Subject: [AJD] 1st Tractor

[Terry L. Hrdlicka]

John Deere tractors just bring a higher price when I'm bidding on them 
at auction!!!!!!!

Terry

Ethridge, David E wrote:
> John Deere tractors just bring a higher price in the south.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
> Of Robert M. Massengale
> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 7:58 AM
> To: antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Subject: Subject: [AJD] 1st Tractor
> 
> After lurking on the list for several years, I've finally bought my
> first tractor, a '41 "B", serial #109494.  Got it on Ebay yesterday...
> item #3858464891.  I know the price looks high when compared with other
> parts of the country, but for my area it's pretty good, especially if
> the condition proves to be as described.  Needless to say, having
> looked, wished & waited many years for my chance at some green & yellow,
> I'm pretty excited. First task is to bring it home... its located in
> Marble Falls, Texas, about 70 miles away. I'm planning on renting a
> trailer that's 3,000 lbs capable and tying down with four aircraft cargo
> tie-down straps using an "X" pattern on the outboard rear axles to
> opposite trailer corners in the rear and a similar arrangement on the
> front.  Three requests for the list:  I'd appreciate any suggestions,
> cautions, tips, etc., on getting my treasure loaded and tied-down
> correctly/safely... this will be my first ever tractor load & trailer.
> I'd also appreciate a basic list of manuals and other literature
> applicable to a '41 "B" serial 109494 and a #5 JD sickle mower that I
> need to start searching for.  Lastly, is the #5 JD sickle mower that
> comes with this purchase a correct mower for this tractor? 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Mike Massengale
> Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
> 
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