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ChrisinMO

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I need another tractor....no really, I do!

I move things around regularly during the growing season. Trailers and wagons and the like. Weights of up to about a ton or so. I've got an Allis D17 and a D19 on the farm. When I am using those tractors for other things, it really isn't that much extra time or expense to use them for this small stuff. But some times of the year I am not using those tractors for other work and it seems expensive to start such a large engine for such a small, short job.

We live in the Ozarks, so any large flat spot on our farm was made that way by us or someone before us. Lots of slope to our fields. Not enough for a runaway, but enough to consider. I am thinking along the lines of an Allis B or perhaps a smaller Farmall. I guess weight and braking ability are the most important, not necessarily power.

Any recommendations about what could do the job? A machine that a kid could operate would be a good choice, too.

Thanks for your help.

Christopher

PS- Don't tell my wife that I'm shopping for a tractor. I still haven't thought of how to convince her of the necessity....LOL
 
I'd look for one with a lift of some sort if they are single axle wagons. It saves a lot of time over messing with a jack. I had an Allis B and a C at times and they were great for pulling wagons.
Zach
 
Farmall Super C, 200, 230 with a fasthitch. Work great for moving things around, and are pretty decent for pulling heavier loads too. Fasthitch is great for the two wheeled implements with heavy tongue weight.
 
A Fast-Hitch Super C with its hydraulic drawbar is a real winner; It is super user friendly . Good weight, handles like a dream.
 
I had a 230 IH with fast hitch, 2 bottom mounted breaking plow and 5 foot pick-up disc. Every time I tried to use either, the front of the tractor was bad to rear up when lifting up the implement and turning. Also, the left brake always grabbed and slid the rear wheel while the right brake just wasnt't very effective. We lived on Crowleys ridge in NE Arkansas(hilly). I personally consider that series of tractor dangerous and would not recommend them, although other people will disagree. I grew up around H and M Farmalls, and never had that kind of trouble like with the 230.
 
"Trailers and wagons and the like. Weights of up to about a ton or so."

"in the Ozarks"

"Lots of slope to our fields."

I'd stick with the D17 and 19.

I like a heavy tractor in hilly terrain.

Paul
 
Guessing you want wide front end right?? Well for what you want you want to stay on the heavy side so go with say another D-17 or something in that weight class. That said you could always sneak up my way and see what I have that might fit your bill . Sorry you can not have my Oliver S88
 
Take it from me who has spent many hours on the side hills of New England, (I used to mow flood contol dams)stick with something with a low center of gravity, particularly if the young folks are going ot use it. The small farmalls do not have that. Ford or Massey Ferguson would be my first choice unless you put undersize (low profile) tires on some other make. Actually, some of the John Deeres such as 1010 or 2010 was quite economical and would serve well. Look for a tractor where the tires can be spread out for added stability. There are quite a few makes in the 30-35 hp class that would be good.
Hope you find a good one!
Cal
 
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