Two Farmall M's rescued from going to the scrap yard. They were too good to go for junk.
One runs and the other one will run in the future.

thats awesome! glad to see people saving these old Farmalls from going to the scrapyard.

(quoted from post at 14:40:57 04/21/11) Two Farmall M's rescued from going to the scrap yard. They were too good to go for junk.
One runs and the other one will run in the future.

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LOL I don't know about that. If someone were to offer me a newer trator with real hydraulics, a 3 point and power steering I'd gladly watch my M get crushed! But as fer now I need it.

Rick

I am jealous of the hoods on those. Mine is cut to heck.

Two complete tractors, with fairly good looking tin and a set of wheel weights on each. Good job.

those tractors are so glad you saved them, they are hugging each other, lol

If that ever happens to you I'll gladly take that old M off your hands
=). Lol.

LOL I don't know about that. If someone were to offer me a newer trator with real hydraulics, a 3 point and power steering I'd gladly watch my M get crushed! But as fer now I need it.

Rick
well Rick. if you can gladly say that remark. i am amused that you are on this forum , as to say that i do not think you are a farmall enthousiast :shock: :shock: :shock:

So...a Saginaw Valley 3PT hitch, a CharLynn power steering unit and a livet Hydraulic pump and your'e in business!

LOL I don't know about that. If someone were to offer me a newer trator with real hydraulics, a 3 point and power steering I'd gladly watch my M get crushed! But as fer now I need it.

Rick

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Jeeze ya baby. Not even my girlfriend whines about manual steering on my M, and she's used to driving a brand new John Deere 4100.

Good save! Love seeing this!

(quoted from post at 21:21:48 04/21/11) LOL I don't know about that. If someone were to offer me a newer trator with real hydraulics, a 3 point and power steering I'd gladly watch my M get crushed! But as fer now I need it.

Rick
well Rick. if you can gladly say that remark. i am amused that you are on this forum , as to say that i do not think you are a farmall enthousiast :shock: :shock: :shock:

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LOL I am a Farmall enthousiast.....but I like the newer ones! My Ford 8N with a 3 point get used way more than the M. I really like the 560's and o6 series too. Bout the only thing the M gets used for is the manure spreader and pulling a hay wagon.

Rick

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LOL I don't know about that. If someone were to offer me a newer trator with real hydraulics, a 3 point and power steering I'd gladly watch my M get crushed! But as fer now I need it.

Rick

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Jeeze ya baby. Not even my girlfriend whines about manual steering on my M, and she's used to driving a brand new John Deere 4100.

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LOL well at my age and with upper back problems the M is hard steering with the factory wide front. Back problems stem from 20 years serving on tanks US Army....some baby ROFL! Plus it takes a lot of room just to turn it around. Ran the square baler with it for a couple of years, but I've run a 560 on a baler....lot more enjoyable running a 560. If I was just looking for a show/parade tractor I'd keep the M. But by the time you add power steering, live hydraulics and a good 3 point you may as well buy a newer tractor with all those things already on there.

It's all in perspective. I need working tractors. Hate parades cause I marched in way too many through the years. Retired Army now and trying to get the family farm going again without going to the bank. Got the M for the right money and it performs as needed but could be better. Runs well, just finished converting it to 12 Volt so I am planning on keeping it. Going to get new rear tires put on in the next 2 weeks. But it could be better. When young I ran a Super C, both H and SH tractors. I have run a 756 when it was new, as well as a new 826, 560's a MM U, JD R 3020, 4020 and 5020 and a couple of the 70 series Case tractors. In the last few years while helping family and friends I've run a couple of the 86 series plus the 1206 that I have. Darn those terrible 86 series with AC and heat.....yea I'd love to have one....LOL

Rick

It's what you get used to I guess. I use my M all the time. The only really awkward driving is the first go harrowing after ploughing. Have to hold on tight and I always finish up with sore hands and arms.

Give it or sell it for scrap price to someone for parts when you no longer want it - or as a fixer upper... thats what we used to do around here

Awesome save,Its great to see some old iron save from the junk man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bless You.