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KennyB

05-26-2001 17:44:11




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Is a decent looking and running '52 worth $2500?
Also does the PTO have to be on to operate the 3-point-Hitch? I've never owned a tractor,and it seems that this may be a good starter. Needless to say , I'm having trouble deciding whether to buy it.
Thanks for any help




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Steve IA

05-27-2001 03:38:50




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 Re: 8N Indecision in reply to KennyB, 05-26-2001 17:44:11  
If you have read this forum long, or looked back through the archives, you should realize that the $2500,although reasonable, may not be the end of your expenses on this 50yo tractor. You need to be prepared to spend time and money to keep it running yourself with the help a good manual and your new friends here on the N board, or pay someone to do it for you. Mechanics at tractor dealers ain't cheep. Your new tractor may run a long time with little attention, & I hope it does, but sooner or later it's gonna need something, or you're going to want to make it run just a little better, or lift just a little more. If you understand this, then definitly YES, and N is a good starter tractor. It's easy to work on, pretty basic, parts are moderate, and you can have lots of support from us. Most repair, except machine shop stuff, can be done under the shade tree. Go for it, and welcome.
HTH Steve 8N 169302

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8NRay

05-26-2001 18:38:01




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 Re: 8N Indecision in reply to KennyB, 05-26-2001 17:44:11  
I paid $2400 for a '47 8N with a 5' hico bush hog.
I would say that is a fair price for a 52. Do some research as to what to look for. Drive it, check out all the gears, does it smoke, run it long enough to get it to operating temp, is the oil dark or milky colored. Check the hydraulic level, if it's milky, no problem, probably some rain water got in. It would be nice to have a heavy implement to hook up and check the lift. Raise implement, shut down engine. The lift, if working good should hold the implement up for at least ten minutes. Check for play in the steering.

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Trusty Rusty '47 2N

05-26-2001 18:31:04




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 Re: 8N Indecision in reply to KennyB, 05-26-2001 17:44:11  
Priorities
1. Get a good woman.
2. Get some land. (They ain't makin' anymore)
3. Get an "N". Read this board regularly and almost any "N" is a good deal.



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got all three and...

05-26-2001 23:35:52




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 Re: Re: 8N Indecision in reply to Trusty Rusty '47 2N, 05-26-2001 18:31:04  
very happy w/ them all! you forgot kids, though..

:-)
dave 50 8n



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Jim(FL)

05-26-2001 18:29:38




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 Re: 8N Indecision in reply to KennyB, 05-26-2001 17:44:11  
Kenny,

The price you quote is agood average. Use the site below to help you determine if it is worth more or worth-less. J. Smith has lots of good info at his site.

Link

Good hunting, Jim



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Salmoneye

05-26-2001 18:15:27




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 Re: 8N Indecision in reply to KennyB, 05-26-2001 17:44:11  
And I will add to Old Georges' question about pricing tractors of today that will do the work of an 8N....have you priced the repairs of a 'modern' comparable tractor?
IMHO that has to also be factored in...



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Old George

05-26-2001 18:08:13




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 Re: 8N Indecision in reply to KennyB, 05-26-2001 17:44:11  
"Is a decent looking and running '52 worth $2500?"
You bet! Have you priced tractors of today that can do the work of an N? But check things out. I will try and include a link below to bg's site where he has some helpful ideas of what to look for.
"does the PTO have to be on to operate the 3-point-Hitch?"
Yep, but it something you can get used to.
Hope this helps.
Alan Esch
45 2N kit 183513

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Reid

05-26-2001 18:05:04




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 Re: 8N Indecision in reply to KennyB, 05-26-2001 17:44:11  
Definitely worth it. I paid $3,000.00 for my 1949. The generator didn't work but it's worth it. The things can (and have) only go up in value. And, they get the job done.



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