Hey!
So I’ve really grown to enjoy the 8N, especially with it running better than it ever has (thanks to this forum). However, I’m looking to upgrade. I'd primarily like live/independent PTO, lower gearing and a bit more horsepower.
I'd like to run brush mowers, snow blowers, maybe an FEL one day, wood chippers, etc...
I own 12 acres in Minnesota. Woods, pasture (would like to eventually hay myself), long drift-prone driveway, animals soon, etc...
I've been looking at, but haven't physical seen, for all around the same price:
-IH 656 with IH 80 blower. Not too rusty but certainly original paint. One set of hydraulics, 1000 PTO.
-Ford 4000 (gas) and 5000 (diesel). Both have two sets of aux hydraulics, locking rear differential, power steering and look ready for a parade.
I'm used to the 8n mechanicals, father in law really knows IH so no problem there either.
Thoughts? What would you fellas advise?
So I’ve really grown to enjoy the 8N, especially with it running better than it ever has (thanks to this forum). However, I’m looking to upgrade. I'd primarily like live/independent PTO, lower gearing and a bit more horsepower.
I'd like to run brush mowers, snow blowers, maybe an FEL one day, wood chippers, etc...
I own 12 acres in Minnesota. Woods, pasture (would like to eventually hay myself), long drift-prone driveway, animals soon, etc...
I've been looking at, but haven't physical seen, for all around the same price:
-IH 656 with IH 80 blower. Not too rusty but certainly original paint. One set of hydraulics, 1000 PTO.
-Ford 4000 (gas) and 5000 (diesel). Both have two sets of aux hydraulics, locking rear differential, power steering and look ready for a parade.
I'm used to the 8n mechanicals, father in law really knows IH so no problem there either.
Thoughts? What would you fellas advise?