 Brandon: Wide open gave you the specs, and I can add a few comments. I'm just about finished with a rebuild of a '50 VAC. I still need to finish the grill. As to your questions, the PTO is not live. It is a transmission driven unit. Models that had the Eagle Hitch did use an engine driven hydraulic pump, so the hydraulics are live. As far as reliablility, I think most would agree that they were tough little buggers, and pretty much over built in all areas. They can be had pretty cheap as compared to other makes and models, but like anything 50 years old, parts can be a little tough to find new, but there were so many built, used parts are pretty plentiful. The common narrow front tricycle like mine are the cheapest, and the rarer types likes orchards, industrials, highs, and such go for more. They make a pretty capable little tractor, start easily if they are kept up mechanically, and handle pretty well. I still marvel that my dad farmed 80 acres when he was starting out with such a small unit. It must have been a long chore to plow that much in a season! Frank-in-Pasadena (on the road)
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