Re: What is a good tractor for mowing and disking

Posted by MF Poor on April 11, 2007 at 13:22:14 from (67.141.4.239):

In Reply to: What is a good tractor for mowing and disking ? posted by Zach Mignot on April 11, 2007 at 13:02:36:

Mowing what? (hay? weeds? brush? a finished lawn? Discing how many acres? A garden? A little background would be helpful.

Since you started off with a couple classic utility tractors, I'd assume you're looking for something relatively small, 3-point hitch, and not too expensive. (relative to new)

Tractors became "modern" shortly after the Ford N's and Ferguson TO's. Modern meaning power steering was common, live power, better hydraulics, 12v electricals, even diesel engines became the norm. For not all that much more than an N or a TO, you can jump ahead a few years and a LITTLE more money and get a much more "user friendly" machine.

Massey Ferguson 100 series or Ford 1000 series tractors are still regarded as some of the best utilities ever built. 135, 150, and 165 Masseys sell $3500 to $5500 in average condition. Ford 3000 and 4000's bring about the same. (Super nice versions of either will bring more $$$) You get a stout motor, live power, a little more built-in weight, 12v lighting/charging, wider gear selection, probably power steering, and a host of other features. Diesel engines are common on these models. They are far more fuel efficient than gassers. A diesel will generally out-live a gas engine of comparable size. (USUALLY..)

My personal recommendation? Find yourself a nice Massey Ferguson 135 OR a Ford 3000.

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