Re: Newbie looking for tractor

Posted by Indydirtfarmer on September 24, 2003 at 05:28:51 from (66.83.236.250):

In Reply to: Newbie looking for tractor posted by Bob Spooner on September 23, 2003 at 04:28:41:

I have bought and sold tractors since I was in highschool. (30 years). I have people show up looking for "specific" tractors. They have a model that they want, and won't look at anything else. They usually end up with what they want, but they pay WAY TOO MUCH.
Set a list of "options" that you must have. i.e. power steering, live power, 3pt. hitch, gas or diesel, ect. Then start looking at what is available, with-in your price range.
There has been a number of good tractors, from a number of manufacturers. They all have their success's and failures. With used tractors, even the "good" models will have a few that are trashed.
With all of that said, I would look at the following models;
Massey Ferguson 135 (or 35), 150 (or 50) 235,240,250
Ford 3000, 4000, and later models within the same series.
IH 424, 444
Deere 2040, 2240
But, don't stop with these. I just mentioned a few that are good sellers. They hold their resale value, and will serve you well.
For what you have in mind, MY personal favorite would be the Massey Ferguson 135. Quite simply, the best small tractor ever built. (That's from a BIGTIME John Deere fan)
Just keep your options open, and see what's out there. You can always come back here, with your short list of choises, and we'll be glad to tell you what we think of a particular model.
Good luck, and welcome to the world of tractor nuts! John

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