Posted by jdemaris on December 07, 2009 at 12:32:37 from (72.171.0.147):
In Reply to: I need a tractor. posted by smithjr31 on December 07, 2009 at 11:45:29:
There are an awful lot of variables to consider, and many depend on you and your area.
From what I've seen, the IH diesel tractors e.g. the B275 and B414 are often great bargains. Parts are cheap and easy to get. They have live PTOs, hi and low range transmissions, and live hydraulics. Around 32 horse and I often find them in the $1500 price ranges. They're MUCH more tractor than any older Ford like an 8N, 2N, 9N, etc. The gas versions are great tractors also, but those engines are odd-balls and parts not so cheap and easy to find (British carbs and ignition). With them you can run a rear PTO powerer snowblower or tiller, which you can't in many other tractors that lack a low ground speed and live PTO. IH also has more modern version of the same, like the 354.
Also, these older IH tractors were still basically made new until a few years ago my Mahindra, so there are lots of parts around.
But, if you want to maintain yourself, and fuel efficiency is not a big issue, you're probably better off with a gas tractor.
What is best can depend on what is common and cheapest in your area. I'm not a big Ford fan, but the later 2000 and 3000 Ford tractors made after 1965 have all the features you want (in most versions). The older ones can too, but not as common. All depends on the options they were ordered with. Great parts availability.
A Deere 1020 or 300, A Ford 600-800-900 series with the right options, Ford 2000 - 3000 with the right options, IH B275, B414, 424, 354, etc.
Much depends on what sells high and what sells low in your area. Watch out for odd-ball tractor makes and models that no longer have good parts support - and that list is growing pretty fast.
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