Posted by ridgeandvalley on June 20, 2018 at 08:00:14 from (75.121.155.170):
I'm hoping to get some good suggestions from experienced people here. I have a small, hobby farm with a few horses, a few acres of pasture, and a few acres of hay ground. About 15 years ago, I bought a Ford 8n tractor, and it's been handy for mowing the pastures, blade work, and miscellaneous work around the place. I had neighbors who would cut and bale hay for me. However, it's become nearly impossible to find anyone nearby who can do small squares for me, so I've started to figure out how to do it myself. I bought an older haybine which is doing a good job of cutting. I've been borrowing a rake and an older baler from a relative. I've also been borrowing a tractor from a neighbor. So, I have the basic equipment for doing the hay, but obviously my Ford 8n doesn't have the guts to work most of the hay equipment, so I've decided maybe it's time to let the 8n go and move up to something a bit bigger.
I don't have any strong feelings about the "color" of the tractor, so I'm open to all brands. What I'm looking for is something that has live PTO, 3 point, and hydraulic hookups for the haybine and baler. I'd like to keep the tractor as small as possible, yet still be able to do the basic tasks of making hay as well as still being able to mow, blade, etc...
I'm looking for an older model, as my budget isn't very high (I'd love to stay under $3,000), and I just kind of like older equipmet. Someone suggested that I might find a Farmall Super M or a Farmall 400 in that price range, but I don't know much about the specs of the various models and if those would have the things I'm looking for.
Also, I'm no farmer by any stretch, and my mechanical abilities are pretty basic, so something that's reliable and pretty easy to operate are important to me.
I'd love to hear suggestions as to older tractors that might have the features and be able to do the jobs I've described, without breaking the bank. Any help would be much appreciated before I start my search. Thanks!
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