Re: Purchasing my first antique tractor

Posted by James in East Texas on November 24, 2004 at 09:47:09 from (199.91.33.254):

In Reply to: Re: Purchasing my first antique tractor posted by captaink on November 24, 2004 at 08:42:10:

I agree with the captain on the wide front issue. I believe the rollover potential is basically the same with wide or narrow front on the Farmall letter series tractors, although theoretically the wide front should be more stable. Some claim they steer better too. I believe the little Ford 8N is less likely to roll over, although it would be a less sentimental choice.
The Fords all have a 3-point hitch and many of the Farmalls don't even have a fast hitch. I assume that's what your friends are referring to with the implement availability. You can find 3-point hitch blades and mowers cheap. The 2-point and drag-type implements are a little less easy to find in my experience.
Darnit,I guess the Ford would be a more practical choice. But when I sit up high on that Super C with the belly mower working under me with the hum of that Farmall engine, I think now this is all right.
But speaking of practical, my wife wishes I would trade in the Super C, the Cub, the old Massey and Ford for a Kubota with a loader, ROPS, and 5 foot mower.

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