Posted by boodlefoof on September 20, 2008 at 12:46:03 from (75.197.196.33):
Just reviving my old thread to give you guys an update and again solicit any comments.
So, in what little free time I have had over the past few weeks I have continued the search for a tractor. This morning I was actually able to escape for a few hours and go look at a half dozen for sale! Here are three that I thought looked pretty good.
1. Ford 3400 Diesel with front end loader and bush hog - $5,500.
This is the biggest tractor I am considering and it is at the top of my price range. It may also be overkill for my application... I am not sure. It was pretty cool out this morning (around 50*) and it took a little cranking (20 seconds) before the tractor would turn over, but then it ran very well. It is an early 70s model and features a 4-speed with high and low, independent PTO and power steering. Hydraulics worked well and everything appeared to be in order. Fluids and air filter looked new and owner indicated that it was recently serviced (not sure if I should be suspicious). Negatives - the bucket was kind of rough and will need some rust repair in the near future. Also, the tin is in pretty bad shape (fenders, hood and grille are all beat up), but I try to tell myself that cosmetics are unimportant.
2. Oliver Super 55 Diesel (no attachments) - $3,000.
Speaking of cosmetics... this tractor is almost show-worthy in appearance. Again, took a little effort to start, but once it was running it went very well. The controls took a little getting used-to. In particular, the left-hand shifter mechanism was a little odd (the tractor has 6 forward and 2 reverse gears with an odd shift pattern). Live PTO and very little steering effort required despite not having power steering. Oil was black. This is a little smaller than the Ford 3400.
3. Mitsubishi 3200 Diesel (no attachments) - $4,000.
This one surprised me. Size-wise it is just a little smaller than the Oliver, and it ran very well. It is a 4WD and has a 5-speed transmission with high and low. Looked as though it had not been run in some time... (it was in 3 feet of grass), but started right up. Blew smoke for about 10 seconds and then was clear. Owner believes it to be an 80s model with about 35 horsepower. I haven't been able to find much info on the web about these. Oil was black.
So, all somewhat different. Any thoughts are appreciated. I don't have tons of time to continue shopping, so am hoping that perhaps one of these is a good fit.
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