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Pat-CT

11-20-2007 12:57:51

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for my senior year FFA project that will start after winter sometime do you think an M would be a good choice i already have an H and am complteing it this winter but next year i want soemthing bigger stronger my reasons are becuase i have permission to run the bailer at the FFA voag fair next year if i have a tractor that can handle it and i drive it to all the shows local as i do with my h and i would like something that can handle the hills a little bit better then my H i also do stock pulling when one comes close enoguh (only 2 a year)
my choices for this is a farmall M460 if i can find one cheap enough,olive 88,john deere A, or allis chalmers wd45 as those are in the HP class i want but ive liked my famrall H for the last year and a half so im doing research now thanbks and have a good evning -PAT

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Carden

11-21-2007 05:38:47

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

I bought my rebuilt M for $2200. The motor was completely redone to Super M specs. I do mean completely too. It runs like a top. Starts on first or second crank, compression is incredible. I put a Saginaw 3-point hitch on it for $850, shipped. I just flushed and changed the gear oil, $190. Tin is in good shape, grill a bit bent up but easily straightened. Needs paint, no serious rust just surface. Can I get $3240 for my investment in hardware alone? Good question.
Probably not but I would consider it. If I decide to tear it down and paint it properly I imagine I would NEVER see what I have into it. Does this help?

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Zach Bouchard

11-20-2007 17:59:01

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

i am restoring a "46 M for a school project. I think it is a good tractor and parts are redily available. I would stick with the M, it"s a good looking tractor.

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I Wanna Farmall

11-20-2007 16:00:23

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

i have heaard that people will buy a running M and fix it up then use it as a primary small farm tractor, add power steering, Overrunning coupler, 3pt hitch, etc.

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Pat-CT

11-20-2007 15:50:54

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

im going to have a budget of 2500 or less to spend on the new tractor so i dont know where i can find a good 400 or 450 for that price

as for the bailing it wont be done in the field it will be just a desplay for the little kids we use the bigger john deere diesils for bailing and such mayby for raking it could be used if he would let me.

im scared or tractors with TA i truly am becuase they are expensive and im affraid if i don use it right or not at att or something it will break

i have my puller now im going for a worker something i can plow snow with brushhog hook a spreder if it need be so i will probobly add a three point hitch.

the 400 with a fast hitch would be great but i dont think i can find a good mechanicly working tractor for 2500 or less

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Lee Cramsey

11-20-2007 17:43:14

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 15:50:54

Pat, Start looking in the Midwest for a 400. I don't think they bring that much here. I have one, although I don't want to sell it. I was wondering if I painted it if it would bring 2000. Apparently when I get a tractor ready I need to take it to the East coast. My 400 only has 15XX hours on it. Everything works great. If it is still there I know where a 450 is that is stuck but was running last year. It could probably be had for 1000. My 2 cents. Lee

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pork

11-20-2007 17:06:45

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 15:50:54

ive got an M thats been overhauled and is ready for paint and finishing touches. 1500 bucks. email if interested.

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GordoSD

11-20-2007 14:58:00

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

Forget about small square baling without live PTO. Too many times you have to slow way down or even stop and back up and you got to keep the pickup rake spinning. SMTA , 400 or 450

Gordo

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gene bender

11-20-2007 16:23:42

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Re: farmall M in reply to GordoSD, 11-20-2007 14:58:00

We baled tons with an M with a NEW HOLLAND 68 HAYLINER wire tie. It sure helps to know how to make a good windrow.

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City-Boy McCoy

11-20-2007 14:41:49

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

Pat: You can't go wrong with an M. They are cheap, plentiful, used parts are readily available. Additionally, the M is an easy tractor to boost horsepower if you want to go that route later. Also, there were add-ons such as power steering, etc. which will make your M more comfortable and unique to your preferences. Hard to beat an M for the money. mike durhan

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superbn

11-20-2007 14:23:21

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

In my opinion I would try to get something that is a little rare, or try to find some cool options. I competed in the Chevron competition a couple of years back with a Farmall BN and got beat by a great Super WD-6 TA. Also remember to pay attention to details like, rebuilding the starter and generator if you can do it yourself or watch the person do it. Good Luck.

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steve from mo - dangit!

11-20-2007 13:40:07

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

You can't beat the Farmall M (in its class) for simple brute force. They and parts for them are plentiful. The Farmall 400 and 450 ought to be considerations as well. The same basic tractor with more horsepower, live hydraulic, and live PTO.

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edward_m

11-20-2007 13:25:54

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

I like your choices....I've owned everything you listed except for the JD A and the Farmall 460. (currently my everyday work tractor is a Farmall 656)

Considering the choices from a draw bar horsepower standpoint, the 460 has about 45 HP, but the thing to remember is that its a more 'modern' tractor than the letter series Farmalls, and is a bit more complex to restore.

You might want to think about a Super M: they average about 43-44 HP at the draw bar (as compared to 33 HP for the M), which still beats the Oliver 88's 34 HP, and the WD45's 39-40 HP. The A's low on the totem at 34 HP. (And I've noticed that restoreable SM's aren't too badly priced right now)

If you like your H, then you should like the SM, the 'big boy' of the letter series.

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edward_m

11-20-2007 13:36:27

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Re: farmall M in reply to edward_m, 11-20-2007 13:25:54

...and as far as price, the JD A and the Oliver 88 are gonna be a bit on the high side, the JD due to its color (anything green and yellow cost BUCK$), and the 88 due to scarcity. I haven't owned a WD45 in years, so don't know what they're running at lately.

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Matt Weltz

11-20-2007 13:24:24

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

I would go for the M if that is what you want. Parts are easy to find for them and it would be just as good a tractor to restore as any other. Last year (my senior year) I restored a 300. Got 3rd in my class at the IA State Fair and was one of the 10 national finalists for the Chevron-Delo National Tractor Restoration Competition (free trip to the National FFA Convention!). It was a great experience! Currently have an H coming in to do for my aunt and also just bought a Stage I SH to do for myself. Have at least three friends that want to pay me to restore there old Farmalls too. Would love to do it, just wish I had the time!

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Andy Motteberg

11-20-2007 13:04:10

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Re: farmall M in reply to Pat-CT, 11-20-2007 12:57:51

The Farmall M is a good tractor, I really want to find one too.

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