[AT] Compact tractors

[Herb Metz]

Warren,
Don't get around much any more; so had to google Nortrac.
There are some benefits to 'restored common tractors'; only problem being 
finding one, especially with front wheel assist.  Don't know what JD, IHC, 
and lessers offered;  AC only had a 6000 series where FWA was optional, so 
parts availability may become a concern there.  After AC demise in 1985, 
AGCO became eventual owner and they are not very interested in AC parts 
manufacture.  Suggest monitoring various forums if you decide to consider a 
used tractor.  One of the problems 'used'  do not have is "too much blankety 
electronics"; that comes from a Kubota owner of several years who was not 
getting much sympathy or assistance from the local dealer when I was 
shopping for a gin pole. The guys tractor was out in the woods (where he 
could not get at it to retrieve it) and he was needing to know what all 
electronics he could check  to determine what was keeping it from even 
attempting to start. Unfortunately, this was not the first such occurrence.
On a side note, the Cumming, GA tractor show (Nov 13 & 14) had a restored 
1958 Ford with F.W. Assist ; a local guy found it in Minnesota.  According 
to previous owner, Dodge Power Wagon had a contract with Ford; primary 
purpose was logging.  Today it has a soft future as a good looking trailer 
queen.
Herb(GA)



-----Original Message----- 
From: Mogrits
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 8:31 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] Compact tractors
I'm in the market for a compact tractor. I've narrowed it to a Kubota L3901
or a Nortrac 35XT.
Both come with a font bucket and a rear backhoe. Does anyone know any
firsthand information on the Nortrac or for that matter the Kubota?
We have a local Kubota dealer but I've yet to learn who or where I'd get
Nortrac service from.
Thanks
Warren