Re: Getting my feet wet...

Posted by DigDugNC on June 12, 2006 at 21:09:57 from (148.134.37.3):

In Reply to: Getting my feet wet... posted by Josh Lafond on June 12, 2006 at 15:08:25:

Josh, I just started pulling antique tractors myself. I bought a 47 Farmall M, from a farmer that had a homemade 3pt on it. I took off the 3pt and put the original drawbar back on, and using a borrowed welder and some scrap iron I built some wheelie bars that meet the specs of a local tractor club. And now I'm pulling!!
I think it is more fun to just get a plain ole stock tractor and just do want modifications you have too, to make it legal for your area's clubs(e.g. wheelie bars, and kill switches) and then hook it to the original draw bar and GO!!!!!
You will find out real quick what that ole tractor has once you put the weight behind it. But once you've done that then you are "Hooked" and now you have a better idea of what type building(motor, tires, hitch set up, etc..) you want to do to the tractor and the type of classes you want to run in.
As for the size of tractor you get remember you will probably be adding extra weights to advance in heavier classes and you have to haul all that weight plus the tractor with you to the pull so don't start out with a tractor that will exceed you truck and trailer's hauling capacity unless you are planning to upgrade or have someone to haul it for you.
P.S. Just my $.02 but I would suggest a Farmall C,SC,H,SH,M,SM,or 300 to 450 series to start with depending on how heavy you want to pull.

Replies:

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]