Hello tractor folk. Ive got one acre, horses & assorted critters, and a couple tractors. A 1948 John Deere B that runs, but needs work (its supposed to be a free time project). Ive also got a 1979 Ford 1100 that is my little helper. The 13 hp Ford punches above its weight. Hes my little helper on the farm. I only use him 20-30 hours a year, and I try to be gentle because many of the Shibaura parts are obsolete. Also, the tiny Ford is limited in what it can lift and pull (still much more than my two arms). I bought the Ford from a friend, but its not sentimental.
The tiny Ford tractor itself is adorbs, with fresh blue paint & stickers, and factory wheel weights. Its got a loader and a box scraper. The transmission, 4x4, and hydraulics are tight. I could sell it for a good penny.
Now I see Kioti is offering 0% finance on the CX2510. I pinged this model as a sweet upgrade. Its heavier and a smidge bigger than my tiny Ford, with better ground clearance than a subcompact, but still maneuverable and able to park in the garage. Plus with spare parts available, I would use the Kioti more freely.
Would you be inclined to move on a new tractor or keep rolling the dice on the 1979 Ford (Shibaura), hoping it doesnt grenade and become a paper weight?
The tiny Ford tractor itself is adorbs, with fresh blue paint & stickers, and factory wheel weights. Its got a loader and a box scraper. The transmission, 4x4, and hydraulics are tight. I could sell it for a good penny.
Now I see Kioti is offering 0% finance on the CX2510. I pinged this model as a sweet upgrade. Its heavier and a smidge bigger than my tiny Ford, with better ground clearance than a subcompact, but still maneuverable and able to park in the garage. Plus with spare parts available, I would use the Kioti more freely.
Would you be inclined to move on a new tractor or keep rolling the dice on the 1979 Ford (Shibaura), hoping it doesnt grenade and become a paper weight?