Re: The best first tractor?

Posted by dick on April 02, 2001 at 08:02:50 from (63.120.111.98):

In Reply to: The best first tractor? posted by Doug on April 01, 2001 at 19:11:58:

The 9N probably isn't going to be enough tractor for your purposes. Of those you've listed, the WD45 would probably be the best.

I'd suggest taking a look at other wide-front tractors with hydraulic hitches (3-point or Fast Hitch). A Ford 850 or 860 might be OK depending upon how heavy your brush is. An International 300 Utility is a little bigger, has 2-way hydraulics and live PTO, and might be a better choice. If you do consider a Farmall M, as an inexperienced operator, I'd strongly suggest that you should be looking for one with a wide front. If you are going to be operating a Bush Hog, make sure you have either live PTO or an overrunning clutch - otherwise the energy stored in the spinning blade can drive you forward even when you have the clutch pedal on the floor.

Another good thing to do would be to read the articles on buying a tractor, operating a Bush Hog, etc. in the Article Archive in "Research & Info" on the left side of your browser page, and to look in the archives of these forums for further information.

Good luck on your adventure in tractoring.

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