which tractor?

Jeff(WC)(MI) · Sep 21, 2010

I am currently looking for another tractor, and need some recommendations. I currently have a wd45 but find it uncomfortable and the rear tires are short. Heres what I would like. A decent sized 3 plow tractor. That sits up a little bit. Room on the operator platform to sit half way normal without my knees in my chin. Would like the tractor to be decently heavy, and live pto to run my all crop 60. I have been looking at farmall 400 and 450 and oliver 770 and 880. Whats your guys opinion?

Leroy · Sep 21, 2010

I would go with the Oliver and have never owned anyone of them. Am a JD and Ford guy.

Dblair · Sep 21, 2010

never owned a 770 but it's a nice tractor , I think it has a under drive. the 400 450 or 880 are bigger tractors a little thirsty on gas and diesels might be hard to find. good luck

Shetland Sheepdog · Sep 21, 2010

Same vintage? Farmall S-MTA, 400, 450!

msb · Sep 21, 2010

John Deere 3010-has all the features you mentioned.

Wisconsin Cowman · Sep 21, 2010

I would go with a Oliver also take a look at a 1600 or 1650.

Traditional Farmer · Sep 21, 2010

The Olivers but the Farmalls are good tractors too

jwmfarms · Sep 21, 2010

You could never go wrong with an Oliver 1550/55 or 1600/50/55. I wouldn"t recommend a 1600 diesel though, as i have always heard they had a reputation for breaking crankshafts.

Jeff(WC)(MI) · Sep 21, 2010

(quoted from post at 15:44:05 09/21/10) You could never go wrong with an Oliver 1550/55 or 1600/50/55. I wouldn"t recommend a 1600 diesel though, as i have always heard they had a reputation for breaking crankshafts.

well i have in my mind i want an oliver....i have looked at the 4 number olivers but i thought they might look funny pulling an all crop combine...i don;t want to get to modern....still want to stay a little vintage..i am keeping my WC...my first choices would be a 770 or 880 but they aren;t plentiful around here...which is probably why i want one..i don;t want to be on the green/yellow bandwagon that we have around here...also gas or diesel doesn;t matter much to me...i just do this for fun/hobby

Anonymous-0 · Sep 21, 2010

The Ford 5000 is a nice tractor to use. Very comfortable.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 21, 2010

Massey Ferguson 180 diesel

old · Sep 21, 2010

I would have to go with an Oliver. Something like the 88, S88 770 880 or one of the 1600s. Hard to beat that smooth 6 cylinder when it comes to pulling

JDknut · Sep 21, 2010

Ford 800, 4000 or 5000, Deere 620 or 720, 3010, 1520, 2020, 2510, Massey 165, 180. Case 400 or 500. there are other good ones, but these come to mind first. Whichever you get the best deal on and has the best dealer/service in your area.

rrlund · Sep 21, 2010

Go with the 770 or 880. Or even a 1550 or 1600. There's a 1600 gas coming up on the consignment sale at Trufant Mi this coming Saturday. It belonged to a neighbor here. Has an aftermarket seat and a boot in one rear tire,wide front,a LITTLE rough around the edges cosmetically,but a decent runner.

Stuart · Sep 21, 2010

6 cylinder Olivers dont lug very well. Try it on the dyno sometime. A good 400/450 will have 57-60hp and they are great tractors. Olivers are good to, just have not been around them alot.

4 bottem · Sep 21, 2010

544 farmall very handy full sized tractor

Mr. Bob · Sep 21, 2010

massey ferguson 65 high wheeler; load tires, put on rear wheel weights and you"ll have a nice, powerful, comfortable tractor. i"ve operated a 7" massey harris clipper combine with such tractor on steep, hilly ground and it handled it with ease.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 21, 2010

Depends what your budget is. Dave

Erik Ks farmer · Sep 21, 2010

Massey Ferguson 175 or 180 with the perkins diesel.

BillinCentralMO · Sep 21, 2010

Ditto on the Massey. Have a 165 Gas. Handiest darn little tractor ever made. Pulls like a tractor twice it's size. Nice seat , available parts and small enough to move on a tandem trailer behind a full sized pickup or Suburban.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 21, 2010

Ford 5000

Gary from Muleshoe · Sep 21, 2010

Consider a 730 Case Diesel, will do everything you mentioned and then some.

Jeff(WC)(MI) · Oct 2, 2010

(quoted from post at 02:12:59 09/22/10) Consider a 730 Case Diesel, will do everything you mentioned and then some.

I ended up buying an all original with nice paint and decals, oliver super 77 with a 4240 3 bottom plow....thanks for all the suggestions guys

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