[AT] Tractor/Brush-hog

[Cecil R Bearden]

IMHO, I would run backwards as fast as possible from a 8N!!!!!   If you 
are stuck on a 7ft mower, then I would want at least a 70hp tractor.   
There are some good JD 4010 propane tractors out there for a good 
price.   I just sent a 100 hp Deutz tractor to Northern Indiana for a 
total price of $3800 including shipping.   It needed some work on the 
cab and tires, but otherwise it was in pretty good shape.  The buyer was 
very happy.    I hae a 4010 LP that will only bring about $2500 to $3000 
at auction here.  If you can use propane, you can get a really trouble 
free tractor for very little money.   Propane is also very clean and you 
do not have to worry about someone stealing the fuel.   Filling one by 
the siphon method is not very difficult, just have to not smoke or make 
any sparks while filing...

Cecil in OKla



On 7/20/2012 8:12 AM, Charlie V wrote:
>   Fully agree with the previous posts, Roy.  A couple of things to keep
> in mind.  With a newer tractor you should be getting a live PTO as
> Mike pointed out  a n d power steering. The power steering will be
> very helpful to enable your family members to use the tractor.   If
> you wish to stay with the reliability of IH, a 340 would be minimum
> for what you want to do and a little heavier would be better.  Many
> newer than letter series tractors may have adjustable seats to add
> comfort for various size operators.  I remember when I started out on
> a Farmall Regular at age 7, the iron pipe support that held up the
> steering wheel was not a friendly fixture.  I almost had to slide
> ahead to the engine as the clutch pedal had an ample amount of free
> travel.  The pain that could bring about was pretty similar to my
> first two wheeled bicycle.
>
> Shop carefully.  As you know, there is some real junk out there for a
> high dollar, but also some decent machines at O.K. prices.
>
> Charlie V.
>
> On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 12:40 AM, Roy Morgan <k1lky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Tractor folks,
>>
>> I have a '51 IHC Farmall W-4, and a tow-behind seven foot brush
>> cutter.  The tractor (before it got a little sick and needs work)
>> would do pretty well cutting the weeds (Goldenrod and such) on our
>> place, though I never ran much above second gear.
>>
>> the W-4 has a couple of problems:
>>    - last year it lost power, made a thunk thunk noise and puffed bits
>> of black smoke
>>    - my wife and other family member here can't run it: too far from
>> the seat to the pedals.
>>    - There's no three point hitch system, only a tow bar.
>>
>> They have both run a 9N in the past, and are voting for us to find one
>> for us all to use.  Questions are:
>>
>>    - Can the 8N or 9N run the 7-foot brush cutter (we have about 14
>> acres to cut once or twice a year)
>>    - what sort of plow and harrow could I properly run with one, we'd
>> like to change the weeds to hay.
>>    - What's a reasonable price for one in reliable running condition
>> (no show piece)
>>
>> Roy
>> Upstate NY
>>
>> Roy Morgan
>> k1lky at earthlink.net
>> K1LKY Since 1958 - Keep 'em Glowing!
>>
>>
>>
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