If you are like a lot of us you will find yourself working on more than just one tractor with your tools.
You may want to start with a decent quality set of 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive short sockets extensions in various lengths and ratchets. I personally use Craftsman, Crescent and Snap-on ratchets. I also have a set of 3/4 inch drive sockets and ratchet. This is an inexpensive import set which covers up to 2 1/2 if memory serves correctly.
As you use your tools it will be evident what you need to upgrade ie: deepwell sockets exc.
You will need box-end wrenches up to at least 7/8" Craftsman makes sturdy ones but they are quite thick. Crescent makes a very nice wrench which is thinner and has the feel of a Snap-On to me.
In my shop I use a CP734 1/2 inch impact wrench the most. Not the most powerful but very controllable as to torque. I also have an air ratchet and a 3/4 in. impact which is nice to have for lug nuts on tractors and trucks.
Torque wrench: I have used and actually have a beam-type wrench but I always found that it was hard to see and clumsy to use. I use a 3/8 and 1/2 in. click-type wrench. It is easy to ignore but almost every fastener on your tractor has a torque value to follow.
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Today's Featured Article - Madison's County - by Anthony West. Philip Madison has been a good friend of mine for quite some time. He has patiently suffered my incessant chit chat on the subject of tractors for longer than I care to remember, and on many occasions he has put himself out, dropped what ever it was he was doing, to come and lend a hand cranking handles, or loading a find onto a trailer. Although he himself has never actually owned or restored a tractor, he was always enthusiastic and always around helping with other peoples projects.
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