(quoted from post at 20:01:27 04/14/16) Like the title says, if you could have one and only one tractor, what tractor would that be? Realistically speaking.
I've only owned two tractors so I really can't answer this. I'm curious as what most people will choose.
f a man can afford a new tractor these days, he can probably afford to hire maintenance done or just trade for a newer one when something goes wrong. No computer eqmt to work on it with anyway & no stock room full of electronic gizmos to swap until he finds the one that fixes it.(quoted from post at 12:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
(quoted from post at 10:31:49 04/17/16)f a man can afford a new tractor these days, he can probably afford to hire maintenance done or just trade for a newer one when something goes wrong. No computer eqmt to work on it with anyway & no stock room full of electronic gizmos to swap until he finds the one that fixes it.(quoted from post at 12:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
(quoted from post at 12:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
e did say "new", not 10 to 40 years old.(quoted from post at 18:22:26 04/17/16)(quoted from post at 12:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
We have a constant stream of people here that cannot deal with the "sophisticated electronics" of a simple mechanical breaker point/coil system, generator/voltage regulator, or the intricacies of a century old carburetor fuel system. They can't deal with a hydraulic lift that won't or brakes that don't.. I have a 40 year newer "modern" diesel tractor that has no ignition system, no carburetor, and brakes that work. It has a butt f"n simple mechanical fuel pump and three fuel injectors. It is more reliable and easier to understand and service than any 8N and I can work on it every bit as easy as an 8N. It does have an "alternator" which I am sure for many here makes it beset with witchcraft. Unless you opt for a less than 10 year old computer controlled high end machine the bug-aboo of a modern unservicable tractors is a total myth.
TOH
That one's actually an x01 series. I really like those too.(quoted from post at 21:03:23 04/14/16) Something like this.
(quoted from post at 20:10:48 04/17/16) If I could find a skidsteer with 3pt hitch at a reasonable price, I
think that would be it. Of course I want the post hole digger and
other attachments too. Should be able to find the whole package
for around $500 right? Still under warranty would be nice.
Can you send a picture? LOL(quoted from post at 19:13:03 04/17/16)(quoted from post at 20:10:48 04/17/16) If I could find a skidsteer with 3pt hitch at a reasonable price, I
think that would be it. Of course I want the post hole digger and
other attachments too. Should be able to find the whole package
for around $500 right? Still under warranty would be nice.
i've got exactly what u need. bring cash.
signed, Craigslist user.
Can you send a picture? LOL
t $500? What do you think? :roll:(quoted from post at 23:41:31 04/17/16)Can you send a picture? LOL
wait a minute. are u saying u don't trust random internet strangers?
:shock:
(quoted from post at 18:39:02 04/17/16)e did say "new", not 10 to 40 years old.(quoted from post at 18:22:26 04/17/16)(quoted from post at 12:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
We have a constant stream of people here that cannot deal with the "sophisticated electronics" of a simple mechanical breaker point/coil system, generator/voltage regulator, or the intricacies of a century old carburetor fuel system. They can't deal with a hydraulic lift that won't or brakes that don't.. I have a 40 year newer "modern" diesel tractor that has no ignition system, no carburetor, and brakes that work. It has a butt f"n simple mechanical fuel pump and three fuel injectors. It is more reliable and easier to understand and service than any 8N and I can work on it every bit as easy as an 8N. It does have an "alternator" which I am sure for many here makes it beset with witchcraft. Unless you opt for a less than 10 year old computer controlled high end machine the bug-aboo of a modern unservicable tractors is a total myth.
TOH
(quoted from post at 09:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
(quoted from post at 10:29:02 04/18/16)(quoted from post at 09:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
What? I have a scanner so working on a newer vehicle is easy plus instead of tune ups every 12K or so I now drive 100K and just change the plugs. No carb to tweak either. Maintenance would be my reason for buying something much newer, lot less of it to do! Heck in the bad old days the average car needed a valve job between 80 and 100K and rings and bearings at less than 120K. Vehicles built sense the late 80's average 200K before engine troubles happen. And on a lot built after 00 it's only due it's 2nd set of plugs at 200K. I can deal with changing a bad sensor for that!
Rick
I missed this post, my apologies, TOH.(quoted from post at 15:22:26 04/17/16)(quoted from post at 12:00:41 04/17/16) Yes, I was talking about working tractors. Not show tractors.
I'm curious out of the people who would chose a modern tractor who would work on most of the stuff themselves like they do their old tractors. The maintenance would be my reason for always sticking with old tractors. Same with cars, I hate new cars.
We have a constant stream of people here that cannot deal with the "sophisticated electronics" of a simple mechanical breaker point/coil system, generator/voltage regulator, or the intricacies of a century old carburetor fuel system. They can't deal with a hydraulic lift that won't or brakes that don't.. I have a 40 year newer "modern" diesel tractor that has no ignition system, no carburetor, and brakes that work. It has a butt f"n simple mechanical fuel pump and three fuel injectors. It is more reliable and easier to understand and service than any 8N and I can work on it every bit as easy as an 8N. It does have an "alternator" which I am sure for many here makes it beset with witchcraft. Unless you opt for a less than 10 year old computer controlled high end machine the bug-aboo of a modern unservicable tractors is a total myth.
TOH
(quoted from post at 10:58:40 04/19/16) I'm surprised that no one mentioned the Essex Tri-Directional.
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