Posted by Billy NY on May 07, 2009 at 06:59:24 from (74.67.3.238):
In Reply to: Tractor: New vs. Old posted by Lee Brown on May 06, 2009 at 14:41:42:
I can understand the situation, there are times I like the newer stuff, easier and quicker to operate, we have a late model compact challenger, but for the grunt work, an older utility tractor in reasonable shape can provide a lot of service life, you can and will encounter repairs, but it sure is nice to avoid that payment. In comparison my old ford 850, to the challenger, the Ford just has that heavier built feel to it, loader is stronger and I've done more work with it than I ever imagined, I've also done some work to it, but it don't owe me a dime. Even if you need more than the case, you find a 40-60 HP utility tractor 60's-70's in reasonable shape, you are miles ahead. A loader is a necessity I think, so is 3 pt and PTO.
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