small loader tractor

gregk · Jan 20, 2009

I am going to buy a few acres out in the country and I will need a tractor to move snow, haul wood and such I am thinking of a H or M what are the advantages to them or what other tractors do I need to look at

Mr. Bob · Jan 20, 2009

For your needs, I'd think an "N" series Ford, Hundred Series Ford, or a Fergie TO 20, TO30, or TO/MF 35 would be much handier than a Farmall "H" or "M". An "N" series suits my various utility needs very well. The Fords and Fergies take up less space and are easier to mount and dismount.
Mr. Bob

Anonymous-0 · Jan 20, 2009

get some thing with a 3 point hitch only thing you can do with a M or H is pull or add a loader and they are not very good loader tractors few with P.S.. get a MF-35,50,65,or 235,245,255,or Ford 2000,3000,4000, also a M or H is narrow front and not very stable with all the others you have 3 point hitch and can use a blade, bush hog and many other 3 point tools

Anonymous-0 · Jan 20, 2009

looks like you type faster them me

buickanddeere · Jan 20, 2009

May as well get him into something later than an N. Live pto, high flow/high volume hydraulics with rear remotes, diff lock, a real drawbar and factory 12v electrics.

old · Jan 20, 2009

Well you would most like want one with 3 point, wide front end and since you want a loader one that sits low to the ground. I would say something like a Ford 601 or 801 series model 661 or 861 so you also have live PTO for brush hogging. There are many others that fit in just a couple to think about. The N series fords are a little small and with a loader on them they can be a bear to steer
Hobby farm

gregk · Jan 20, 2009

i had wondered about going the route with a 3 point perhaps a bucket for the 3 point I have seen them but don't know how well they work. How much power is a good range? I know you can never have enough but$$$ is always an issue

old · Jan 20, 2009

If your good at working on and fixing a tractor you can pick up a fixer upper for less then $500 but if your not good at that you should figure around $3000 give or take for a good tractor in the 30-45HP range.

gregk · Jan 20, 2009

wouldn't mind one of the fords either. dad has a 971 i think that has a 1 arm loader on it. The bucket isn't much bigger than a scoop shovel but a lot better than using one

old · Jan 20, 2009

I have an 801/841 with a heavy duty loader on it that I use a lot. Back when we got it we payed $3250 for it and a 2 bottom plow, but that was back in the 80s. But for the most part the price on them has not gone up much on them since. The same engine is in the 801 as in the 901 series tractors

Mr. Bob · Jan 20, 2009

I'm a little dense; please explain.
Mr. Bob

gregk · Jan 20, 2009

yeah i'll have to keep my eyes open for one of some sort. NE IA SD region

Walt Davies · Jan 20, 2009

I have two L series Kubota tractors they are both older models and are very good for small farm work they come in a lot of sizes just pick one that fits your needs. Also parts are readily available and you will need them if you use it.
Walt

Anonymous-0 · Jan 20, 2009

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Bill(Wis) · Jan 20, 2009

If your dad has a Ford 971, then it has the infamous Select-O-Speed transmission. "SOS" is certainly an apt name for it. I would avoid it unless your father knows more about repairing one than the guy who invented it. Clue: It's the "7" in 971 that identifies it. A "6" would be the best choice. 861,961,860,960. That means it has a 5 speed transmission, live pto, etc. A "4" means it doesn't have live pto(841,840,etc).

Anonymous-0 · Jan 20, 2009

He can get a bigger tractor for a whole lot less than a smaller tractor. This 1566 can be had for $6,000. It'll haul his wood, plow his drive, take up the drive with its massive size, etc. . . All for a fraction of the price of little Kubota. He will have the envy of the surrounding hobby farmers and the wonder of what in the world he needs a tractor that big for.

On a more serious note, this tractor looks like it was abused hard and probably be a real money pit to get it straight. Even the TA lever I see is missing. I wouldn't even try to save whats left of that cab. Just yank it and scrap it to make an open station. Atleast the ad on tractorhouse says it runs!

There are literally hundreds of tractors out there that would fit his needs. I think he knows a thing or two already about tractors and knows his needs the best of anybody.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 21, 2009

In my youth I was able to get some hours on Fords, Massey Fergusons, Oliver, Massey Harris, and quite a few hours on a Farmall M.
Though a good machine for its time, I found it to be the most unhandy of all.
I would go another direction unless your budget says otherwise.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 21, 2009

The N series ford is a toy. Not a tool for moving snow and other stuff. Been there, tried it. The MF-135 does much better, but in snow mine still struggled with too much loader that kept too little weight on the rear tires. In snow FWD is a big help, and some thing bigger walks through snow that stops the smaller utility tractor.

Gerald J.

rrogers · Jan 21, 2009

i own an H they are great tractors for their size and relable. i have used it for tree removal mowing, getting John deeres unstuck, and much much more. iv'e seen people with loaders on them and they say they work great for snow removal. they are great for small farms and stuff. as long as you take care of it that tractor will be there any time you need it. mine start with one crank in any weather. the M's are bigger more power and a little more difficult to manuver in smaller places but are still great tractors. you can't really go wrong with ether one. it just depends if you want the smaller one or the bigger one. the H is exalent on gas, not shure how the M does on gas.

Mr. Bob · Jan 21, 2009

ok, thanks.

David john · Jan 21, 2009

window shopping at this time might be geting rid of my case 800 this spring for around $2300 with a John Deere 35 loader.

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