Re: new to tractors

Posted by TimV on November 08, 2004 at 13:12:56 from (67.136.204.74):

In Reply to: new to tractors posted by Lisa Pickering on November 08, 2004 at 12:28:15:

Lisa: The biggest question is what do you plan to use your tractor for? If you're looking at restoring a tractor, then any of the ones you mentioned will work fine--parts are readily availible, they're simple to work on, and there's lots of advice and support availible on this site and eleswhere. If you have specific tasks in mind that you want to use the tractor for then you will want to pare the list down somewhat. For instance, the Farmall A and Cub are wonderful tractors (I own one of each) but aren't the best if you're looking at mounting a front end loader. Similarly, the Ford 8N (or 9N or 2N) are also excellent tractors, but a bit light for "serious" farm work. On the flip side, the Farmall H and M are both good candidates for restoration, but they're a bit large for many garages. Taking some time to identify your needs and expectations will reward you with a tractor that's a good fit for you. Restoring, fixing, and operating old tractors is a great hobby, but you want to be sure you've done your homework or you may be disappointed.

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