Need Feedback on Best Older 100HP Ford

canerun75

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I am consolidating equipment on the farm and looking for a dependable older Ford. I was curious if I could get feedback from Ford folks on my best options, looking for:
At least 100HP at PTO
No cab
front wheel assist
very little electronics and simple to work on.

I am thinking the TW series, possibly an 8530. I grew up on a 9700 and a TW-20 but know those aren't really available over here with FWA.
I know some of the newer ones have powershift but I am concerned about the electronics side of that and support down the road.
Thoughts? Much appreciated!
 
You'd be hard pressed to find a TW without a cab, at least around here. I would stay away from the 60 series and later if electrical issues concern you.

Given the parameters you describe, I'd look for a 7710 and put an aftercooler on it myself. In factory form, it will put out 92-95 HP at the PTO reliably all day long. If you need a little more, aftercooling would be recommended.
 
Where is 'over here'?
Maybe a Ford 8210. Many were FWA but I don't know if I've seen one without a cab...but that depends on where you are I guess.
 
My mistake, for some reason I thought it posted location. It's been awhile since I posted anything - I am in the states. The 40 series might work too I guess but don't know as much about them as far as part support - doesn't look like there was as many made. Thanks for responses.
 
Oh ok. There are no 100+ hp tractors here without cabs... at least none I'd want to drive. I've seen a few FWA open station TW's for sales in the southern US, but they are pretty rare. I'd take a cab with ac and a radio over an open station tractor personally.
 
There’s a front wheel assist, open station, TW-5 for sale at Burkholder tractor in Lebanon PA. Knowing them it’s probably ridiculously overpriced, we called them on a 3600 once and they wanted 10k for it.
 
Here’s a picture, it’s on tractor house if you want to give it a look
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7710 open station... I have one on the lot now. comes rated at 98 hp but usually does more, and can do much more. These are very frugal on fuel compared to their bigger sisters. I even have a cab model as well as a 7700. All perform well but the late series 7710 had a much quieter cab on them. They are my preference.. And the parts still plentiful as opposed to newer models. The mega flow hydraulics common on the late series also made them excellent for faster loader work.
 

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