[AT] Misc tractor recommendations?

[Al Jones]

I haven't read the other comments yet, but IMO you couldn't go wrong with a small utility tractor with a three point hitch, and then a Farmall Super A.  If the PO's won't sell the zero-turn, get you something to mow the yard with as well.  Then you'll have the Super M for the heaviest jobs, the utility for other jobs such as box-blading, bush hogging, etc. and then the Super A (see if you can get a front mounted blade for it) to push snow.  If you can't find a Super A, a Farmall Cub would be my second choice.

On the utility, despite what everybody else will say, stay away from the @#(*#$)*(&@ redbelly and N series Fords, and the grey Fergies.  Get you something in about the 50 hp range, in the same physical size, with live hydraulics and PTO, such as a JD 2240. So, so, so more capable than the Ford/Fergie.

Al


-----Original Message-----
>From: Dean Vinson <dean at vinsonfarm.net>
>Sent: Nov 1, 2013 7:19 PM
>To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group' <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Subject: [AT] Misc tractor recommendations?
>
>My rural home-hunting plans are proceeding, and it appears we may have a
>deal on a very nice old 35-acre place.  That's prompted me to consider what
>types of equipment I'll need, and I'd be happy for any advice you folks on
>the list can offer.
>
>Going in, my lone piece of equipment is a 1953 Super M Farmall, which
>besides being just cool as heck will no doubt serve nobly on a whole range
>of general chores--but isn't ideal for some of the things I'm considering.
>
>First up is plowing snow.  This place has a moderate-length gravel driveway
>(couple hundred yards maybe) that according to the current owners tends to
>get drifted over pretty deep now and then during the winter.  Any
>recommendations on how to handle it?  I'm thinking 3-point rear blade on a
>utility tractor, which would be a useful combination anyway.
>
>There's also a sizeable amount of lawn to mow, more than I'll want to do
>with my trusty walk-behind push mower.  The current owners use a Kubota ZD28
>zero-turn mower which they might sell rather than haul to their new home.
>I'm tempted, especially if the price is right (don't know yet), but I'd
>previously envisioned something like a Farmall Super A with a mower deck.
>Any ideas for an old-tractor option that would let me finish mow in the
>summer and do some light snowplowing in the winter?
>
>(An Oliver OC-3 with a dozer blade and a flail mower, maybe?  Can't blame a
>guy for trying).
>
>Dean Vinson
>Dayton, Ohio
>www.vinsonfarm.net
>
>
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