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A, Pointers to look for

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Kentucky Mike

08-08-2000 20:16:33




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I need some help from you experienced JD guys. I am looking at a couple of John Deere A's for sale one (1949 MODEL)has a hi-lo transmission (seperate shifter)the other (1951 MODEL) has regular type trans (looks like two speeds at each position, but one shifter) . Both are styled,start and run ok, have decent paint, tires OK., & rear lift. Which transmission choice would be best. (the owner says one type faster than the other) What problem areas should I check for? such as things that break easily, are hard to replace if have been removed off tractor, etc. As you can tell i'm not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to discussing these but I just really need one to keep my old farmall & my little deere company.(OK, i really like the sound and power)Any advice is appreciated.

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Greg H.

08-10-2000 09:56:09




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 Re: JD - A, Pointers to look for in reply to Kentucky Mike, 08-08-2000 20:16:33  
What I have observed is that the straight 6 speeds like the 51 you are referring to bring alittle more money in my area due to the slower pulling speed. No need for modification, just weight down and pull. If you arn't a tractor puller, it probobly wouldn't matter. Both would be good tractors to own. However should you decide to buy the 49 please post back, with how much they are wanting for the 51, and where it is located. Especially if as your name would indicates that you and the tractor are in Kentucky. Thanks Greg H.

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Kentucky Mike

08-12-2000 13:36:14




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 Re: Re: JD - A, Pointers to look for in reply to Greg H., 08-10-2000 09:56:09  
Greg, I bought the '51. The fellow still has the '49.
He lives near Rochester, Ky. He wants $1700 for the '49. I gave quite a bit less for the '51 as it smokes a bit under a hard pull and the owner felt the engine would need a future overhauL. I'd say he's probably right, but i'm just gonna use it around on my place for right now. Thanks for the info. I had several people tell me the same thing about the straight six transmission. (good choice for pulling) I'm not into it but my son really wants to learn about it and get involved (maybe when he gets a little older- he's only 11)When i get a picture i will try my luck at posting it.

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Todd

08-08-2000 21:25:23




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 Re: JD - A, Pointers to look for in reply to Kentucky Mike, 08-08-2000 20:16:33  
If you are a true collector, the older the better in my opinion. I have a 630 JD I farm with a lot, and to me it's just a farm tractor. I love the older unstyled JD's. But, to answer you question the 1949 has a 2 1/2 mph first gear, the 51 has a 1 1/2 mph first gear. The only factor in that, is the 51 will pull a lot better at a tractor pull (it won't run out of power). If that means nothing to you, buy the best of the two as far as condition. The 50-52 A's seem to be a little more popular around my area, but I don't think there is a lot of monetary value difference in the two.

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Chuck

08-08-2000 20:33:44




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 Re: JD - A, Pointers to look for in reply to Kentucky Mike, 08-08-2000 20:16:33  
I'd consider opting for the 20 series or the 30 series. these tractors have a lot better features than the letter tractors....



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