Re: Re: Re: Is there a 4WD kit for a Ford 3000?

Posted by Ron on June 19, 2004 at 04:04:34 from (69.179.17.243):

In Reply to: Re: Re: Is there a 4WD kit for a Ford 3000? posted by Tim on June 18, 2004 at 19:36:08:

I very much appreciate your enthusiasm but you are looking at spending maybe $10K by the time you are all done and the tractor will still be worth what you paid for it.

If you can forget Fords for a while, there are lots of old tractors that have everything you seek. Example: all Olivers came with power steering, live hydraulics, live, independent PTO, and while the FWA (front-wheel assist) tractors are not common, the entire axle assembly can be swapped from a junker to your tractor. It's all hydraulically driven. The wide-front tractor is a great loader tractor and there are lots of Schwartz loaders at salvage yards that fit and work well.

Depending on where you live, a decent Oliver 1650 can be had for maybe $2,000-$3,000. It's got 66 hp, parts are available though pricey; they are as tough as an anvil, and very easy to work on.

In any event, good luck on your project!

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