[AT] Re: Massy-Harris 44

[Bob Brooks]

Charlie;


There are quite a few B's around with C engines in them.  At least here 
in NY, seems they tend to migrate toward the Ponderosa.  I think at 
least 2 of Cecil's have the CE engine.

Bob


charlie hill wrote:

>good choice Farmer.  A CA would be even better.
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>Charlie
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>>>>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.
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>Thanks,
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>>>>Kyle Sands <>< Huntley, MN
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>>       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
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