[AT] Looking at a New Tractor

[Al Walker]

Tim Nobles wrote:

>I just want to move alittle dirt once in a while and be able to pick up 
>plows etc.  The guy is asking $3000.  Any and all comments welcome.
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Hi Tim,
I have an 860 Ford that has been in the family for over 40 years.  The 
loader on mine is a Ford loader, front pump, but only a single valve.  
It has a trip bucket.  I'd like to change valves and add hydraulics to 
the bucket, but it is pricey to do.  I put multi-rib implement tires on 
the front to put the load on more rubber than three rib ag tires. It 
does steer a little easier when using the loader as a result.  The three 
rib tires also cracked badly around the circumference on each side of 
the center rib.  The majority of the load was being placed on those 
center ribs and they are not made for that.  It is best to be moving 
when attempting to steer, however. I have a 60" tiller hanging on the 
back and that makes a very nice combination. It is my belief that power 
steering wasn't available until the 861 came out.  I believe that 
occurred in 1957.  I have driven one of those units with a hydraulic 
bucket and they are nice, but I'm very happy with the 860 I have.

Al in NW MN