Posted by 135 Fan on December 07, 2009 at 18:28:28 from (68.149.56.30):
In Reply to: Re: I need a tractor. posted by buickanddeere on December 07, 2009 at 14:37:30:
8N's didn't have a drawbar because they were designed and built to use the improved Ferguson System of implemement control. Dearborn made a whole line of implements for them as well as Ferguson who also sold over half a million similar tractors. The greatest innovation ever put on a tractor, even to this day, is the Ferguson system(3 pt. hitch). Every single manufacturer of tractors have 3 pt. hitches on their lower HP models. Ford got off way too easy losing only $10,000,000 in the lawsuit with Ferguson. I don't care if there was a Ford dealer on every corner, you don't sell over half a million tractors if they're a pos. 99% of the time if a tractor rolls, it is because of operator error or carelessness and not the tractor. Draft control isn't used for a rear blade. Draft control is only used for ground engaging implements like plows or cultivators. Getting back to the original question though, I wouldn't be too afraid of a good diesel tractor. As others have stated, almost everytime the question of what 35-40 HP tractor to look for, a Massey 135/150 is at the top of the list. A good diesel, like the Perkins in the 135, doesn't need a lot of maintenance other than the usual oil changes and filter and fuel/air filters every year or so(depending on use). There's no spark plugs, coils, points, ignition system etc. to worry about. The perkins is a very good starter in the cold. When we got our 135 diesel, we were skeptical about a diesel in the winter. That dissappeared quickly though. You need to run winter diesel so it doesn't gel and make sure you don't run out of fuel. The service stations change the fuel for the season so that's not a problem. If you run a diesel out of fuel or change the fuel filters, you have to bleed air from the system. After you learn how to do it, it is quite easy to do. 135 gas are very good tractors too but don't rule out a good diesel tractor. If you're considering a diesel tractor, post on here about what you're looking at. Some diesels are best to avoid like the Standard motors diesel in the MF35. It's best to have a qualified mechanic check out any tractor you're considering. Dave
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