Re: You guys are great

Posted by Joe MD on December 30, 2004 at 15:04:26 from (209.70.118.225):

In Reply to: You guys are great posted by jpelster on December 30, 2004 at 13:24:46:

Well then . . .

I would go with what IndydirtFarmer said, but I would lean toward an International over the Fords and I don't think you'll find many Deere in that price range.

You want 3-point, live pto, and rear and mid hydraulics in whatever you find. 3-point will allow you to carry and raise and lower rear implements. Live pto should be on about anything that isn't too old and means you can run the bushhog while you are stopped. Some old tractor's PTOs won't spin unless you are moving. Hydraulics will allow you to add lift for a snow blade, a loader, log splitter, etc, in the future.

You can get a rear blade or a front blade and tire chains for the snow. Add a front loader a couple of years down the road if you feel the need . . . they are handy, but not great for snow.

I think you can find a reliable tractor in the 30-60 hp range on that budget.

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