Now I know why the pricing is as high as it is. Some group back in the early 90's went through at least the KS/CO area buying up N series tractors to repair and send to Africa IIRC. They were going to teach people over there to feed themselves and thought a simple tractor like that would be easier to maintain and keep operational. This group thought they were somewhat successful and left forgetting one very important thing. Absolutely no infrastructure to support little things like GAS! When they left they had now way of obtaining the gas needed to keep em running.
The tractors you mention are pretty light and easy to tow. Here an N series is kinda high too. 8N in good condition will bring 1500-2K. Other areas it's a 1K tractor, maybe 1500 if it's real nice. 3500 will put you on a 600 series. Widen your search area a little. A 500 mile 2 day road trip could save you 1,000 to 1,500. As a bonus many members here will go and look at something you may find is you just ask and it isn't in your local area.
If money is not an issue OR payments are doable I'd look at the more modern tractors like some mentioned. Ford 2000 is a bit more tractor with better features and the 3000 even better. IH made some decent ones too in the later 60's and 70's. Stay away from the early ones as some parts are hard to come by. Other brands like JD and Case had some pretty good ones too. Should be able to find any of those in the 5K or under range. Or there are new ones out there too if that's affordable to you. If you go that route STAY with the major brands! The ones sold by places Northern Tool may have an attractive price but parts and service can be a major issue. My first choice would be Kubota followed by JD. Not sure I'd even look at CaseIH/New Holland. Rumor control is they just are not as good.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Sunday Drives - by Cowboy. Summer was finally upon us here in Northern Maine. We have two types of industry up here, one being "Forestry" (Wood Products) and the other "Farming" (Potatoes). There is no shortage of farm tractors and equipment around here! I have been restoring old Farm Tractors for the past 6 years, and have found it easier and less expensive to hit all the auctions and purchase whole tractors for parts needed. My wife who works at a local school, and only has weekends and summers off, while on t
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
