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Re: What Size Tractor?
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Posted by JDK on December 27, 2002 at 07:34:53 from (207.230.218.92):
In Reply to: What Size Tractor? posted by Mike Z on December 27, 2002 at 05:57:16:
I think the N fords would be a bit lite for your needs.The same w/most "baby" farm tractors.We have to remember that farm tractors were never meant to be"bulldozers etc" and the loaders etc made for these units were primarily made for loading manure/pushing snow/light grading.I would look for something a bit bigger horsepower wise,like an 800/3000 series Ford,WD/D Allis,300-500 series Farmall/Int etc.These would get you into a higher hp,heavier duty rig that would be much more useful,without becoming a bulky oversize money gobbling monster.Dozens of choices,but you should look for something about 35-50HP,wide front,good hydraulics,3pt and if possible power steering.My"personal"choice would
be something like a Ford 860 w/HD loader and back blade.
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