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Re: Help on buying a first tractor
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Posted by Kirk Grau on November 06, 2005 at 12:32:50 from (69.170.62.61):
In Reply to: Re: Help on buying a first tractor posted by Joe Hill on November 06, 2005 at 10:43:10:
I own a Ford 3600 with a loader and my FIL's 9N is parked at my place for my use if needed. The 9N works fine for many tasks, but almost all of my seat time is in the 3600. I have a run-in shed with a low entry door that I can't get the ROPS of the 3600 under so I use the 9N and back blade to scrape that one out. Otherwise, it is hard to beat the power steering, live pto, etc. of a little more modern tractor. Of course I have about $8000 in the 3600 and my FIL picked up the 9N for less than $2000. A tractor purchase should really be preceded by a list of tasks needed to accomplish along with how much time you can alot to these tasks. You can mow your 20 acres with a 9N and a 5' mower, but it may take you several consecutive weekends to finish or you can have something bigger and a 12-15 foot mower and get the job done in an afternoon. Of course if you are trying to mow around trees and paths the 12 footer might not be practical. Good Luck whatever you decide and the old iron really is more fun if you don't mind turning a wrench once in awhile. Kirk
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