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JD Models comparable to Ford 600

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Larry Ciolek

10-20-2000 10:43:03

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I am looking for recommendations as to what model of John Deere tractor to buy that would be comparable to a Ford 600 series. I have not had much luck doing comparisons on my own, and would appreciate any thoughts from the group. An older tractor is what I have in mind, as a new 750 is WAY out of my price range.

I have 8 acres in the country, and would use it for finish mowing, blading (dirt and snow), and general hauling around. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but nowhere near an expert. Thanks.

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Bozo

11-01-2000 19:24:38

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Re: JD Models comparable to Ford 600 in reply to Larry Ciolek, 10-20-2000 10:43:03

I have experience with 8N, 860, A, AR, 3010 ... If I were replacing a 600, I would consider a 50, 520 or a 530($). None of the tractors in this weight range are going to grade (as in Cat # 12 motor grader) very much dirt or snow. They will do fair pushing or pulling snow with a front or back blade. Witness the success of Melroe, then Clark and now IR selling Bobcats. Ford will move dirt with a back scraper. What I don't like about a Ford is the guy that designed the steering must have flunked high school geometry. The drawbars fastened to the 3 pt were a joke. Try hooking a small tractor spreader to one. We had a swinging drawbar mounted under the differential on the 860, but the carrier was welded up out of strap iron. The 50 will turn shorter than the Ford, but for finish mowing you will find the inside wheel will scrape the grass from the sod if you turn that short.

I prefer to buy a tractor on a farm auction where the equipment appears to be well maintained. I am convinced that it is cheaper to buy a very good example than to buy a "fixer-upper" for 1/3 the price. I would avoid consignment auctions unless I were absolutely convinced I could recognize problems. I know virtually nothing about later JD tractors except the 30x0 and 40x0 which were outstanding .I know a JD mechanic that refers to the 1010 and 2010 as "Dubuque Road Oilers". I think the 1020 and 2020 eliminated a number of problems that the 1010 and 2010 suffered.

If your Ford is reasonable condition you might rebuild it. It would not be difficult to drop $2 - 3000 in a reconstruction.

Don't know if this is any help, but I enjoyed "talking". Good Luck.

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MN Bob

10-21-2000 07:20:24

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Re: JD Models comparable to Ford 600 in reply to Larry Ciolek, 10-20-2000 10:43:03

Larry; Some people just get jealous of the Green. I have a nice 40, but if you are going to push much dirt/snow, I would recommend a 50/520 for the extra margin. Now a 40C would work great but might be hard on the driveway. There was a MC for sale near here dont know if it still is. Just my nickles worth. MN Bob

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Harry L.

10-20-2000 18:37:45

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Re: JD Models comparable to Ford 600 in reply to Larry Ciolek, 10-20-2000 10:43:03

Larry,
this summer i replaced my ford 700(tricycle) with a john deere 420-w. i mow about 4 acres with a 60" finish mower. i mow in 3rd gear, it takes a little less than 2 hours. i have a 5' grader blade to keep snow out of the driveway. my dad bought a 420-w, new, in 1958. it was a great little tractor and i always wanted one. pro's: 3 point hitch, 5 speed trans., wide front end, 13.6 x 28 rear tires. horse pwr. is around 27 to 29. the best part is it's a two cylinder. you could also consider these models; 40, 420, 430. they are for the most part the same tractor, and with in a few horse pwr. of each other.they are physically the same size as your tractor. if you are only going to finish mow and scrape. i read the forum constantly and notice some concern about bush-hogging with the model 40. if they are in good mechanical order, good sheet metal and rubber, expect to pay $3000 to $4500. at auction they go nut's. i found mine right here in YT mag classified's. you probably won't find an older 4 cylinder any cheaper. good luck.

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660 Ford

10-20-2000 18:20:09

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Re: JD Models comparable to Ford 600 in reply to Larry Ciolek, 10-20-2000 10:43:03

There are none.

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G Taylor

10-20-2000 20:04:01

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Re: Re: JD Models comparable to Ford 600 in reply to 660 Ford, 10-20-2000 18:20:09

Amen

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