Posted by dpski on September 17, 2009 at 06:17:44 from (128.221.197.56):
Red, Green, or Blue ?
Now I know this question has probably come up a gazillion times before and I"ve searched and read some of the threads. But I thought besides helping me with my decision it would provide some good entertainment for others to see the different opinions from folks again.
Short question; Farmall H, JD B, or TO-30 / MF35?
Long version below;
I"m inching my way out of complete tractor newbie status as I work on my first tractor, a Case VAI. Have done quite a bit, but I"m by no means a "real" mechanic. Probably takes me 10 times as long to do something as someone who really knows what they"re doing.
Contemplating bumping up to a slightly bigger tractor. Now the truth of the matter is I don"t "really" need a tractor, it has nothing to do with need ;-) Most I would do with it is take it to the local country fair, maybe do a casual fun tractor pull, not a real competition, and maybe put a sickle-bar on it to help my neighbor up the street mow under his apple trees once in awhile. Frankly my current tractor can do all this except it"s a little small and not geared ideally for tractor pulls.
Looking for one where there is a huge body of knowledge and parts availability. Not concerned with restoring a rarity and making money. Want something I can easily find parts and assistance on. Want something that is at least running when I get it, don"t want to deal with stuck pistons and complete engine rebuilds. Probably in the 1947-1955 range. The CASE I have has been pretty good regarding this, folks in the CASE forum and local mechanic have been tremendous resources.
Here"s my choices so far, which seem to be within my budget for a not so pretty, but running tractor that will need some TLC.
Farmall H, lots and lots made, seems to be tons of parts available and not much different than my CASE as far as learning how things work. Super A would be good too.
John Deere Model B - yeah I know, it"s that green paint thing. In my neck of the woods there just seems to be more of these things than any other type. For me I see that as a good thing for parts and help. Definitely different than a traditional 4cyl tractor. Could be kind of fun, could be a pain too, don"t really know? Model M would be o.k. too, but not many deals on those around.
Massey Ferguson or Ferguson 30 or 35, have always liked the size / appearance, really the more appropriate size for me. Seems to be quite a loyal following, even though production numbers were small compared to the H & B. Are parts still easy to get for these? Are they readily interchangable between the Fords, Fergusons of this vintage? 3pt hitch could be useful in the future, don"t really need it right now.
Like the H for at my local Case-IH dealer there is a wonderful walking encyclopedia of mechanic who has helped me with my questions on my Case.
Like the JD too, something about that 2 banger sound that is addictive. (Luke, beware the force)
Like the Fergie"s too, like "em all that"s my problem.
I"m sure you guys have a whole lot more experience than myself so any thoughts / suggestions?
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