Advice for GreenHorn, Newbe, Beginner

Posted by Steve on August 19, 2001 at 15:03:56 from (216.9.13.75):

I've the need to till what I consider a "large garden", to mow a one acre pasture, (with no current animals), that has a small motocross track within, and occasionally need to push snow from a paved driveway. I figure that something with a live PTO and 3 point lift for a tiller and bushhog/cycle mower will do with a back blade for the snow.

On a limited budget, I'd like to go with a running/usable antique that I could restore. Some have told me to stay away from the Fords since they don't go slow enough for tilling. Restoration parts for the JD's and Cases seem to be spendy... I see that the smaller three wheeled units of the 40's/50's are often cheaper. But that would negate my future wants... Not out of the question for a start though.

I'd eventually want something with a front loader bucket so hydraulics and power steering are a must for a possible different tractor down the road.

I'd be interested in advice from you veterans for a small tractor that would fit my needs/wants. Although I'm a computer geek by trade. I am an experienced back yard mechanic having restored Ford Mustangs and other hotrods in the past. A tractor or two for a project would be a nice change.

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