'48 M - newbie questions

Posted by Brian S on June 27, 2004 at 21:09:41 from (204.26.89.50):

I have been looking to get a tractor for a number of years. An opportunity has presented itself and I have a couple of questions:

I have been told the '48 M I am going to look at only has 1 speed forward and 1 in reverse. He says it has always been this way. I am guessing this means the tranny has been broken for a long time. Should have at least 4 forward correct?

The M has a Stan*Hoist loader. My research tells me this will be power up only. Correct?

The M does not have a three-point hitch. Can it be added? Is it horribly expensive? (+$500??)

I hope to rebuild and eventually push snow and a rear deck mower.

Is an M generally more expensive to rebuild than a JD of some type? I know there are many variables to the cost discussion, but are M parts fairly easy to come by?

Sorry for what may be dumb questions. Any help appreciated.

Brian

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• Re: '48 M - newbie questions Jamie Stratton 22:32:29 06/27/04 (0)

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