[AT] Re: Massy-Harris 44

[Robinson]

>>
>> Phil, one critical piece of criteria I neglected to mention was the 
>> tractor needed to fit in the garage stall up at our cabin so it 
>> wouldn't sit out in the elements all year.  I had completely 
>> forgotten that part and so a Massey 44 is too big.  Too bad cuz I 
>> coulda had the tractor for $1000.  Seemed like a good deal.  Wouldn't 
>> mind an AC B, but am not excited about the hand brakes.  B's with 
>> foot brakes aren't easy to find.  An A or B Farmall would be nice, 
>> but I haven't found one yet that is in our price range.  Ford's go 
>> way off the scale, pricewise - at least those I've found.  Deals 
>> still come along, though so we'll find what we need eventually.  Thanks,
>>
>> Kyle Sands <>< Huntley, MN
>




       A good choice in size and price might be a "C" Allis. The wide 
fronts are a little scarce but my tricycle front C is quite stable. I 
used to mow several factory lots that no one else would touch because 
they were so squirrelly but the the little C with a mid mount cycle bar 
only scared me a couple of times and that was on a lot that had huge 
piles of dirt that had been dumped and had grown to tall weeds. I don't 
have the rear wheels set to the narrowest setting but they are not the 
widest either. Mine are not filled but filling the rears would make it a 
lot more stable yet. They have a couple of more horses than the B too. 
Mine has quite a few more since it has oversized pistons and sleeves in 
it. Foot brakes of course. Some early ones had hand brakes but mine is a 
1946 and has foot brakes.

farmer