[AT] refusing to replace old equipment

[Dave Merchant]

A third alternative, some outfit like N-Complete.

You end up with a classic tractor that's in essentially new condition,
for far less than one of the new compacts, and will last longer.

Haven't done that (yet), but they are great to deal with for parts.

I'd go with an NAA instead of an 8N.

There are other brands that may be better than the Fords, but there
are many outfits out there fighting over your Ford parts dollar,
including NAPA.

Dave Merchant


At 03:22 PM 12/17/2008, you wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Andy Glines" <andyglines at hotmail.com>
>To: "atis" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 11:50 AM
>Subject: Re: [AT] refusing to replace old equipment
>
>
> > A lot of the time I agree with Ralph but not always.  About 4 years ago I
> > bought a new compact diesel (New Holland TC40D) with a loader because I
> > wanted a tractor to work WITH instead of a tractor to work ON.  All I have
> > to do is jump on the seat and turn the key.  It's nice to have something
> > that is always ready to go.
>Hi Andy
>I agree with you that it sure is nice to be able to run equipment that is
>always ready to work and without problems. Nowadays I have a bit more choice
>whereas in the past it was simply not affordable. Those new little compacts
>do work great. My brother bought a Kubota B1800 diesel a few years ago and
>really enjoys using it around the yard. But for winter work pushing snow its
>the  30 year old Massey 1085 that gets the job done. And it cost a lot less
>than the Kubota plus he sits in a heated cab. So each choice has it's pros
>and cons. Running older equipment is not practical for anyone who is not
>capable of doing at least some of their own repair and maintenance.
>
>Ralph in Sask.
>
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