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Should we purchase a Chase as our first tractor?

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Dyanne

07-31-2001 23:04:48




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We are brand new to tractors, and have found a 1948 Case with new tires and a brush hog for $1,000. Not knowing the overall condition of the tractor, but knowing that it has been working for years, and told over the phone that it runs well. It has both a crank and a battery starter. Is such an old Case a good 'first' tractor for two folks who have not been around tractors before? we need one for mowing (not haying)a large area with some hills. Any and all practical insight would be welcomed. Are these engines relatively easy to maintain? My assumption is that an engine that old is going to be quite simple compared to more modern versions...is that accurate?

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Tom Harrower

08-02-2001 20:45:31




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 Re: Re: should we purchase a Chase as our first tractor? in reply to Kenny Christopherson, 07-31-2001 23:14:47  
Hello Friend, your assumption is accurate as Kenny mentioned, simple and dependable are two standout qualities of tractors produced in that time period. Keep in mind though, any tractor is only capable of providing good dependable service if it is good working order. If you are purchasing this classic tractor with the intention of putting it to work in the field, you should be prepared to put some amount of "elbow grease" into your new old workhorse to get it into the appropriate condition for the workload you plan to subject the tractor to. When you take any type of equipment, and work it hard, any weakness will not take long to show. If the tractor will run the brush hog for a while with no problems the way you purchased it, great. Just dont be dissapointed if oil starts spewing out of the PTO seal, or the tractor dies 30 minutes into your work because rust from the gas tank clogged the screen in the fuel filter. You should plan on checking the condition of every component, and doing some "preventative maintenence" before you put the tractor to work. By the way, my first tractor was a Ford 8-N, but overall my two Case tractors, A 1945 Model SO, and a 1953 VAC are my favorites. One thousand dollars for a running tractor with a brush hog sounds like a good deal to me, you should see much enjoyment with your new tractor, good luck to you..... .Tom

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