Posted by Paul in MN on January 28, 2009 at 19:07:56 from (71.210.134.140):
In Reply to: ford vs oliver posted by winterwisc on January 28, 2009 at 16:21:42:
I like the Oliver 550, but I think at this time it is a collector tractor. But maybe you should talk to some of the Oliver guys in your area. I have been told that some of the parts are quite difficult to get, if/when needed. IIRC, this model was made for only 2 years?? And there weren't a large number made, so it is not often that someone is parting one out making parts available. Yes, it has some very nice features,and I'd like to have one.
But if you are going to get a working tractor that meets up with some of the hard knocks of tractor life, then I'd favor the Ford. And it all has to do with parts availability. I think the Fords had a better engine and were pretty solid performers. Serious parts are available because so many were built and there has been a big enough market to keep aftermarket parts in production.
I run Ford and IH tractors in the usual farming/field part of our operation, but now have 2 Minneapolis Molines for moving wagons and equipment around in the yard and sheds. The MMs are being used, but are on light duty, as they kind of fit the "collector status" with hard to find parts. AGCO is the parts supplier for both Oliver and MM, and they have deleted out huge numbers of parts for the MM, and probably the Oliver also. I have MUCH better parts availability for the Fords and IHs. JD has been excellent for parts availability also.
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