Dad needed the 60 hp pto and a very slow gear, so the 6000 was all he could find at the time.
As for bad press, yes. Dad had one of the first ones. JUNK, FORD even gave him the new blue model. Most of the problems was with the SOS. I think if they broke down today, you may be SOL, So On Lucky finding parts and someone to fix it.
I'm trying to think, who made a 100 hp tractor in the 60's? I remember some farmers connecting 2 tractors together to get more hp.
Yes, it a can of worms to ask what is the best all around tractor. I would say the best tractor is one that runs good, you can get parts for, if you can't repair it, finding a dealer that can and it's paid for. And with dealerships closing good luck. I have to drive 40 miles to CNH.
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