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Re: What is a good entry level tractor for a novice?
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Posted by Steve - IN on September 14, 2002 at 11:02:10 from (12.222.132.139):
In Reply to: What is a good entry level tractor for a novice? posted by Yardbaby1 on September 13, 2002 at 09:06:31:
You might look through all the photos in the gallery section here, then pick out the ones you really, really like to look at. Reason is: to go from bad to nicely restored, you're going to have to add a lot of work, money, bruised knuckles, complaints from a wife, etc. It will keep you going to have that picture of what you'll see when you get done. Another approach is to get one that has some sentimental attachment or significance. My Grand Dad had a JD 60 and a Farmall H. My Dad had New Gen JD's. Guess what I've got! No 50's vintage gas fired tractor is going to be a whole lot more complicated than another, other than having 2 or 4 cylinders. Of the two you mention, I'd go with the M. JD's tend to hold or have higher value than an Allis. The downside with the M would be working the hitch around to take a 3 pt -- but then you didn't say you were going to actually work it. Everybody has added their personal preferences. For my next one I'd like to get a late model JD B. Nice sized and nice looking tractor (to my eye), fairly easy to work on. JD dealer is close and can get lots of parts. 50's are nice as well, but I've already got a 60. But... JD H's are really cute little tractors, as are red belly Fords, and I've seen a few Allis WD's go fairly cheap, and.... problem is you start behaving like a kid in a candy store! Hope you really enjoy whatever you get! Steve
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