Re: Re: Which Tractor is right for me?

Posted by paul on March 14, 2001 at 19:09:47 from (209.181.177.181):

In Reply to: Re: Which Tractor is right for me? posted by Marc on March 14, 2001 at 11:20:29:

Just keep asking. :) This is kind of like buying your first car - there is no perfect answer. Too many models, just try to narrow it down to a manageable field. This question comes up a lot, if you search through the archives here you will find answers that will help you.

As to old tractors, those 1940 to 1970 model machines that are still running are very tough machines. They were built to take a lot of abuse, and to be worked on by the owner. They were designed to handle poor fuel standards, run slow rpm's, and pull pretty good for their hp.

Most any of them can have the engine rebuilt for $2000 or less, less if you do the work. This can be done every decade or 2 if you really use the tractor a lot, I doubt you would. The regular manual transmissions on most of this era are indestructable, way over-engineered. (Farmall/International TA trannies cost $500 to rebuild - need to every once in a while, and Ford SOS trannies (automatic) were good, but have 3 times the parts so are very spendy to rebuild.)

So, if you buy an old tractor in good working order now, you can plan on taking the starter & generator to NAPA once or twice, and probably one engine rebuild in your lifetime. Maybe a tie-rod end or hydraulic pump repair. Tires. That's about it. They are built tough. You can buy a cheap beater & stick money in it early, or pay more for a solid one now & rebuild in a decade or more.

The Kubota is a good machine tho, don't think I'm steering you away from it. It might have more comforts, features, & safty on it that you want?

--->Paul

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