Re: Tractor Recommendation for New Guy

Posted by Ultradog MN on September 15, 2016 at 04:49:58 from (172.58.140.101):

In Reply to: Tractor Recommendation for New Guy posted by NTG on September 14, 2016 at 23:59:49:

I follow the Ford board board and saw your
posts there.
The 3000 you posted the photo of only has
the straight up 4 speed so i would pass on
it for the same reasons the others said.
I do like Fords. I have a 3000 and a 4000
now and have bought and sold several of
them in the last 10,12 years.
Both models are excellent, bullet proof
machines. But with 60 acres I might lean
toward buying a 4000 if I were you. Yes,
they are bigger and taller than a 3000
which for work in the woods isn't quite as
handy. But they are better tractors over
all with simpler, stronger front ends -
for
Loader work and will almost always have 8
speeds and live pto whereas, a 2/3000 may
or may not. They also have outstanding
brakes and the 3000s have adequate brakes.
They also have about 14 or 15 more HP
which never hurts.
A lot of guys here will tell you you GOTTA
to have a diesel. Maybe if you are really
farming that 60 acres you would want a
diesel but most of us weekend warrior
types who might put 50 - 200 hours a year
at most on a tractor will do just fine
with a gasser. I have one of each and like
them equally well. They are both entirely
reliable and will suit your purposes well.
One other thing I would add is are you
positive you need a loader? A loader will
make an otherwise nimble tractor a clumsy
dreadnought for many things.
If i could have only one tractor, only
one, I definitely wouldn't want a loader
on it. So maybe look for a 3000 or 4000
without a loader for now. If you decide
you really do need a loader then you can
add one later or better yet, buy a second
tractor that has one.
Kudos to you for doing your homework here
before you buy. The Ford board here is the
best on the internet with a good group of
very knowledgeable guys there. Dont be shy
to ask for their opinions.
Use searchtempest.com to find tractors in
your area. Type in your zip code and the
distance you want to travel and let it
search all the craigslists in that area.
Good luck on your search and keep us
posted.
I really do like my Fords.

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