tork rench
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Im looking at a JD 70 It is a good buy but it does not have power steering is this a major draw back for resale (someday) vs. one with power steering? thanks.
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rustyfarmall
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Probably will not make much differance. If the tractor will be a working tractor, power steering would be a plus, but if it will be a parade queen, I don't think it would matter.
tork rench
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Parade King someday.
Anonymous-0
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If money is any consideration, you are much better off WITHOUT power steering as you can easily put a thousand dollars into fixing the system.
James Howell
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We have 3 model 70's; 2 with power steering and 1 without power steering.
The 53 does not have power steering and has the large 4 spoke steering wheel.
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The larger steering wheel makes it much easier to turn.
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It steers easy enough to make the turns with a hay rake.
If someone really wants to buy your tractor, power steering should not be an issue.
I agree with RustyFarmall [b:654c4848f0]"If the tractor will be a working tractor, power steering would be a plus, but if it will be a parade queen, I don't think it would matter."[/b:654c4848f0]
The 53 does not have power steering and has the large 4 spoke steering wheel.
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The larger steering wheel makes it much easier to turn.
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It steers easy enough to make the turns with a hay rake.
If someone really wants to buy your tractor, power steering should not be an issue.
I agree with RustyFarmall [b:654c4848f0]"If the tractor will be a working tractor, power steering would be a plus, but if it will be a parade queen, I don't think it would matter."[/b:654c4848f0]
James Howell
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The 70 pictured above we call "No. 15" because it was serial number 15.
A very early numbered tractor.
Last week Nancy and I went to "inspect" a tractor about 15 miles from home.
One of the owner's other tractors was the serial number 30 model 70.
A very early numbered tractor.
Last week Nancy and I went to "inspect" a tractor about 15 miles from home.
One of the owner's other tractors was the serial number 30 model 70.
Steven f/AZ
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Also depends on wide or narrow front. I've never had a problem steering any tractor with a narrow front and no power steering... wide fronts steer harder.
Have run a JD 60 wide front without PS and hated every minute of it.
Ran a JD 70 wide front with PS and could steer it with one finger - enjoyed that day!
For a parade tractor, I would prefer NOT to have PS - just more repairs and more potential leaks to mess up a nice clean tractor.
Have run a JD 60 wide front without PS and hated every minute of it.
Ran a JD 70 wide front with PS and could steer it with one finger - enjoyed that day!
For a parade tractor, I would prefer NOT to have PS - just more repairs and more potential leaks to mess up a nice clean tractor.
Nancy Howell
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As others have said, with the large 4 spoke and narrow front, our 70 JD gasser without power steering isn"t that hard. I have driven it with no problem. Of course its not as easy at PS, but really not a problem.
As far as resale for collectors, I don"t know how it would affect the price.
As far as resale for collectors, I don"t know how it would affect the price.
buickanddeere
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Back in late 1954-1956 when PS 70's were built. Power Steering was pretty much looked upon as something for old men, women, children and girly men.
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