I've been kicking around the idea to get a gas tractor (vs diesel) and still swerve into something "old" yet usefull on the farm. Chores would be pulling a trailer, tedding hay, maybe raking and if in a pinch - square baling.
One of the "era's" I'm somewhat interested in is a tractor from the 1950's and the styling that goes with it.
Some things I'd like to have are 3 point hitch and live PTO. I know I can get a JD 2 cylinder with both - but they can be expensive!
One of the tractors that intrigues me is the Allis Chalmers WD-45. Live PTO (in a round about way - but none the less live), but no 3 pt hitch?
Live PTO would be nice for baling, 3 pt hitch for just hooking up modern equipment.
What are your thoughts on the WD45? Is it a good baler tractor if needed in a pinch? How thirsty is the gas engine? 6 or 12 volts? Parts availability - good or bad? Can a 3 pt hitch be fitted to a WD45? Not looking for something that would require a crazy rebuild, just a worker. How common is a wide front end?
Any advice, tips are much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill
One of the "era's" I'm somewhat interested in is a tractor from the 1950's and the styling that goes with it.
Some things I'd like to have are 3 point hitch and live PTO. I know I can get a JD 2 cylinder with both - but they can be expensive!
One of the tractors that intrigues me is the Allis Chalmers WD-45. Live PTO (in a round about way - but none the less live), but no 3 pt hitch?
Live PTO would be nice for baling, 3 pt hitch for just hooking up modern equipment.
What are your thoughts on the WD45? Is it a good baler tractor if needed in a pinch? How thirsty is the gas engine? 6 or 12 volts? Parts availability - good or bad? Can a 3 pt hitch be fitted to a WD45? Not looking for something that would require a crazy rebuild, just a worker. How common is a wide front end?
Any advice, tips are much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill