to upgrade or not

Here we go- I have a WD 45 that I bought 19 yrs ago for $1400 with a Case (Danuser) 8 ft blade.It is far from correct with combine tires and 12v conversion.
Has a shop built 3pt that works quite well, kids got me a heathouser for Christmas one year, and I have aquired other implements over the years.
Been toying with upgrading to something a little easier to get on and off of , but want to stay with narrow front and gas, and about same hp range. Not stuck on any brand. Like to stay in the late 60's to early 70s; suggestions welcome.
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D17?

Sounds like you have had some excellent service from your Allis.

I really wanted to add an old Allis to my collection. Found one close to the house for cheap. It was one of the last WD's but had the newer style WD45 rear end. Was a neat tractor in a way.

Ergonically, well I did not care for it at all. Wife totally refused to even take it for a test spin. I need the wife to willingly drive so she can tedd or rake while I am at work so no go.

Allis D15, D17, D14, 170 would all be worth a look and much more modern ergonomically. See more narrow fronts on D17 than the others on that list. If you stay with allis your implements that you have picked up should still work.

I would also look at Farmall 300, 350, and 400. NF plentiful on those and reasonably cheap. Farmall 504, 544 (544 is kinda rare in Farmall trim but lots of IH 544 utilities) and 656 too.

Case 530 (technically 540 or 570 for gas), 630 (technically 640 for gas)

If you wanna spend big bucks then JD 2510 or 2520.

Oliver 1550, 1555, 1600, 1650, 1655 also worth a look but they are a bit big. Oliver 770 might be a nice compromise on the size issue but I do not care for the 770 tranny whine or the goofy 770 brake pedal placement.

Any of these would be my fav's

Since you have a AC now why not another one. D17 series 4 or a 170 or a D15 series 3 with 3 point.

yap my wd45 is not the easiest to mount either , but she is agood old girl and never lets me down . D17 is a step up and easy to mount with more hp but a good one is pricy up here -- but your implemnts will all match and good to go .

Larry

thanks for the reply's have food for thought, gonna keep an eye out for a platform tractor,