[Farmall] Which IH utility?

[Steve Offiler]

From: "Mark" <mark at ironacres.com>

> Of course I want it all in one machine. I'd want live hydraulics, 3 point, 
> would like live PTO, ability to put on a loader, power steering and similar or 
> smaller size than a Ford. I won't be doing much field work so HP isn't top on 
> my list. Just some bushhogging, light blade work, loader work, and collecting 
> maple sap :)
> Sooo, what IH / Farmall utility do you recommend?

Mark:  with all due respect, this is a search for the Holy Grail.  You have 
accurately described a modern compact utility tractor, and no old IH/Farmall (or 
any other old tractor that I can think of) quite fits the bill.  Think again 
about loosening up the purse strings.

Steve O.