thinking of upgrade

Lance G. · Mar 31, 2019

After the brutal winter we just had here in Minnesota, I'm really thinking about upgrading to something with a little more hp. For the past 12 years my 1950 farmall H has been very reliable and worked for most my needs such as moving round bales, pulling king kutter, and mostly plowing snow. But this year we got a record amount of snow and all to often found the H really struggle to push thru drifts. Plus I'm responsible now for 2 more driveways (long story). Anyways I want to upgrade. I'm thinking of something with at least 50hp, live power, loader, 3-point. Something that maybe put a cab on. Wanna stay around $5000 budget. Looked at Case, international, oliver. Any recommendations on anything good bad would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

jeffcat · Mar 31, 2019

As soon as you said piushing. Can you run a small blower? Your red baby is fine for everything else but a blower throws it way out there. None of this pushing jazz. Just my thoughts .

Adirondack case guy · Mar 31, 2019

A 25-30 HP 4WD tractor will work circles around that H and most are equipped with loaders.
As said, you can also put a 3pt snow blower on back so you have the snow problem licked in the Butt.
Loren

dpendzic · Mar 31, 2019

i have also thought of a 3 pt snowblower--but do you guys have trouble twisting and looking backwards? I do just grading with my blade--but i have had several spine surgerys also.

Lance G. · Mar 31, 2019

That's why I'd like to have a 3-point so maybe in the future getting a snowblower. I used a 730 case a couple times to plow and wow what a difference, So much faster.

rrlund · Mar 31, 2019

An nice Oliver 1600 gas shouldn't set you back much more than half of that. Good,reliable tractor.

WellWorn · Mar 31, 2019

Lance, a fellow I know recently picked up a Fordson Major with a front mounted snowblower on a front 3pt rig. Runs of the rear PTO with a gear box to 'reverse the rotation' somehow bolted to the drawbar frame, and a drive shaft run under the tractor to a front PTO stub. He showed me a couple pictures, but I haven't seen it personally. Yet.

And I don't think your H would have the ponies to run a 5' or bigger blower through large drifts. I used a blower one year with an MF65, and even that at WOT and low 1st gear, it would still "work" when in the heavy stuff, but boy did it fly!

ss55 · Mar 31, 2019

On 1960's tractors the price of a 75-90 HP tractor is not much more than the price of 50 HP tractor. A Case 930 Comfort King diesel, IH 706 gas, Oliver 1850 gas and JD 4020 gas are all around $3500. Add $1000 for a nice loader, cabs add no value to prices. If you have electricity in your machine shed you could use a block heater to warm up a diesel or gas engine in a just couple of hours (timer).

Adirondack case guy · Mar 31, 2019

Did you see the previous topic about rear view cameras and mirrors a day or 2 back. Some good suggestions there.Loren

Dave H (MI) · Mar 31, 2019

I wouldn't do a diesel unless your talents lean in that direction. I would be inclined to listen to the fella that recommended the Oliver gasser. He seems to know a little bit about them. Might be good advice.

Kansas4010 · Mar 31, 2019

For the 50 hp range I really like my jd 2510 gas tractor. It'll start in any weather. If you're going to just use it for chores and winter use I'd stay with a gas tractor. If you're planning on heavier use or lots of hours I'd look into a diesel. I don't always have electricity to plug a tractor in so a gas tractor to feed with is a must. If your H is struggling that bad though you might be money ahead to get a bigger tractor than 50 hp. Anything above that 50 hp range and I'd recommend diesel though. Around here $5,000 might buy a decent 4010 but won't touch a 4020.

Lance G. · Mar 31, 2019

Thanks everyone. I left out that I definitely want a gasser. funny thing, the old farmer that leases some land from me just stopped over to chat. I told him what I was thinking he told me same thing, go bigger! He said if you think you want 50hp go 90. I really appreciate all the input. From the little I've looked it seems I can definitely get a little more bang for my buck going Oliver.

Ultradog MN · Apr 1, 2019

What??
No mention of a 3 cylinder Ford 4000?

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