Re: LOOKING FOR A TRACTOR

Posted by Rod in Smiths Falls, ON, on July 17, 2005 at 15:35:31 from (209.71.222.78):

In Reply to: LOOKING FOR A TRACTOR posted by ERICA MARTINEZ on July 17, 2005 at 11:35:27:

Old tractors can become good friends. If operated unsafely, though, they can be dangerous, and there is much to learn about their safe operation.

I inherited a 1951 Ferguson TEA20 (like a gray Ford) but found it geared too high and, without live power takeoff, too dangerous to use for bush hogging in tricky places.

A 1961 Massey Ferguson 35 diesel has filled the gap very well. It blows snow in winter and bush hogs safely in summer. The loader is very handy for lifting heavy things around the property. Its 3 cylinder Perkins engine starts very well in winter or summer, and uses little fuel.

It's handy to have a loaner tractor when living in the country. The favour can be traded with a neighbour for all sorts of future considerations.

What is my point? A slightly newer tractor than the old gray ones has better gears, a safer clutch, and can still be bought for a reasonable price, and it likely won't depreciate much.

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