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Re: Need advice on buying a tractor


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Posted by Don-WI on April 11, 2009 at 16:59:21 from (72.135.125.84):

In Reply to: Need advice on buying a tractor posted by Cappy on April 11, 2009 at 07:06:08:

Brother has an Oliver 550 he just got done fixing up. Independant PTO, 3 pt., loader, and about 45 HP. Would be a good model to look for, as well as a Super 55. It's slightly older, but basically the same and lots of parts interchange.

We have a Massey Ferguson 165. About the same, except it has live PTO instead of independant. It runs through the clutch pedal yet, but it's a 2 stage clutch. Ours also has power
steering, which is very nice to have.

Either model would be a good choice, and both have pretty good parts availability. I think the 165, if it were fixed up to the extent that my brother's 550 is, with new paint, it'd be a REALLY sharp tractor. Those 100 series Massey's, in my mind, are one of the sharpest looking tractors out there when painted correctly.

Good paint isn't needed, just a bonus. JUst don't fall for a crappy paint job and the guy says it's fully restored. Chances are the engine hasn't been touched and will need to be overhauled soon.

Donovan from Wisconsin


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