Re: Which tractor should I buy
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Posted by steamer on October 19, 1998 at 07:10:45:
In Reply to: Which tractor should I buy posted by Kirk on October 19, 1998 at 05:22:42:
: I have 10 acres that have just been pulp wooded. I need to maintain the land, a 1/2 mile of gravel drive and cultivate a small garden. I need recommendations on a which tractor to buy. I would recommend a 1970's vintage tractor, as opposed to any of the pre-1960 machines. You'll want live hydraulics and live or independant PTO, along with a diesel engine. Look for a transmission arrangement that allows you more than one reverse. The brand of the tractor is not too important. It's the condition that'll matter. I'd not pass up a nice Ford for a ratty John Deere just because I happen to like green paint better. Also, the newer the machine the better shape it's likely to be in (although this is NOT a given). Since I'm more into John Deere, I'll suggest you look at the 1020/1030 machines they built from 1966 to 1973. They had a dual-range forward, single range reverse, four speed transmission that worked well for utility work. That gives you eight forward and four reverse speeds. The four low forward and four reverse speeds were the same, so it gave you the ability to back up at the same speed you are working forward. The hydraulics are sufficent for a loader (which is still available from Deere) in case you ever want to add one. The diesel will power a bush hog or a roto tiller and the 3-pt hitch will handle your garden implements.
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