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Posted by buickanddeere on February 03, 2009 at 08:46:15 from (216.183.136.2):

In Reply to: Ford 9N posted by scott bennett on February 02, 2009 at 13:45:41:

Depends on who you ask. This topic has been beaten to death dozens of times in the achieves.
There are those who will tell you the Ford 9N,2N & 8N were/are the greatest tractors ever built. And they are up to any task, have enough power, modern features and cost pennies per day to operate.
You want something with live pto, live high flow/high pressure hydraulics, differential lock, a real drawbar, 3 pt hitch, power steering. 12V factory electrics, dealership parts support, roll over protection system (rops) and working brakes.
The Ford N series is also the single most popular tractor found laying on top of its maimed/killed operator.
Needless to say, the Ford N series doesn't qualify. The 800 and later series Fords may have some of those features for similar money.
Even if you insist on used, which I found doesn't save any money if you keep track of the cost of service parts. Hydraulic hoses, tires, tubes, rims, clutch, batteries, starter, alternator, gauges, tie rod ends, brakes etc. Will push the price of a used tractor within range of a new or low hours used tractor. After all the repairs all you still have is an old tractor that isn't worth beans more than when you started.
At least walk through the local dealerships and ask what the company has in stripped down plain utility tractors with factory incentives. You will at least get a feel for real value when looking at used equipment.
You can get a JD 2305 with all those previous features and M4WD and warranty for $11,000.They also take bolt on loaders, mowers, backhoes etc without fiddling and fighting.
The 2305 makes the same power as an 8N and can drag the 8N around like a toy on loose or wet ground.
A pet peeve here from myself and anybody that gives a care about wildlife. I'm a hunter b.t.w so don't get me wrong.
Birds, turkeys, quail, pheasants, rabbits, deer etc all thrive in over grown farms. Urban people see this, like the sights & sounds then purchase the rural property.
They immediately post no hunting signs on every fence post. Let dogs and cats loose to hunt and kill everything they find.
Then jump on their new tractor and bush hog. Then chop every inch of grass, trees, berry bushes, wildlife habitat, nests with eggs, nests with baby birds, small animals and young deer hiding in the grass. To little bits.
Later they p*ss and moan about "hunters" killing all the animals that used to be in their place.

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