people fixing up all kinds of tractors.
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