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Thanks for your input everyone. I have 3 to 5K to spend. I kind of like the lower profile of the D Series Allis and maybe a Kubota or JD newer series but I dont think I could get into one of those for that kind of money. Possibly a Ford/New Holland or Cash IH but they are just more money I imagine than I can afford. I appreciate the candid ideas on what to get, good point on the handclutch on the JDs I never thot about that. The bales I handle are usually 1500 to 2000 max. Depends on the guys I get them from. I would definately get something with a three point or adapter if its a two point IH or Snap Coupler Allis. Anyway, if you guys think of any other good points, let me know. I am going to an Auction next week on a 560D. I have driven it, it has the newer 656 type square fenders, the T/A still works, Power Steering is good, has a hydraulic leak under the seat, might be some o-ring. It has a cylinder that misses for about 5 minutes until it gets warm then it chimes right in and runs excellent. It might be a glow plug or lazy injector, any ideas on that? The clutch seems good, the brakes are excellent on both wheels. There does seem to be some play in the wide front, I ran it in road gear down the blacktop and it wandered a lot. IT has about 5000 hours but supposedly has had head work done, exactly what I do not know. Tires are 15.5 x 38s. They are shot, they would make excellent pulling tires, they are really worn down evenly. It has external mounted dual batteries. ITs in pretty good shape as far as metal goes. Has two point with 3 point conversion kit on it. I have spotted a D17 and D19 as well. Hard to know what to bid on or buy. How are D19s compared to a 560. Hydraulics, power, reliability, inherient problems with age or design?? Any other things I may have overlooked or you all might suggest??
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